# Chess ∙ vs Chess Prime 3D

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess ∙ at none against Chess Prime 3D's 1. Chess ∙ also leads on chart position (#66 vs unranked) and ratings volume (207K vs 63K). Chess Prime 3D's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 56%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess Prime 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chess ∙ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Chess ∙ against 4.6 for Chess Prime 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 207K and 63K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Chess ∙'s written reviews are positive against 81% of Chess Prime 3D's.

Chess ∙ ships an update every 4 months, Chess Prime 3D every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess ∙ | Chess Prime 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (207K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess/id311395856/reviews) | **[4.6 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-prime-3d/id990477277/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **207K** | 63K |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **81.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 84 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Optime Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289278460) | [Vinta Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/505409005) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess ∙

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

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Free · Strategy, #94 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


### Chess Prime 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-prime-3d/id990477277)

Engage in classic chess with stunning 3D graphics and versatile play modes. Challenge yourself with puzzles, play against AI or friends online, and learn with helpful move indicators. Save games, customize the board, and master openings.

**Highlights:** 3D and 2D board views, Single player and two player modes, Online multiplayer with chat, Hundreds of chess puzzles, Adjustable AI difficulty, Legal move highlighting, Board setup and save/load

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app, easy to use
- 👍 Versatile with customization options
- 🎨 Excellent 3D graphics and visuals
- 💡 Helpful for learning and improving chess skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues and glitches
- ⏱️ Frustrating timer and move registration problems
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive and disruptive
- 🤖 Difficulty levels can be unbalanced and overly challenging

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces not moving as expected
- Game freezing or crashing during play
- Incorrect move registrations and stalemate issues

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer with chat functionality
- Ability to save and review game history
- Option to play background music from device
- Improved matchmaking and difficulty balancing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess ∙ free?

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

### Is Chess Prime 3D free?

Chess Prime 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chess ∙ or Chess Prime 3D?

Chess Prime 3D is rated higher. Chess ∙ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 207K ratings, while Chess Prime 3D averages 4.6 from 63K ratings.

### Do Chess ∙ or Chess Prime 3D have ads?

Both Chess ∙ and Chess Prime 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chess ∙ or Chess Prime 3D?

Chess ∙ ships an update every 4 months, and Chess Prime 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chess ∙ was updated on October 25, 2026 and Chess Prime 3D on October 25, 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.*