Comparison

Chess vs Tricky 6

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

Tricky 6

A strategic board game for 2-4 players where you place tiles of six colors, numbered 1-6. Form horizontal or vertical lines of matching numbers or colors, with unique placement rules. The player with the highest score wins after all tiles are placed.

Highlights
  • Strategic tile placement
  • Color and number matching
  • Local AI and multiplayer
  • Online multiplayer via Game Center
  • Unlockable levels and leaderboards
  • Customizable gameplay
  • Match replay
Features
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Tricky 6 is a clever strategy board game for 2 to 4 players. The game is played with tiles in six different colors, each numbered from 1 to 6. Your objective is to place lines—either horizontally or vertically—on the board, made up of either matching numbers or matching colors. But there’s a twist: • In a number line, all tiles must have the same number but different colors. • In a color line, all tiles must have the same color but different numbers. This means no two identical tiles (same color and number) can be placed side by side, and no line can be longer than six tiles. The game continues until all tiles have been placed. The player with the highest score at the end wins! You can also swap the numbers for different symbols, offering six unique visual variants for a fresh experience. Features: • No ads – completely distraction-free • No in-app purchases – full game, no hidden costs • Local games against the computer • 3 AI difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, and Hard • Local multiplayer on the same device (Pass & Play) • Multiplayer via Wi-Fi • Online multiplayer via Game Center • Unlockable levels and leaderboards • Adjustable tile count for custom gameplay • 6 alternate tile designs • Match replay feature • Built-in tutorial for easy learning

Screenshots

Chess4 screens
Tricky 64 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Chess at Free against Tricky 6's $0.99. Chess also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and review sentiment (90% vs 53%). Tricky 6's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown).

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

Chess is free to download; Tricky 6 costs $0.99 up front. Chess sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Tricky 6 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chess holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess has 1.6K ratings behind it against 13, 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 53% of Tricky 6's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess ships an update every 5 days, Tricky 6 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 0 level
Chess versus Tricky 6: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessTricky 6
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better2.9 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews — better52.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.19.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size276 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMastersoftBenjamin Zachey

Customer experience

Chess

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

Tricky 6

All ratings13 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative53.8%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral11.8%
Negative35.3%

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

Tricky 6

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

Tricky 6

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess free?
Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tricky 6 free?
Tricky 6 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chess or Tricky 6?
Chess is rated higher. Chess averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Tricky 6 averages 2.9 from 13 ratings.
Do Chess or Tricky 6 have ads?
Chess shows ads; Tricky 6 does not.
Which is updated more often, Chess or Tricky 6?
Chess ships an update every 5 days, and Tricky 6 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chess was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tricky 6 on October 16, 2026.

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