# Chess.com vs Checkers game

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Chess.com at 827K against Checkers game's 3.5K. Chess.com also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Checkers game's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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 Checkers game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 3.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Chess.com's written reviews are positive against 81% of Checkers game's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Chess.com ships an update weekly, Checkers game monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess.com | Checkers game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (827K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesscom-play-and-learn/id329218549/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers-game/id404242044/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **827K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 445 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chess.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/329218552) | [Itchigoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/372170918) |

## 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, #7 Top Grossing · Board, #15 Top Grossing · Strategy, #57 Top Free · Games, #64 Top Grossing · Games, #184 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


### Checkers game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers-game/id404242044)

Experience the classic game of checkers with modern features. Play against AI or real players online, track your progress, and enjoy smooth, visually appealing gameplay. Unlock premium features for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Play against AI, Online multiplayer, Offline mode, Elo-based leaderboards, Suicide mode, Intuitive controls

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkers full version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent game
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Smooth and customizable
- 👍 Helpful for mental exercise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Forced moves and jumps
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Unintuitive UI
- 🐛 Forced online connectivity

**Reported bugs**

- Forced moves and jumps
- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Incorrect scoring in certain modes
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More difficulty levels
- Offline play option
- Multiplayer mode
- Customizable board and pieces
- Improved AI difficulty


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess.com free?

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

### Is Checkers game free?

Checkers game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chess.com or Checkers game?

Chess.com is rated higher. Chess.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 827K ratings, while Checkers game averages 4.6 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Chess.com or Checkers game have ads?

Both Chess.com and Checkers game show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chess.com or Checkers game?

Chess.com ships an update weekly, and Checkers game monthly. Most recently, Chess.com was updated on September 24, 2026 and Checkers game 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.*