# Chess.com vs 中国象棋™

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Chess.com at 863K against 中国象棋™'s 506. Chess.com also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 46%) and chart position (#1 vs unranked). 中国象棋™'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess.com sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and 中国象棋™ sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chess.com holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess.com has 863K ratings behind it against 506, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Chess.com's written reviews are positive against 46% of 中国象棋™'s.

Chess.com ships an update weekly, 中国象棋™ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess.com | 中国象棋™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (863K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesscom-play-and-learn/id329218549/reviews)** | [4.6 (506 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1019078390/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **863K** | 506 |
| Positive reviews | **64.4% of reviews** | 45.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 447 MB | 360 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chess.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/329218552) | [Wuhan Dobest Information Technology Co, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/917530329) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesscom-play-and-learn/id329218549)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Board, #1 Top Free · Strategy, #4 Top Free · Games, #8 Top Grossing · Board, #23 Top Grossing · Strategy, #39 Top Free, #92 Top Grossing · Games, #199 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Engage in online and offline chess matches with millions of players worldwide. Improve your skills through interactive lessons, over 500,000 puzzles, and powerful AI opponents. Compete in tournaments and explore various chess variants.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer chess, Offline play against AI, Extensive puzzle library, Interactive chess lessons, Tournament participation, Chess variants, Game analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Gold Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Platinum Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Platinum Membership | $10.99 | per month |
| Diamond Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Diamond Membership | $16.99 | per month |
| Gold Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Platinum Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Gold Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Platinum Membership | $79.99 | per year |
| Diamond Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| Diamond Membership | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for learning and improving chess skills
- 🎓 Comprehensive lessons, puzzles, and analysis tools
- 🌍 Large player base for quick matchmaking
- 📊 Detailed game statistics and progress tracking
- 💻 Seamless integration between mobile app and website

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues and game freezes
- ⏱️ Unreliable and inconsistent game timers
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around anti-cheating measures
- 💰 Aggressive paywall for advanced features
- 🤖 Subpar AI opponents with questionable move choices

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect move suggestions in game analysis
- Inability to leave or manage chess clubs within the app
- Puzzle mode crashing when attempting to reveal the solution
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data
- Pieces not registering correctly on the board during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize board and piece themes
- Option to pause and resume games at a later time
- Improved game analysis with more detailed explanations
- Enhanced social features for interacting with other players
- Offline mode for practicing puzzles and tactics


### 中国象棋™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1019078390)

Experience the depth of Chinese chess with this engaging puzzle game. Enjoy online multiplayer, offline challenges, and a variety of strategic puzzles. Save your progress and customize your experience with different themes.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer mode, Offline play mode, Save game progress and moves, Chinese chess puzzle challenges, Game analysis and replay, Customizable board themes

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 元宝礼包1 | $0.29 | one-time |
| 元宝礼包2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 新游戏 象棋大师 象棋人机 - 去除广告 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 元宝礼包3 | $3.49 | one-time |
| 元宝礼包4 | $6.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess.com free?

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

### Is 中国象棋™ free?

中国象棋™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chess.com or 中国象棋™?

Chess.com is rated higher. Chess.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 863K ratings, while 中国象棋™ averages 4.6 from 506 ratings.

### Do Chess.com or 中国象棋™ have ads?

Both Chess.com and 中国象棋™ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chess.com or 中国象棋™?

Chess.com ships an update weekly, and 中国象棋™ every 9 days. Most recently, Chess.com was updated on October 31, 2026 and 中国象棋™ on October 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.*