Comparison

Chess vs Crazy Bishop

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

Crazy Bishop

This chess application offers 100 adjustable playing levels with high-quality graphics. Challenge the computer to win medals, unlock new board styles, and track your progress with ELO rating evaluations. It supports human vs. computer and human vs. human modes on a single device.

Highlights
  • 100 adjustable playing levels
  • Medal challenges for unlocking styles
  • ELO rating for progress tracking
  • Human vs. Computer and Human vs. Human modes
  • Edit and analyze positions
  • Save/Load game records
  • PGN file support
Features
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Crazy Bishop has 100 adjustable playing levels based on the strong engine with very high quality graphics - FOR FREE!! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Crazy Bishop is an universal app which supports all of iPhone/iPad! Adjustable playing strength from 100 levels! You can choose the strength of the computer from 258 to 2300 in ELO rating. Level 1 is extremely weak, and Level 100 is extremely difficult to beat! Crazy Bishop has 100 different levels of play from beginner to expert! Challenge to win medals by defeating computer! You will be rewarded to enable changing the board style and pieces design by collecting medals. Other Features: - High resolution Retina Display support - Human vs Computer, Human vs Human(sharing a single device) - Computer gives your level evaluation by ELO rating in rating mode, very useful for tracking your progress - Let you know your turn by vibration - Enter and analyze any position you like in edit mode - Hint facility to improve your game - Review mode during a game - Save/Load game records - Supporting PGN file for both reading and writing - PGN files can be transferred from your computer over USB cable on the iTunes - Export game records via e-mail in text format or as a PGN file - Enable to view full game history in the game record and restart game from the selected move, which should be very practical for improving your chess - Autosaves your current game

Screenshots

Chess4 screens
Crazy Bishop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crazy Bishop at none against Chess's 3. Crazy Bishop also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). Chess's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Crazy Bishop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chess holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess has 1.6K ratings behind it against 14, 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 86% of Crazy Bishop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess ships an update every 5 days, Crazy Bishop every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Chess versus Crazy Bishop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessCrazy Bishop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better4.2 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.111.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size276 MB60 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMastersoftUNBALANCE Corporation

Customer experience

Chess

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

Crazy Bishop

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral21.4%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

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

Crazy Bishop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Crazy Bishop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess free?
Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crazy Bishop free?
Crazy Bishop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chess or Crazy Bishop?
Chess is rated higher. Chess averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Crazy Bishop averages 4.2 from 14 ratings.
Do Chess or Crazy Bishop have ads?
Both Chess and Crazy Bishop show ads.
Which is updated more often, Chess or Crazy Bishop?
Chess ships an update every 5 days, and Crazy Bishop every 6 months. Most recently, Chess was updated on October 26, 2026 and Crazy Bishop on October 23, 2026.

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