Comparison

Laser Chess vs ZenAIya Chess

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Laser Chess

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
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Step into the ultimate tactical duel of mirrors and light. In Laser Chess, you must position your pieces, calculate precise angles, and fire your laser to obliterate the enemy King - before they do the same to you. AIM. FIRE. OUTTHINK. Every turn tests your spatial intelligence. Angle your mirrors to send the laser ricocheting across the board, but be careful: one misplaced piece, and the reflection could destroy your own King! Master the geometry, calculate your strategy, and brace yourself for the unpredictable chaos of the hypergons. It takes skill, nerve, and a little luck to win. CHOOSE YOUR BATTLEFIELD Classic Mode: Tight, high-tension gameplay with two actions per turn on a 9x9 grid. Advanced Mode: A massive 15x11 board, three actions per turn, and a chaotic arsenal of beam splitters, bombs, and hypergons. PLAY ANYONE, ANYWHERE Online Matchmaking: Play against friends, just connect and select each other. Local Pass-and-Play: Go head-to-head with a friend on a single screen. Solo AI Practice: Test new strategies offline against our practice AI. AN ARSENAL OF REFLECTION Command lasers, one-way mirrors, beam splitters, stunners, bombs, and more. Each piece bends, blocks, or scatters light in a unique way. Master their interactions to turn the entire board into a deadly weapon. BACKED BY LASERCHESS.ORG Celebrating a thriving community and 25+ years of laser chess support by laserchess.org. Easy to learn. A lifetime to master. Line up the perfect shot.

About

ZenAIya Chess

Master chess with an AI coach that provides real-time tactical advice and in-depth post-game analysis. Learn from your mistakes with interactive replays and explore alternative strategies. Play at five difficulty levels, from beginner to master.

Highlights
  • Real-time AI coaching
  • Post-game analysis
  • Interactive replay with feedback
  • Five difficulty levels
  • Strategy assessments (Pro)
  • Competitive clock modes (Pro)
Features
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Master chess with Zenaiya, the revolutionary AI coach that guides you in real-time. Whether you are learning how the pieces move or practicing advanced middle-game tactics, Zenaiya is right there beside you, analyzing every move and explaining the "why" behind the game. REAL-TIME AI COACHING: Chat directly with Zenaiya during the game for tactical advice. Ask why a move is bad, or how to escape a pin! POST-GAME ANALYSIS: Don't just see your blunders - understand them. Zenaiya breaks down your game into an interactive replay, highlighting key turning points. Chat with your AI coach at any move to get dynamic, personalized feedback and explore alternative strategies! PLAY AT YOUR LEVEL: Play against a fully adaptive opponent. Select your exact desired Elo rating (from 400 to 2800) and watch Zenaiya organically adjust her playstyle to match your skill level. UPGRADE TO ZENAIYA PRO: Take your training to the next level with our premium subscription: • Strategy Assessments: Our AI analyzes patterns across your recent games to uncover your unique weaknesses and playing style, giving you a personalized roadmap to improvement. • Competitive Clocks: Practice for real-world tournaments with professional FIDE time controls, including Bullet, Blitz, and Rapid increments. • Unlimited Ad-Free Play: Never see another ad. • Infinite Analysis: Unlock unlimited post-game AI reviews. • Premium Aesthetics: Access exclusive board themes like Obsidian Glass and Walnut Wood. Terms of Use: https://zenaiya.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://zenaiya.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Laser Chess3 screens
ZenAIya Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZenAIya Chess at 5.0 against Laser Chess's 1.7. Laser Chess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ZenAIya Chess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Laser Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZenAIya 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Laser Chess ships an update every 6 days, ZenAIya Chess every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Laser Chess versus ZenAIya Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaser ChessZenAIya Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (177 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings177 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperModular Dreams IncSHAMIK NARENDRA DESAI

Customer experience

Laser Chess

All ratings177 ratings
Positive10.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative83.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

ZenAIya Chess

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Laser Chess

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ZenAIya Chess

Subscriptions2
  • ZenAIya Chess Pro$1.991 Month
  • ZenAIya Chess Pro$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Laser Chess free?
Laser Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZenAIya Chess free?
ZenAIya Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Laser Chess or ZenAIya Chess?
ZenAIya Chess is rated higher. Laser Chess averages 1.7 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while ZenAIya Chess averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Laser Chess or ZenAIya Chess have ads?
ZenAIya Chess shows ads; Laser Chess does not.
Which is updated more often, Laser Chess or ZenAIya Chess?
Laser Chess ships an update every 6 days, and ZenAIya Chess every 5 days. Most recently, Laser Chess was updated on November 10, 2026 and ZenAIya Chess on November 10, 2026.

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