Chess vs Basic AI Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 100 difficulty levels
- Interactive learning coach
- Thousands of chess puzzles
- Adaptive AI opponent
- ELO rating tracker
- Multiple game modes
- Offline play
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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
Basic AI Chess
Learn and practice chess with guided gameplay. This app offers an intuitive interface for players of all levels to improve their skills on the go. Enjoy a lightweight experience designed for various Apple devices.
- Guided board patterns
- AI opponent practice
- Practice against yourself
- Lightweight design
- Play anywhere anytime
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Easy to play easy to use works on a wide range of devices. Take the experience on the go play anywhere anytime. You can easily practice against yourself or practice against the AI. Learn while playing with guided board patterns that help show you how to play along the way. Built with Swift for a compact light weight app design.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Chess at 4.6 against Basic AI Chess's 4.0. Chess also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 2). Basic AI Chess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement 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. Chess sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Basic AI Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chess holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess has 1.6K ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of Basic AI Chess's.
| Parameter | Chess | Basic AI Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 277 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mastersoft | Elliot Williams |
Customer experience
Chess
Basic AI Chess
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
Basic AI Chess
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chess
- Chess Pro for 1 month.$2.991 Month
- Buy Chess Pro.$2.99
- Upgrade to Ginkgo. 10% Off.$9.95
Basic AI Chess
No in-app purchases









