# SimpleChess vs Chess Master Offline

The clearest difference is rating: Chess Master Offline at 4.6 against SimpleChess's 4.0. Chess Master Offline also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (492 vs 8). SimpleChess's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (53% vs 40%). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleChess sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Chess Master Offline asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chess Master Offline holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Master Offline has 492 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of SimpleChess's written reviews are positive against 40% of Chess Master Offline's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SimpleChess ships an update every 8 days, Chess Master Offline fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleChess | Chess Master Offline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplechess-chess-game/id394634657/reviews) | **[4.6 (492 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-master-offline-ajedrez/id1619919520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **492** |
| Positive reviews | **52.7% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Europe Echecs](https://appshunter.io/developer/394634660) | [Andrii Oliinyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1049015936) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleChess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplechess-chess-game/id394634657)

Engage in a straightforward and rapid chess experience. Compete globally, customize your board and pieces, and track your ELO ranking. Enhance your skills with tactical training and puzzle battles.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer chess, Customizable chessboards and pieces, Tactical training modules, Puzzle battles, ELO ranking tracking, Chess960 variant

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essential Pack (Monthly plan) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Pack (Monthly plan) | $3.99 | per month |
| Essential Pack (Annual Plan) | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Pack (Annual Plan) | $34.99 | per year |
| 1 month extend | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 months extend | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6 month extend | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1 year extend | $5.99 | one-time |


### Chess Master Offline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-master-offline-ajedrez/id1619919520)

Engage in the classic strategy board game with this application. Play against friends or a computer with adjustable difficulty, and enhance your tactical thinking and memory skills. Enjoy a visually appealing experience with customizable themes.

**Highlights:** Single-player mode, Two-player mode (with friends), 10 AI difficulty levels, 3D graphics and environments, Undo moves, Chess tips and highlights, Customizable board themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleChess free?

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

### Is Chess Master Offline free?

Chess Master Offline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SimpleChess or Chess Master Offline?

Chess Master Offline is rated higher. SimpleChess averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Chess Master Offline averages 4.6 from 492 ratings.

### Do SimpleChess or Chess Master Offline have ads?

Chess Master Offline shows ads; SimpleChess does not.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleChess or Chess Master Offline?

SimpleChess ships an update every 8 days, and Chess Master Offline fortnightly. Most recently, SimpleChess was updated on October 29, 2026 and Chess Master Offline on October 30, 2026.

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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.*