Chess HD ∙ vs ChessRocket
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chess HD ∙
Experience a visually stunning chess game with excellent graphics and sound effects. Play against a challenging AI or a friend, with features like configurable difficulty, score tracking, and an undo function. Enjoy a free, ad-supported chess experience.
- High-definition graphics and sound effects
- 1-player vs. computer and 2-player modes
- Configurable AI difficulty
- Score tracking and player names
- Undo function
- Automatic save
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Are you tired of playing chess games that look like they were designed for a Commodore 64 instead of an iPad? We've got the antidote for you. Chess Free HD is the best looking chess game for the iPad, and best of all - it's free! Chess Free HD supports both 1 player and 2 player gameplay, so you can play against friends or test your skills against a challenging computer opponent. Chess Free HD offers a host of exciting features, including: * Great graphics and exciting sound effects * Configurable player names and score tracking * Outstanding AI engine with configurable difficulty level * Board rotation for two player games * Undo function * Automatic save when you exit the application Chess Free HD is supported by unobtrusive banner advertising.
ChessRocket
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Master chessboard coordinates with fun, fast-paced training modes. Improve your board vision, speed, accuracy, and tactical awareness. • Against-the-Clock Mode — score as many correct squares as possible in 60 seconds • Survival Mode — make one mistake or run out of time and the game ends • Multiple difficulties — Easy, Medium, Hard, and Impossible • Orientation training — play as White, Black, or alternate each round • Score history — track your progress and improve over time Perfect for beginners, students, and chess players looking to sharpen their board vision.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ChessRocket at none against Chess HD ∙'s shown. Chess HD ∙'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Chess HD ∙ | ChessRocket |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (7.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Optime Software LLC | Bastien Botella |
Bugs and requests
Chess HD ∙
Reported bugs
5 issues- Pieces disappearing during gameplay
- Incorrect checkmate/stalemate detection
- Computer making illegal moves
- Game freezing or crashing
- Inability to undo after checkmate/stalemate
Requested features
5 requests- Landscape mode support
- Ability to track wins/losses/draws
- More customization options (piece designs, board colors, etc.)
- Tutorials or lessons for beginners
- Multiplayer mode with friends
ChessRocket
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chess HD ∙
No in-app purchases
ChessRocket
No in-app purchases









