# Chess ∙ vs Auto Chess

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess ∙ at none against Auto Chess's 13. Chess ∙ also leads on ratings volume (207K vs 6.3K) and chart position (#57 vs unranked). Auto Chess's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Auto Chess sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Chess ∙ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Chess ∙ against 4.4 for Auto Chess. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess ∙ has 207K ratings behind it against 6.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Chess ∙'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Auto Chess's.

Chess ∙ ships an update every 4 months, Auto Chess every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess ∙ | Auto Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (207K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess/id311395856/reviews)** | [4.4 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-chess-global-teamfights/id1464482102/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **207K** | 6.3K |
| Positive reviews | **56.3% of reviews** | 47.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | — |
| Size | 84 MB | 3.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Optime Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289278460) | [Dragonest](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220669731) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess ∙

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess/id311395856)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Free · Strategy, #87 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Experience a visually appealing and engaging chess game on your iPhone and iPod Touch. Play against friends or a customizable AI opponent with features like undo and automatic saving. Enjoy a free, ad-supported experience.

**Highlights:** 1 and 2 player gameplay, Challenging computer opponent, Great graphics and sound, Configurable difficulty, Undo function, Automatic save

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun to play everyday
- 👍 Good free game
- 👍 Nice little game
- 👍 Very good practice
- 👍 Addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 AD crazy
- 🐛 Major glitches make the game impossible
- 🐛 Force draw
- 🐛 Issues, needs fixing but has potential
- 🐛 Disappearing Pieces

**Reported bugs**

- Rook being able to move diagonally
- Stalemate glitch where it will preemptively call stalemate before it even happens
- Call stalemate when only the king can't move, and the other pieces can still move
- Pieces move too fast
- Doesn't allow en-passant moves by pawns

**Requested features**

- Undo from stalemate
- Highland opponents last move in green and my last move in blue
- Allow a third level of zoom to fill the screen
- Display a numeric value when difficulty slider is moved
- Ability to turn off safety where you can't move king to where it would get taken out


### Auto Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-chess-global-teamfights/id1464482102)

Engage in strategic battles in this original auto battler game. Collect and arrange hero cards to form unique formations and outwit opponents in an 8-way match. Compete with players worldwide in this popular leisure gameplay.

**Highlights:** Original auto battler gameplay, Hero card collection and arrangement, Strategic formation building, 8-way player matches, Global server competition, 23 races and 13 classes

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Donuts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chess Box  M | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chess Box  L | $0.99 | one-time |
| 七星礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chess Box  S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Battlefield pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Donuts | $4.99 | one-time |
| Superior Battlefield pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 680 Donuts | $9.99 | one-time |
| Senior Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1280 Donuts | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3280 Donuts | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Donuts | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and engaging
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 💡 Unique strategy elements
- 🔒 No pay-to-win mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🕰️ Slow paced gameplay
- 🔀 Imbalanced unit/synergy mechanics
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Questionable matchmaking and AI

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account issues
- Graphical glitches and UI problems
- Matchmaking and connection problems
- Inconsistent item/resource distribution

**Requested features**

- Shorter game mode options
- Ability to move/swap equipped items
- Team play/co-op mode
- More diverse unit/synergy options
- Improved tutorial and onboarding


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess ∙ free?

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

### Is Auto Chess free?

Auto Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chess ∙ or Auto Chess?

Chess ∙ is rated higher. Chess ∙ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 207K ratings, while Auto Chess averages 4.4 from 6.3K ratings.

### Do Chess ∙ or Auto Chess have ads?

Chess ∙ shows ads; Auto Chess does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chess ∙ or Auto Chess?

Chess ∙ ships an update every 4 months, and Auto Chess every 2 months. Most recently, Chess ∙ was updated on October 31, 2026 and Auto Chess on October 31, 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.*