# Chess.com vs Chess 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chess.com at 64% against Chess 3D's 11%. Chess.com also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Chess 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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 Chess 3D sells 2 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 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess.com has 827K ratings behind it against 26, 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 11% of Chess 3D's.

Chess.com ships an update weekly, Chess 3D every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess.com | Chess 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (827K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesscom-play-and-learn/id329218549/reviews)** | [3.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-3d-rook-pawn-time/id923537310/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **827K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **63.9% of reviews** | 10.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 445 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Chess.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/329218552) | [Gaetano Consiglio](https://appshunter.io/developer/477786336) |

## 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


### Chess 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-3d-rook-pawn-time/id923537310)

Experience chess with stunning 3D graphics and realistic visuals. Get assistance with move suggestions to enhance your gameplay. Perfect for players seeking a visually engaging and supportive chess experience.

**Highlights:** High-quality 3D graphics, Realistic game view, Suggestions on potential moves, Online trainer, Learn openings

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chess Players | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess.com free?

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

### Is Chess 3D free?

Chess 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chess.com or Chess 3D?

Chess.com is rated higher. Chess.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 827K ratings, while Chess 3D averages 3.3 from 26 ratings.

### Do Chess.com or Chess 3D have ads?

Both Chess.com and Chess 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chess.com or Chess 3D?

Chess.com ships an update weekly, and Chess 3D every 4 months. Most recently, Chess.com was updated on September 24, 2026 and Chess 3D on September 3, 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.*