# Chess Premium vs Chess Tiger Lite

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess Premium at none against Chess Tiger Lite's 7. Chess Premium also leads on ratings volume (5.4K vs 350) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). Chess Tiger Lite's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and price ($4.99 vs $9.99). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Chess Premium costs $9.99 and Chess Tiger Lite $4.99 up front. Chess Tiger Lite sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. 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 4.8 for Chess Tiger Lite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Premium has 5.4K ratings behind it against 350, 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 91% of Chess Tiger Lite's.

Chess Premium ships an update every 3 months, Chess Tiger Lite every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess Premium | Chess Tiger Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-premium/id311395924/reviews) | **[4.8 (350 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-tiger-lite/id445291629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 350 |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Optime Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289278460) | [Christophe Théron](https://appshunter.io/developer/423198262) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess Premium

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

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Paid · Board, #107 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


### Chess Tiger Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-tiger-lite/id445291629)

Master chess with interactive lessons and guided gameplay. Learn rules, practice moves with Grandmaster suggestions, and analyze your games to improve. Enjoy an ad-free, offline experience suitable for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Introductory chess lessons, Grandmaster move suggestions, Game analysis and improvement tips, Ad-free and offline play, Customizable themes and pieces, Progressive difficulty levels

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| 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 |
| PRO, for life (SALE!) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Learn chess | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO, for life (regular price) | $8.99 | one-time |
| PRO FOR LIFE - TODAY ONLY | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning and improving chess skills
- 🚀 Excellent app with robust features
- 💡 Helpful suggestion and threat alert features
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 👍 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with move suggestions and difficulty levels
- 💡 Could use more detailed explanations for suggested moves
- 🔍 Limited coaching options for beginners

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Issues with switching between player colors

**Requested features**

- Add more detailed tutorials and coaching options
- Improve the explanation of suggested moves
- Introduce more advanced difficulty levels for experienced players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess Premium free?

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

### Is Chess Tiger Lite free?

Chess Tiger Lite costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chess Premium or Chess Tiger Lite?

Chess Tiger Lite is rated higher. Chess Premium averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Chess Tiger Lite averages 4.8 from 350 ratings.

### Do Chess Premium or Chess Tiger Lite have ads?

Neither Chess Premium nor Chess Tiger Lite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chess Premium or Chess Tiger Lite?

Chess Premium ships an update every 3 months, and Chess Tiger Lite every 2 weeks. Most recently, Chess Premium was updated on October 26, 2026 and Chess Tiger Lite on October 26, 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.*