# Chess.com vs Super Auto Pets

The clearest difference is ads: Super Auto Pets at none against Chess.com's shown. Super Auto Pets also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Chess.com's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (827K vs 4.3K). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess.com sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Super Auto Pets sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 827K ratings behind it against 4.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Chess.com's written reviews are positive against 70% of Super Auto Pets's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Chess.com ships an update weekly, Super Auto Pets every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess.com | Super Auto Pets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (827K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesscom-play-and-learn/id329218549/reviews)** | [4.6 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-auto-pets/id1597449908/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **827K** | 4.3K |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | **69.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 445 MB | 350 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chess.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/329218552) | [Team Wood Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597449910) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess.com

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Board, #7 Top Free · Strategy, #8 Top Grossing · Board, #19 Top Grossing · Strategy, #61 Top Free · Games, #78 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


### Super Auto Pets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-auto-pets/id1597449908)

Assemble a team of adorable pets with distinct skills to compete against others. This free-to-play auto battler offers a relaxed pace for building and battling. Engage in asynchronous multiplayer or intense real-time matches.

**Highlights:** Build unique pet teams, Asynchronous multiplayer arena, Synchronous 8-player versus mode, Standard, custom, and weekly pet packs, Deck building and combo creation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| Halo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Teleporter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scary Forest Background | $2.99 | one-time |
| Desert | $2.99 | one-time |
| Early Adopter Hat | $2.99 | one-time |
| Meteor Rain | $2.99 | one-time |
| Puppy pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Random Roll | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack #2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack #1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Star Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unicorn Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Danger pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Endless replayability
- 👍 Cute and charming design
- 🚀 Quick and easy to play
- 💡 Unique auto-battler mechanics
- 👍 Engaging and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Matchmaking and RNG issues
- 👎 Unbalanced pets and strategies
- 👎 Pay-to-win concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and lost progress
- Freezing and loading problems
- Incorrect pet/food interactions

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Offline/AI mode
- Improved matchmaking system
- Better tutorial and onboarding
- Expanded pet and food variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess.com free?

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

### Is Super Auto Pets free?

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

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

Chess.com is rated higher. Chess.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 827K ratings, while Super Auto Pets averages 4.6 from 4.3K ratings.

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

Chess.com shows ads; Super Auto Pets does not.

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

Chess.com ships an update weekly, and Super Auto Pets every 5 weeks. Most recently, Chess.com was updated on September 25, 2026 and Super Auto Pets on September 23, 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.*