# Chess Problems Lite vs Kal

The clearest difference is rating: Kal at 5.0 against Chess Problems Lite's 4.3. Chess Problems Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Kal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Problems Lite has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess Problems Lite | Kal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-problems-lite/id369822228/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kal-amharic-words-game/id6757680335/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 7 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gano Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/333237652) | [Kaleb Yilma Asefa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863120179) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess Problems Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-problems-lite/id369822228)

Sharpen your chess skills with directmate puzzles. This app offers 10 interactive problems, from easy mate-in-one to challenging mate-in-four moves. It features a revamped chess engine, a timing clock, customizable piece sets and color schemes, and social leaderboards with Facebook integration.

**Highlights:** Directmate chess puzzles, Mate in 1 to 4+ moves, Revamped chess engine, Timing clock for puzzles, Customizable piece sets and color schemes, Leaderboards and Facebook integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kal-amharic-words-game/id6757680335)

A Wordle-style puzzle game for the Amharic language. Guess hidden words using logic and vocabulary across multiple letter lengths. Enjoy unlimited play with hints and track your progress with detailed stats.

**Highlights:** Wordle-style Amharic word puzzle, 3, 4, and 5-letter word modes, Unlimited gameplay, Hint system, Amharic and English language support, Dark/Night Mode, Offline playable

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess Problems Lite free?

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

### Is Kal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chess Problems Lite or Kal?

Kal is rated higher. Chess Problems Lite averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Kal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Chess Problems Lite or Kal have ads?

Kal shows ads; Chess Problems Lite does not.

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