# Chess.com vs Warrior Chess

The clearest difference is rating: Chess.com at 4.8 against Warrior Chess's 1.0. Chess.com also leads on ratings volume (827K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Warrior Chess's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 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 Warrior Chess sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chess.com holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess.com has 827K ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of Warrior Chess's.

Chess.com ships an update weekly, Warrior Chess every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess.com | Warrior Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (827K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesscom-play-and-learn/id329218549/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warrior-chess/id737519562/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **827K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **63.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 445 MB | 6 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) | [After Dark Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/353599529) |

## 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, #7 Top Grossing · Board, #16 Top Grossing · Strategy, #60 Top Free · Games, #69 Top Grossing · Games, #193 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


### Warrior Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warrior-chess/id737519562)

Experience chess in a visually rich 3D environment with multiple themed locations. Features include an interactive board, AI opponents with adjustable difficulty, and a comprehensive tutorial. Enhance your gameplay with move hints, opening galleries, and the ability to save and analyze games.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D board with rotation and zoom, 10 unique themed locations, AI opponents with 50 difficulty settings, Move hint and trainer features, Opening moves gallery, Timed games and move undo/redo

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stone Mountain | $2.99 | one-time |
| Baroque | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1066: Battle of Hastings | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medieval Times | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1066 Battle of Hastings | $2.99 | one-time |
| Halloween | $2.99 | one-time |
| Aztec Ruins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Steam Punk | $2.99 | one-time |
| Country Garden | $2.99 | one-time |
| Courtyard | $2.99 | one-time |
| Easter Village | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes & Ads | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess.com free?

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

### Is Warrior Chess free?

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

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

Chess.com is rated higher. Chess.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 827K ratings, while Warrior Chess averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Both Chess.com and Warrior Chess show ads.

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

Chess.com ships an update weekly, and Warrior Chess every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chess.com was updated on September 25, 2026 and Warrior Chess on July 19, 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.*