# Chess.com vs 揭棋Online

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chess.com at weekly against 揭棋Online's every 10 months. Chess.com also leads on ratings volume (827K vs 68) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). 揭棋Online's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess.com sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and 揭棋Online sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Chess.com against 4.8 for 揭棋Online. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess.com has 827K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Chess.com's written reviews are positive against 69% of 揭棋Online's.

Chess.com ships an update weekly, 揭棋Online every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess.com | 揭棋Online |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (827K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesscom-play-and-learn/id329218549/reviews) | [4.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/online/id941567193/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **827K** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 445 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Chess.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/329218552) | [SOHOMOB LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/475966977) |

## 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, #17 Top Grossing · Strategy, #58 Top Free · Games, #67 Top Grossing · Games, #189 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


### 揭棋Online

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/online/id941567193)

Experience a thrilling variant of Chinese chess where pieces are randomized at the start. Test your luck and strategy in real-time online matches against players across platforms. Enjoy a simple yet engaging interface with beautiful graphics and sound.

**Highlights:** Online real-time matches, Cross-platform play, Randomized piece setup, Simple design and easy operation, Beautiful graphics and sound, Supports Traditional and Simplified Chinese

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7,000 金幣 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 補簽卡 x 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 金幣 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 金幣 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 380,000 金幣 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 650,000 金幣 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1,500,000 金幣 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess.com free?

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

### Is 揭棋Online free?

揭棋Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chess.com or 揭棋Online?

Chess.com and 揭棋Online are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 827K and 68 ratings respectively.

### Do Chess.com or 揭棋Online have ads?

Both Chess.com and 揭棋Online show ads.

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

Chess.com ships an update weekly, and 揭棋Online every 10 months. Most recently, Chess.com was updated on September 24, 2026 and 揭棋Online on September 11, 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.*