Comparison

Chess vs Super Auto Pets

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

Super Auto Pets

Assemble a team of adorable pets with distinct skills to compete against others. This free-to-play auto battler offers a relaxed pace for building and battling. Engage in asynchronous multiplayer or intense real-time matches.

Highlights
  • Build unique pet teams
  • Asynchronous multiplayer arena
  • Synchronous 8-player versus mode
  • Standard, custom, and weekly pet packs
  • Deck building and combo creation
Features
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Build a team of cute pets with unique abilities. Battle against other players. Everything is at your own pace in this chill free-to-play auto battler. - Arena mode Chill asynchronous multiplayer without timers. Can you get 10 wins before losing all your hearts? - Versus mode Intense synchronous game with 8 players and quick decision making. Can you be the last team standing before another team knocks you out? - Standard packs For players who want to start playing quickly. Packs contain the pets that are available during gameplay. Standard packs are pre-built for everyone and offer a fair competition. - Custom packs For fans of deck building. All pets can be mixed and matched to create satisfying combos. More expansions offer even more possibilities. - Weekly packs For fans of variety. Weekly packs are generated every Monday and contain a completely random set of pets for everyone to play. Standard Apple EULA applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Chess4 screens
Super Auto Pets2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Super Auto Pets at none against Chess's shown. Chess's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (90% vs 70%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chess sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Super Auto Pets sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Chess against 4.6 for Super Auto Pets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 4.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Chess's written reviews are positive against 70% of Super Auto Pets's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess ships an update every 5 days, Super Auto Pets every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Chess versus Super Auto Pets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessSuper Auto Pets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better4.6 (4.4K ratings)
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews — better69.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K4.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size276 MB350 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMastersoftTeam Wood Games ApS

Customer experience

Chess

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

Super Auto Pets

All ratings4,358 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews723 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative23.0%

User reviews

Chess

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great learning tool
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 💡 Helpful training mode
  • 👍 Challenging at higher levels
  • 👍 Customizable board and pieces

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🔍 Unclear move suggestions
  • 🤖 Computer plays too strong at times

Super Auto Pets

From 4.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Endless replayability
  • 👍 Cute and charming design
  • 🚀 Quick and easy to play
  • 💡 Unique auto-battler mechanics
  • 👍 Engaging and addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🔒 Matchmaking and RNG issues
  • 👎 Unbalanced pets and strategies
  • 👎 Pay-to-win concerns

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

Super Auto Pets

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and lost progress
  • Freezing and loading problems
  • Incorrect pet/food interactions

Requested features

5 requests
  • More customization options
  • Offline/AI mode
  • Improved matchmaking system
  • Better tutorial and onboarding
  • Expanded pet and food variety

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Chess

Subscriptions1
  • Chess Pro for 1 month.$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • Buy Chess Pro.$2.99
  • Upgrade to Ginkgo. 10% Off.$9.95
16 purchases

Super Auto Pets

Subscriptions1
  • Plus7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time15
  • Halo$0.99
  • Space Teleporter$0.99
  • Scary Forest Background$2.99
Show 12 more
  • Desert$2.99
  • Early Adopter Hat$2.99
  • Meteor Rain$2.99
  • Puppy pack$4.99
  • Random Roll$4.99
  • Mini Pack #2$4.99
  • Mini Pack #1$4.99
  • Star Pack$9.99
  • Golden Pack$9.99
  • Unicorn Pack$9.99
  • Danger pack$9.99
  • Pack Bundle$39.99

Questions

Is Chess free?
Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Super Auto Pets free?
Super Auto Pets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chess or Super Auto Pets?
Chess is rated higher. Chess averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Super Auto Pets averages 4.6 from 4.4K ratings.
Do Chess or Super Auto Pets have ads?
Chess shows ads; Super Auto Pets does not.
Which is updated more often, Chess or Super Auto Pets?
Chess ships an update every 5 days, and Super Auto Pets every 5 weeks. Most recently, Chess was updated on October 30, 2026 and Super Auto Pets on October 23, 2026.

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