# Laser Chess vs Team Chess

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Team Chess at 100% against Laser Chess's 33%. Team Chess also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.7). Laser Chess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (177 vs 3). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Team Chess sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Laser Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

Team Chess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Laser Chess has 177 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Laser Chess's written reviews are positive against 100% of Team Chess's.

Laser Chess ships an update every 6 days, Team Chess every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Laser Chess | Team Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-chess/id355022891/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/team-chess/id6757112969/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **177** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 63 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Modular Dreams Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/303477860) | [DIMITRIOS PAPADIMITRIOU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864638077) |

## What reviewers say

### Laser Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-chess/id355022891)

Engage in a tactical duel where you must position mirrors and fire lasers to destroy your opponent's King. Master geometry and strategy across different game modes, playing solo, locally, or online.

**Highlights:** Tactical mirror placement, Laser firing mechanics, Classic and Advanced modes, Online and local multiplayer, Solo AI practice, Variety of reflective pieces

**In-app purchases:** none


### Team Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/team-chess/id6757112969)

Experience chess with a unique team-based twist. Play 2v2 on a special board, requiring coordination and communication with a partner to outmaneuver opponents. No account is needed to start playing instantly with friends or AI.

**Highlights:** 2v2 team-based gameplay, 16x8 double-wide board, Partner with friends or AI, Real-time multiplayer, Customizable time controls, No account required, Play against bots

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Chess | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Laser Chess free?

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

### Is Team Chess free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Laser Chess or Team Chess?

Team Chess is rated higher. Laser Chess averages 1.7 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while Team Chess averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Laser Chess or Team Chess have ads?

Neither Laser Chess nor Team Chess shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Laser Chess or Team Chess?

Laser Chess ships an update every 6 days, and Team Chess every 3 weeks. Most recently, Laser Chess was updated on October 5, 2026 and Team Chess on October 10, 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.*
