Chess HD ∙ vs Osmo Masterpiece
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.
Osmo Masterpiece
Transform your device into a drawing assistant. Capture images, search online, or select from a gallery to trace onto paper. Enhance your artistic abilities with this interactive drawing tool.
- Draw from photos, web, or gallery
- Trace images onto paper
- Save and share creations
- Works on iPhone and iPad
- Interactive learning experience
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Draw anything you want with Masterpiece. Take a picture, search the web, or use one of the images from our gallery. Then using the Osmo stand put a piece of paper in front of your iPad and begin drawing. When you're done you can save and share your creation. Play your favourite Osmo Masterpiece on both iPhone and iPad! Use your iPhone with the "Osmo Base for iPad" *Requires the Osmo Base available at www.playosmo.com. * Please see our device compatibility list here: https://support.playosmo.com/hc/articles/115010156067 * Compatible iPhones: iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max iPhone 14, 14 Plus * Not compatible: iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max iPhone 12 Mini,13 Mini iPhone SE (1-3) iPhone 11 Series and older About Osmo Osmo is using the screen to create a new healthy, hands-on learning experience that promotes creativity, problem-solving and social interaction. We do this with our reflective artificial intelligent technology. Warning: Masterpiece may display images from Bing Image SafeSearch but can be disabled (send questions to kids@playosmo.com)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Chess HD ∙ at 4.4 against Osmo Masterpiece's 3.9. Chess HD ∙ also leads on ratings volume (8.2K vs 625) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Osmo Masterpiece's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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.
Chess HD ∙ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess HD ∙ has 8.2K ratings behind it against 625, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Chess HD ∙'s written reviews are positive against 49% of Osmo Masterpiece's.
Chess HD ∙ ships an update every 5 months, Osmo Masterpiece every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess HD ∙ | Osmo Masterpiece |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (8.2K ratings) — better | 3.9 (625 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews — better | 49.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8.2K — better | 625 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 272 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Optime Software LLC | Tangible Play |
Customer experience
Chess HD ∙
Osmo Masterpiece
User reviews
Chess HD ∙
From 8.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Adjustable difficulty levels
- 💡 Undo feature
- 🎨 Nice graphics and design
- 🧠 Helps improve chess skills
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (illegal moves, pieces disappearing, incorrect checkmate/stalemate detection)
- 💰 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 No option to disable ads even after purchase
- ⏱️ Slow computer moves on higher difficulty
- 🔀 Inability to castle or move pieces as per rules
Osmo Masterpiece
From 625 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Helpful for improving drawing skills
- 🎨 Allows taking photos and drawing on them
- 💰 Free to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and freezing issues
- 🤔 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔍 Search function not working for some users
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
Osmo Masterpiece
Reported bugs
3 issues- Camera freezing during use
- Drawing lines moving unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with certain iPad models
Requested features
3 requests- Allow drawing without Osmo setup
- Improve search functionality
- Add option to save/share drawings
In-app purchases
Chess HD ∙
No in-app purchases
Osmo Masterpiece
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Chess HD ∙ free?
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