# Chess.com vs OneOut

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OneOut at none against Chess.com's 12. OneOut also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Chess.com's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (856K vs 1). On price, rating, 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. OneOut asks for nothing beyond the download.

OneOut holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess.com has 856K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Chess.com ships an update weekly, OneOut every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess.com | OneOut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (856K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesscom-play-and-learn/id329218549/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oneout/id6760794943/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **856K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 464 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chess.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/329218552) | [essadike elhafiane](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886281665) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess.com

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Strategy, #2 Top Free · Board, #6 Top Grossing · Board, #14 Top Grossing · Strategy, #16 Top Free · Games, #57 Top Grossing · Games, #116 Top Free, #160 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


### OneOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oneout/id6760794943)

A clean and satisfying sliding block puzzle game designed to challenge your logic and problem-solving skills. Guide the hero block to the exit through increasingly complex levels, with tools to aid your progress and a star-based system to reward efficiency.

**Highlights:** Sliding block puzzle gameplay, Multiple difficulty tiers, Hint, undo, and restart tools, Star-based progression, Player profiles and ranking board, Dark mode support

**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 OneOut free?

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

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

OneOut is rated higher. Chess.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 856K ratings, while OneOut averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Both Chess.com and OneOut show ads.

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

Chess.com ships an update weekly, and OneOut every 5 weeks. Most recently, Chess.com was updated on October 27, 2026 and OneOut on October 17, 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.*