Chess vs Tricky 6
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
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.
- Strategic tile placement
- Color and number matching
- Local AI and multiplayer
- Online multiplayer via Game Center
- Unlockable levels and leaderboards
- Customizable gameplay
- Match replay
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Chess | Tricky 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better | 2.9 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews — better | 52.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 276 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mastersoft | Benjamin Zachey |
Customer experience
Chess
Tricky 6
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
Chess
- Chess Pro for 1 month.$2.991 Month
- Buy Chess Pro.$2.99
- Upgrade to Ginkgo. 10% Off.$9.95
Tricky 6
No in-app purchases









