# Chess.com vs Chess World Master

The clearest difference is rating: Chess.com at 4.8 against Chess World Master's 4.3. Chess.com also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (827K vs 32). Chess World Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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. Chess World Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chess.com holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess.com has 827K ratings behind it against 32, 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 42% of Chess World Master's.

Chess.com ships an update weekly, Chess World Master every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess.com | Chess World Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (827K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesscom-play-and-learn/id329218549/reviews)** | [4.3 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-world-master/id1495285986/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **827K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **63.9% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 445 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chess.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/329218552) | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess.com

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Board, #6 Top Free · Strategy, #8 Top Grossing · Board, #21 Top Grossing · Strategy, #57 Top Free · Games, #90 Top Grossing · Games (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


### Chess World Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-world-master/id1495285986)

Engage in real-time online chess matches against players globally, or practice your skills against AI. Enjoy local multiplayer, review past games, and track your progress with achievements and leaderboards. The game supports 16 languages for a broad audience.

**Highlights:** Global real-time online matches, AI opponent with 5 difficulty levels, Local 2-player mode on one device, Game record review and saving, Achievements and leaderboards, 16 language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess.com free?

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

### Is Chess World Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chess.com or Chess World Master?

Chess.com is rated higher. Chess.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 827K ratings, while Chess World Master averages 4.3 from 32 ratings.

### Do Chess.com or Chess World Master have ads?

Both Chess.com and Chess World Master show ads.

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

Chess.com ships an update weekly, and Chess World Master every 2 months. Most recently, Chess.com was updated on September 25, 2026 and Chess World Master on July 7, 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.*