# Chess Premium vs ABC Solitaire

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess Premium at none against ABC Solitaire's 12. Chess Premium also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 77). ABC Solitaire's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and price ($3.99 vs $9.99). On rating, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Chess Premium costs $9.99 and ABC Solitaire $3.99 up front. ABC Solitaire sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Chess Premium asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Chess Premium against 4.6 for ABC Solitaire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Premium has 5.2K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Chess Premium's written reviews are positive against 84% of ABC Solitaire's.

Chess Premium ships an update every 3 months, ABC Solitaire every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess Premium | ABC Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-premium/id311395924/reviews)** | [4.6 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-solitaire/id436290839/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | 80.3% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Optime Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289278460) | [Shen Zhongyuan](https://appshunter.io/developer/385090494) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess Premium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-premium/id311395924)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Paid · Board, #122 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Enjoy a classic chess experience without ads or internet. Play against a challenging AI with adjustable difficulty or a friend offline. Features stunning visuals, instant auto-saves, and undo support for uninterrupted gameplay.

**Highlights:** No ads or internet required, Adjustable AI difficulty levels, Offline two-player mode, Stunning Retina display visuals, Instant auto-save, Undo support and score tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for practicing chess
- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 💡 Adjustable difficulty levels
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 👍 No ads in premium version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Issues with detecting checkmate
- 🐛 Pawns moving incorrectly
- 🐛 Pieces disappearing from the board
- 🐛 Slow performance in premium version

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect checkmate detection
- Pawns moving in illegal ways
- Pieces randomly disappearing
- Slow performance after upgrade
- Ads still showing after purchase

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off stalemate
- Ability to save and load games
- Notation or move history display
- More board and piece theme options
- Tutorials or strategic tips


### ABC Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-solitaire/id436290839)

A challenging puzzle game that requires observation, patience, and a strategic spirit to clear the board by removing matching tiles. Offers multiple customization options and ways to share your progress. Supports various languages and game modes.

**Highlights:** Tile matching puzzle gameplay, Multiple color customization options, Hint and Undo features, Score sharing via social media, Multi-language support, Auto-save and landscape mode

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Shuffle game 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Shuffle game 6 months | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year | $6.99 | per year |
| Shuffle game 1 year | $6.99 | per year |
| 2P Competition Type | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2P Cooperation Type | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Relay Game | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200+20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300+50 | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent brain workout
- 👍 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Helps with concentration and focus
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 👍 Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues after updates
- 🐛 Delayed notification of no more moves
- 🔋 Timer keeps running when paused
- 🔍 Unclear instructions and rules
- 💰 Ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Undo button cancels the game
- Tiles getting stuck and not moving
- Losing progress when the app crashes
- Inconsistent background color changes

**Requested features**

- Pause button to stop the timer
- Replay option for the same game
- Notification when there are no more moves
- Volume control for sound effects
- More than 2 hints per game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess Premium free?

Chess Premium costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ABC Solitaire free?

ABC Solitaire costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chess Premium or ABC Solitaire?

Chess Premium is rated higher. Chess Premium averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while ABC Solitaire averages 4.6 from 77 ratings.

### Do Chess Premium or ABC Solitaire have ads?

ABC Solitaire shows ads; Chess Premium does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chess Premium or ABC Solitaire?

Chess Premium ships an update every 3 months, and ABC Solitaire every 4 days. Most recently, Chess Premium was updated on October 2, 2026 and ABC Solitaire on September 29, 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.*