# Chess.com vs Instant

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chess.com at 64% against Instant's 0%. Chess.com also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (827K vs 1). Instant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Instant asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chess.com holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess.com has 827K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Instant's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess.com | Instant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (827K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesscom-play-and-learn/id329218549/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-chess/id1599209482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **827K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **64.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 445 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chess.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/329218552) | [Rohit Wadhwa](https://appshunter.io/developer/601370250) |

## 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, #16 Top Grossing · Strategy, #60 Top Free · Games, #75 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


### Instant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-chess/id1599209482)

Engage in rapid chess matches against AI or live opponents. Features include real-time voice chat for social play and local multiplayer options on a single device.

**Highlights:** Quick chess games, Play against computer, Live player matches, Voice chat integration, Local multiplayer

**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 Instant free?

Instant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Chess.com is rated higher. Chess.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 827K ratings, while Instant averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Both Chess.com and Instant show ads.

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