# Chess ∙ vs The Queen's Gambit Chess

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess ∙ at none against The Queen's Gambit Chess's 1. Chess ∙ also leads on ratings volume (208K vs 1.2K) and chart position (#61 vs unranked). The Queen's Gambit Chess's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Queen's Gambit Chess sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. 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 The Queen's Gambit Chess. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess ∙ has 208K ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 45% of The Queen's Gambit Chess's.

Chess ∙ ships an update every 4 months, The Queen's Gambit Chess every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess ∙ | The Queen's Gambit Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (208K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess/id311395856/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-queens-gambit-chess/id1588301078/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **208K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **56.3% of reviews** | 45.2% 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 | **#61** | — |
| Size | 84 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Optime Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289278460) | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess ∙

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

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Free · Strategy, #100 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


### The Queen's Gambit Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-queens-gambit-chess/id1588301078)

Learn and play chess with interactive lessons, puzzles, and matches. Visualize moves like a character from the show and track your progress on a unique game map. Compete against friends or AI.

**Highlights:** Interactive chess lessons, Play puzzles and matches, Beth Vision move visualization, Multiplayer and AI opponents, Game progress map, In-game glossary, Undo and review moves

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and design
- 🎓 Excellent for learning chess
- 🕹️ Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Great for both beginners and experienced players
- 🎉 Nostalgia from the Queen's Gambit show

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Clunky controls and navigation
- 📚 Repetitive tutorials and instructions
- 🔍 Difficulty reading the chess board
- 🕰️ Slow animations and loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch or during matches
- Issues with piece movement and board display
- Inability to log in or connect to the server
- Puzzles and challenges with incorrect solutions
- Saved progress not syncing across devices

**Requested features**

- Customizable text size and board layouts
- More advanced chess puzzles and training
- Ability to review and analyze past games
- Online multiplayer with real-time gameplay
- Option to disable tutorials and jump straight to gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess ∙ free?

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

### Is The Queen's Gambit Chess free?

The Queen's Gambit Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chess ∙ or The Queen's Gambit Chess?

Chess ∙ is rated higher. Chess ∙ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 208K ratings, while The Queen's Gambit Chess averages 4.4 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Chess ∙ or The Queen's Gambit Chess have ads?

Chess ∙ shows ads; The Queen's Gambit Chess does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chess ∙ or The Queen's Gambit Chess?

Chess ∙ ships an update every 4 months, and The Queen's Gambit Chess every 2 months. Most recently, Chess ∙ was updated on November 5, 2026 and The Queen's Gambit Chess on November 3, 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.*