# Chess.com vs Multiplayer Board Games

The clearest difference is ads: Multiplayer Board Games at none against Chess.com's shown. Multiplayer Board Games also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Chess.com's advantage is ratings volume (827K vs 2K) and review sentiment (64% vs 49%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess.com sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Multiplayer Board Games sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Chess.com against 4.7 for Multiplayer Board Games. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess.com has 827K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Chess.com's written reviews are positive against 49% of Multiplayer Board Games's.

Chess.com ships an update weekly, Multiplayer Board Games every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess.com | Multiplayer Board Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (827K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesscom-play-and-learn/id329218549/reviews)** | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiplayer-board-games/id1547677867/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **827K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | **64.0% of reviews** | 48.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 445 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chess.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/329218552) | [candyblocks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547489022) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess.com

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Board, #8 Top Free · Strategy, #8 Top Grossing · Board, #16 Top Grossing · Strategy, #64 Top Free · Games, #70 Top Grossing · Games, #200 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


### Multiplayer Board Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiplayer-board-games/id1547677867)

Enjoy a variety of classic board games online with friends. Experience the fun of a board game cafe from anywhere, anytime. A growing library of popular titles ensures endless entertainment.

**Highlights:** Play live games with friends, Board game cafe experience, Library of classic games, Chess, Word Tiles, Hangman, Draw

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun games to play
- 👥 Great for playing with friends and family
- 💰 Completely free

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Aggressive ads
- 🤯 Confusing and cumbersome UI changes
- 🔒 Inability to delete/end games
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Losing user accounts and progress
- Inability to sign back in after being logged out
- Slow loading and connection issues

**Requested features**

- Add more game options
- Allow playing with random opponents
- Implement voice chat functionality
- Improve dice/game randomization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess.com free?

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

### Is Multiplayer Board Games free?

Multiplayer Board Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chess.com or Multiplayer Board Games?

Chess.com is rated higher. Chess.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 827K ratings, while Multiplayer Board Games averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.

### Do Chess.com or Multiplayer Board Games have ads?

Chess.com shows ads; Multiplayer Board Games does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chess.com or Multiplayer Board Games?

Chess.com ships an update weekly, and Multiplayer Board Games every 6 days. Most recently, Chess.com was updated on September 28, 2026 and Multiplayer Board Games on September 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.*