Comparison

SimpleChess vs Chess Multiplayer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SimpleChess

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
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Play chess online - it's that simple! Simple, practical and fast, SimpleChess makes playing chess as easy as child's play! • It's free! • Compete against opponents from all over the world • Customize your chessboard, with 20 piece types and 40 chessboard designs • 10 different themes (5 dark, 5 light) • Choose your game rating: fast, blitz, bullet, or create the rating of your choice • Track your progress with your ELO ranking • Make progress with our tactical training modules • Challenge other players to a puzzle battle • Play Chess960, a variant of the chess game • Earn XP experience points with every game Become a member and enjoy additional features: • Analyze your games by computer • Find your friends easily • And enjoy full access to our training modules!

About

Chess Multiplayer

Engage in classic chess battles with multiple play modes. Challenge the AI, a friend locally, or players globally. Track your progress with a robust ranking system and connect with opponents through in-game chat.

Highlights
  • Single-player vs. computer
  • Local multiplayer on one device
  • Online multiplayer worldwide
  • Player ranking system
  • In-game chat with opponents
  • Friends list and invitations
Features
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Play chess against the computer or against friends around the world! Chess is one of the most popular games worldwide, this app offers you three different game modes. - Single-player: play against the computer by yourself - local multiplayer: play against a friend on one device - online mulitplayer: play online against friends or strangers from around the world! Especially cool is the multiplayer mode: - your points are credited each time you win against an opponent - the stronger your opponent is, the more points you get for winning - the more points you have the higher you rise in the ranking list - you can chat with your opponent while playing - you can invite your friends to a game using the friends list - this app is available worldwide, you can play against players from all over the world - you can see from what country your opponent comes We hope you like our app! We would really appreciate it if you give us feedback (even if it's critical)! Simply write a mail to the following support address.

Screenshots

SimpleChess4 screens
Chess Multiplayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SimpleChess at none against Chess Multiplayer's shown. SimpleChess also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Chess Multiplayer's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 8) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. SimpleChess sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Chess Multiplayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SimpleChess holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Multiplayer has 61 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of SimpleChess's written reviews are positive against 37% of Chess Multiplayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleChess ships an update every 8 days, Chess Multiplayer monthly. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SimpleChess versus Chess Multiplayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleChessChess Multiplayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (8 ratings) — better3.7 (61 ratings)
Positive reviews52.7% of reviews — better36.9% of reviews
Number of ratings861 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEurope EchecsBenjamin Lochmann

Customer experience

SimpleChess

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral10.9%
Negative36.4%

Chess Multiplayer

All ratings61 ratings
Positive63.9%
Neutral6.6%
Negative29.5%
Written reviews455 reviews
Positive36.9%
Neutral14.7%
Negative48.4%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

SimpleChess

Subscriptions4
  • Essential Pack (Monthly plan)$2.991 Month
  • Premium Pack (Monthly plan)$3.991 Month
  • Essential Pack (Annual Plan)$24.991 Year
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  • Premium Pack (Annual Plan)$34.991 Year
One-time4
  • 1 month extend$0.99
  • 3 months extend$1.99
  • 6 month extend$3.99
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  • 1 year extend$5.99
1 purchases

Chess Multiplayer

One-time1
  • Pro Version$0.99

Questions

Is SimpleChess free?
SimpleChess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess Multiplayer free?
Chess Multiplayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SimpleChess or Chess Multiplayer?
SimpleChess is rated higher. SimpleChess averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Chess Multiplayer averages 3.7 from 61 ratings.
Do SimpleChess or Chess Multiplayer have ads?
Chess Multiplayer shows ads; SimpleChess does not.
Which is updated more often, SimpleChess or Chess Multiplayer?
SimpleChess ships an update every 8 days, and Chess Multiplayer monthly. Most recently, SimpleChess was updated on September 30, 2026 and Chess Multiplayer on September 30, 2026.

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