# PathSums vs Chess without ads

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PathSums at none against Chess without ads's 6. PathSums also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Chess without ads's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 181 months) and ratings volume (39K vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess without ads sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. PathSums asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chess without ads holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess without ads has 39K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PathSums ships an update every 181 months, Chess without ads fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PathSums | Chess without ads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathsums/id309784665/reviews) | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-without-ads/id522314512/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 181 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fiendsoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/295531458) | [Christophe Théron](https://appshunter.io/developer/423198262) |

## What reviewers say

### PathSums

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathsums/id309784665)

A numeric puzzle game where players navigate a grid of numbers and operations. The goal is to reach a target value by moving from a starting point through the grid.

**Highlights:** Grid-based number puzzles, Operations included in grid, Start and goal points, Target value objective, Movement-based gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chess without ads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-without-ads/id522314512)

Learn and play chess without distractions. This app offers guided lessons for beginners and advanced analysis for experts, helping you improve your game with intelligent suggestions and post-game reviews. Play offline and enjoy a seamless, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Ad-free learning and play, Introductory lessons for beginners, Grandmaster move suggestions, Game analysis with good/bad moves, Supports USCF and FIDE rating scales, Strong mobile chess engine, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO, 1 week | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| PRO, 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| PRO, 3 months | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Learn chess | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO, for life (SALE!) | $9.99 | one-time |
| PRO, for life (regular price) | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent chess training tool
- 🚀 Customizable difficulty levels
- 💡 Helpful move suggestions
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🚀 No ads or distractions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free version with paid upgrade
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💡 Desire for more chess variants and modes
- 🔒 Aggressive prompts to upgrade to paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on the login screen
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Inconsistent behavior when running out of free credits

**Requested features**

- Add more chess variants (3-check, king of the hill, etc.)
- Provide more detailed game analysis and feedback
- Improve the en passant move functionality
- Add online/multiplayer capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PathSums free?

PathSums is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chess without ads free?

Chess without ads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PathSums or Chess without ads?

Chess without ads is rated higher. PathSums averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Chess without ads averages 4.7 from 39K ratings.

### Do PathSums or Chess without ads have ads?

Neither PathSums nor Chess without ads shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PathSums or Chess without ads?

PathSums ships an update every 181 months, and Chess without ads fortnightly. Most recently, PathSums was updated on October 31, 2026 and Chess without ads on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*