# SimpleChess vs Inkonito

The clearest difference is rating: Inkonito at 5.0 against SimpleChess's 4.0. Inkonito also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8). SimpleChess's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Inkonito holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleChess has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleChess | Inkonito |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplechess-chess-game/id394634657/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkonito/id6781981977/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Europe Echecs](https://appshunter.io/developer/394634660) | [ChessLab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796366640) |

## 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 |


### Inkonito

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkonito/id6781981977)

**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 Inkonito free?

Inkonito is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SimpleChess or Inkonito?

Inkonito is rated higher. SimpleChess averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Inkonito averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SimpleChess or Inkonito have ads?

Neither SimpleChess nor Inkonito shows ads.

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