Comparison

Chess vs 3D Chess

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

Head to head
About

Chess

Master the game of chess with this comprehensive app. Learn step-by-step, play against adaptive AI across 100 difficulty levels, and sharpen your skills with thousands of puzzles. Enjoy offline play and track your progress with an ELO rating.

Highlights
  • 100 difficulty levels
  • Interactive learning coach
  • Thousands of chess puzzles
  • Adaptive AI opponent
  • ELO rating tracker
  • Multiple game modes
  • Offline play
Features
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Play Chess – Learn, Train & Challenge with the Ultimate Chess App Take your chess to the next level with the ultimate chess app for iPhone and iPad. Whether you’re a beginner learning chess, an intermediate player looking to improve, or an advanced competitor training like a grandmaster, our app has everything you need. Powered by an award-winning chess engine, it feels like you’re playing against a real opponent – not just a computer. With 100 skill levels, automatic ELO rating tracking, and personalized difficulty that adapts to your style, you’ll always find the perfect challenge. No accounts. No fuss. Just download and start playing chess instantly. Key Features World Chess Champion Software 2026 Award Winner using Ginkgo 150 difficulty levels – from beginner to grandmaster strength Adaptive chess engine – plays like a human and adjusts to your skill ELO rating calculator – track your progress and growth Powerful AI – ranked 4th in the World Microcomputer Chess Championship Learn chess with a built-in coach – highlights best moves and alternatives Solve 1000s of chess puzzles – improve tactics, strategy, and endgame skills Huge book of chess openings Database of famous chess games – study, replay, and analyze the masters Multiple modes – Classic, Blitz, Training, Two-Player, and Analysis Mode Custom boards and sets – from traditional chess book style to modern themes Full chess rules supported – castling, en passant, pawn promotion, and more Minimal ads, no login required – play chess instantly without interruptions Whether you enjoy casual games, serious training, or fast-paced blitz chess, this app has you covered. Always challenging, sometimes aggressive, and never boring – just like real chess should be. Perfect for: Beginners who want to learn chess step by step Casual players who enjoy fun, relaxing games Competitive players who want to train like a grandmaster Puzzle lovers who want to sharpen their tactics End User License Agreement ("Agreement") (EULA) https://www.mastersoft.biz/eula.htm Privacy policy https://www.mastersoft.biz/privacy.htm

About

3D Chess

Engage in a unique 3D board game with customizable rules and online multiplayer. Practice against AI, review past matches, and compete with friends. Offers a fresh take on strategy with dynamic board layouts and obstacle dice.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer matches
  • Customizable game rules
  • AI practice mode
  • Match replays for review
  • Room matches with friends
  • Watch live games
Features
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3D Chess In 5 Minutes! Never stop playing it! NOCCA NOCCA is ultimately a simple but deep board game. [Features] ■ Play online against players from all over the country! Play against players from all over the country to raise your rating. When you reach a certain rate, you can get a grade. ■ You can play with arranged rules! Obstacle dices appear on the board!? The board is now a 6x7 board!? Play NOCCA NOCCA with different rules than usual! ■ Room match with friends! Create a room and play against your friends! Of course, you can also customize the rules in room matches. ■ Review the match on replays! NOCCA NOCCA often loses by even one wrong move. Review your game and improve your skills! ■ Play against the AI! You want to practice by yourself before playing online. Added a new practice mode for the AI! ■ Watch Mode Watch the matches in progress. [Rule] ■ Objective If any of your dices break into your opponent's goal, you win. If the opponent has no dice to move, you win at that point. This way called Perfect Game! ■ How to Move The dices can be moved one square in 8 directions. The 1~3 levels can be placed freely. You can ride either yours' and opponents'. You can only move the topmost dice. [Future Updates] ■ Challenge Mode Compete against strong AI and compete in the ranking by the resultant score. ■ Achievement You can get a title when you achieve certain conditions. Players can show these titles to each other. ■ Decoration Background, Frame, BGM, etc. can be changed. ■ Create rules Allows players to create and publish their own rules. ■ Online Competitions The online competition will be held. [Other inquiries] Twitter We use our NOCCA NOCCA account @undanoga to keep up to date on the game. Be sure to follow us! If you have any requests about the game, please use the following form - DM to Twitter @undanoga - Email contact@curiouspark.com

Screenshots

Chess4 screens
3D Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chess at 90% against 3D Chess's 41%. Chess also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 6). 3D Chess's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Chess sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and 3D Chess sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chess holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess has 1.6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Chess's written reviews are positive against 41% of 3D Chess's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess ships an update every 5 days, 3D Chess every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chess versus 3D Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess3D Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better4.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews — better40.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.110.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size276 MB350 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMastersoftCuriouspark, Inc.

Customer experience

Chess

All ratings1,556 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews2,036 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.5%

3D Chess

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive40.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Chess

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Pawn disappearing issue when castling
  • Ratings not updating properly after games
  • Crashes on certain iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • More detailed explanations for suggested moves
  • Option to play against other users online
  • Ability to set up custom board positions
  • Slower computer move speeds for beginners

3D Chess

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Chess

One-time2
  • Buy Chess Pro.$2.99
  • Upgrade to Ginkgo. 10% Off.$9.95
6 purchases

3D Chess

One-time6
  • AD Free: 1 Week$0.99
  • Bronze Sponsor$0.99
  • AD Free: 4 Weeks$1.99
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  • Silver Sponsor$2.99
  • Gold Sponsor$4.99
  • Platinum Sponsor$9.99

Questions

Is Chess free?
Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Chess free?
3D Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chess or 3D Chess?
Chess is rated higher. Chess averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while 3D Chess averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Chess or 3D Chess have ads?
Both Chess and 3D Chess show ads.
Which is updated more often, Chess or 3D Chess?
Chess ships an update every 5 days, and 3D Chess every 2 weeks. Most recently, Chess was updated on November 12, 2026 and 3D Chess on November 11, 2026.

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