# Chess vs NoFluff

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoFluff at none against Chess's 3. NoFluff also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Chess's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 17) and review sentiment (90% vs 67%). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NoFluff asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chess holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess has 1.6K ratings behind it against 17, 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 67% of NoFluff's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess | NoFluff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-learn-play-and-trainer/id378161776/reviews)** | [4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nofluff-chess/id1671829366/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **90.5% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 276 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mastersoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/994180799) | [Actegon Solutions KeS Kft.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580041397) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-learn-play-and-trainer/id378161776)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chess Pro for 1 month. | $2.99 | per month |
| Buy Chess Pro. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Ginkgo. 10% Off. | $9.95 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### NoFluff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nofluff-chess/id1671829366)

Enjoy a straightforward chess experience without any distractions. This game offers multiple difficulty levels and a two-player mode for local fun. It's a challenging opponent, even on its easiest setting.

**Highlights:** Ad-free experience, No in-app purchases or fees, Four difficulty levels, Two-player mode, Offline gameplay, Challenging AI opponent

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess free?

Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NoFluff free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chess or NoFluff?

Chess is rated higher. Chess averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while NoFluff averages 4.5 from 17 ratings.

### Do Chess or NoFluff have ads?

Chess shows ads; NoFluff does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*