# Chess.com vs Chess Master Offline

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess Master Offline at none against Chess.com's 12. Chess Master Offline also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Chess.com's advantage is ratings volume (864K vs 492) and review sentiment (64% vs 40%). 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 Master Offline asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 864K ratings behind it against 492, 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 40% of Chess Master Offline's.

Chess.com ships an update weekly, Chess Master Offline fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess.com | Chess Master Offline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (864K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesscom-play-and-learn/id329218549/reviews)** | [4.6 (492 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-master-offline-ajedrez/id1619919520/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **864K** | 492 |
| Positive reviews | **64.4% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 447 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chess.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/329218552) | [Andrii Oliinyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1049015936) |

## 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, #6 Top Free · Games, #9 Top Grossing · Board, #20 Top Grossing · Strategy, #55 Top Free, #94 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 Master Offline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-master-offline-ajedrez/id1619919520)

Engage in the classic strategy board game with this application. Play against friends or a computer with adjustable difficulty, and enhance your tactical thinking and memory skills. Enjoy a visually appealing experience with customizable themes.

**Highlights:** Single-player mode, Two-player mode (with friends), 10 AI difficulty levels, 3D graphics and environments, Undo moves, Chess tips and highlights, Customizable board themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess.com free?

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

### Is Chess Master Offline free?

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

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

Chess.com is rated higher. Chess.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 864K ratings, while Chess Master Offline averages 4.6 from 492 ratings.

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

Both Chess.com and Chess Master Offline show ads.

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

Chess.com ships an update weekly, and Chess Master Offline fortnightly. Most recently, Chess.com was updated on November 1, 2026 and Chess Master Offline 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.*