Comparison

Chess vs Mind Games (Free)

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

Mind Games (Free)

Engage your mind with a collection of brain-twisting puzzles and riddles. Featuring over 255 levels across 20 different puzzle types, this app offers a significant challenge for players of all ages. Enjoy intriguing music and sound effects as you solve classic and unique brain teasers.

Highlights
  • 20 different puzzle types
  • 255+ levels
  • Brain teasers and riddles
  • Variants of classic games
  • Intriguing music and sound effects
  • Challenging gameplay
Features
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Mind games is a great set of brain twisting puzzles. Perfect choice for those who like brain teasers, riddles and puzzles or people seeking a challenge! There is 20 different types of puzzles in 255+ levels of varying difficulty. You definitely should rack your brain to pass them. Among the most interesting puzzles, there are great variants of well known childhood game Fifteen and Reversi. With well thought-out levels, good graphics and really intriguing music and sound effects this game will definitely grab the interest of children, teens and adults! WARNING!!! The game is for smart people only. If you can't solve first puzzle, please don't waste your time and nerves leaving negative reviews.

Screenshots

Chess4 screens
Mind Games (Free)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chess at 90% against Mind Games (Free)'s 45%. Chess also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Mind Games (Free)'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Mind Games (Free) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chess holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess has 1.6K ratings behind it against 10, 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 45% of Mind Games (Free)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess ships an update every 5 days, Mind Games (Free) monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chess versus Mind Games (Free): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessMind Games (Free)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better4.1 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews — better45.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.111.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size277 MB61 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMastersoftOleksii Harbuzenko

Customer experience

Chess

All ratings1,553 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews2,036 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.5%

Mind Games (Free)

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral7.8%
Negative46.8%

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

Mind Games (Free)

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
2 purchases

Mind Games (Free)

One-time2
  • Solve Level$0.99
  • No Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Chess free?
Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mind Games (Free) free?
Mind Games (Free) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chess or Mind Games (Free)?
Chess is rated higher. Chess averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Mind Games (Free) averages 4.1 from 10 ratings.
Do Chess or Mind Games (Free) have ads?
Both Chess and Mind Games (Free) show ads.
Which is updated more often, Chess or Mind Games (Free)?
Chess ships an update every 5 days, and Mind Games (Free) monthly. Most recently, Chess was updated on October 18, 2026 and Mind Games (Free) on October 13, 2026.

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