Comparison

Chess HD ∙ vs ChessRocket

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

ChessRocket

Features
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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.

Screenshots

ChessRocket3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chess HD ∙ versus ChessRocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess HD ∙ChessRocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (7.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOptime Software LLCBastien 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

None

Chess HD ∙

No in-app purchases

None

ChessRocket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess HD ∙ free?
Chess HD ∙ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChessRocket free?
ChessRocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess HD ∙ or ChessRocket have ads?
Chess HD ∙ shows ads; ChessRocket does not.

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