# Chess.com vs Auto Chess

The clearest difference is ads: Auto Chess at none against Chess.com's shown. Auto Chess also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Chess.com's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess.com sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Auto Chess sells 13 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess.com has 862K ratings behind it against 6.3K, 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 47% of Auto Chess's.

Chess.com ships an update weekly, Auto Chess every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess.com | Auto Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (862K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesscom-play-and-learn/id329218549/reviews)** | [4.4 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-chess-global-teamfights/id1464482102/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **862K** | 6.3K |
| Positive reviews | **64.4% of reviews** | 47.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 447 MB | 3.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chess.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/329218552) | [Dragonest](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220669731) |

## 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, #7 Top Free · Games, #7 Top Grossing · Board, #18 Top Grossing · Strategy, #64 Top Free, #74 Top Grossing · Games, #191 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


### Auto Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-chess-global-teamfights/id1464482102)

Engage in strategic battles in this original auto battler game. Collect and arrange hero cards to form unique formations and outwit opponents in an 8-way match. Compete with players worldwide in this popular leisure gameplay.

**Highlights:** Original auto battler gameplay, Hero card collection and arrangement, Strategic formation building, 8-way player matches, Global server competition, 23 races and 13 classes

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Donuts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chess Box  M | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chess Box  L | $0.99 | one-time |
| 七星礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chess Box  S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Battlefield pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Donuts | $4.99 | one-time |
| Superior Battlefield pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 680 Donuts | $9.99 | one-time |
| Senior Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1280 Donuts | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3280 Donuts | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Donuts | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and engaging
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 💡 Unique strategy elements
- 🔒 No pay-to-win mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🕰️ Slow paced gameplay
- 🔀 Imbalanced unit/synergy mechanics
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Questionable matchmaking and AI

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account issues
- Graphical glitches and UI problems
- Matchmaking and connection problems
- Inconsistent item/resource distribution

**Requested features**

- Shorter game mode options
- Ability to move/swap equipped items
- Team play/co-op mode
- More diverse unit/synergy options
- Improved tutorial and onboarding


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess.com free?

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

### Is Auto Chess free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chess.com or Auto Chess?

Chess.com is rated higher. Chess.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 862K ratings, while Auto Chess averages 4.4 from 6.3K ratings.

### Do Chess.com or Auto Chess have ads?

Chess.com shows ads; Auto Chess does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chess.com or Auto Chess?

Chess.com ships an update weekly, and Auto Chess every 2 months. Most recently, Chess.com was updated on October 30, 2026 and Auto Chess on October 30, 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.*