Comparison

SparkChess Pro vs EzeGammon

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

Head to head
About

SparkChess Pro

This ancient strategy game offers a fun and accessible experience for all skill levels. Practice against the computer, challenge friends online, or learn with interactive lessons and puzzles. Features include various board styles, a virtual coach, and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Practice against computer or friends
  • Interactive lessons and puzzles
  • Multiple board styles (2D, 3D, fantasy)
  • Virtual Chess Coach
  • Multiplayer progress tracking
  • Save and replay games
Features
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SparkChess is the only chess game that puts fun first. With a choice of boards, computer opponents and online play, it delivers a first-class experience that is as accessible to experts as it is to beginners, kids and anyone else who wants to discover how entertaining this ancient strategy game really is. The chess game that everyone can enjoy! Too many chess apps are impossible for anyone but the experts and masters. The real test of a truly intelligent chess game isn’t how hard it is to beat, but how well it can adapt to players of all skill levels. That’s exactly what makes the award-winning SparkChess stand out. Whether you’re brand new to the chess board, looking to improve your game, to teach your kids to play, or are ready to take it to the next challenging level, everyone can find the perfect balance in SparkChess. FEATURES: * Practice chess against the computer or challenge your friends in multiplayer. * A simple user interface that makes it easy to set up and play games. * Choose from different boards: 2D, 3D and a stunning fantasy chess set. * Play casual, quick or expert games, depending on your level. * Learn chess with over 30 interactive lessons. * Study famous historcal games. * Test your skills with over 70 chess puzzles. * Learn and practice common openings and their variations (over 100 in total). * A Virtual Chess Coach explains the consequences of your moves. * The only chess game that appeals to beginners and experts alike. * Track your multiplayer progress with statistics. * Create and join teams. * Save and replay your games. * Import/Export games in PGN format. * Watch and comment on live multiplayer games. * Child-safe design, with built-in anti-abuse measures built-in. * Edit the board. * Large and friendly community of chess lovers from all over the world. Young or old, beginner or advanced, SparkChess gives you the extra edge to become a better chess player while having fun! REVIEWS “Your chess board and pieces are the best by far (compared to any other program, including Fritz 12).” “SparkChess is a superbly presented and polished program. I think you have achieved your aim of making chess fun, accessible and entertaining for a wide audience.” “I love the game and play it regularly - great work on the game” “SparkChess provides deep, intelligent gameplay… [Its] multiplayer offerings are just as impressive.” ~ MaximumPC.com, app of the week.

About

EzeGammon

Experience classic backgammon with a beautiful, ad-free interface. Play against friends or a computer with adjustable skill levels. Learn and improve with helpful move suggestions and post-game reviews.

Highlights
  • 32 photorealistic boards
  • Honest dice rolls with statistics
  • Four computer skill levels
  • Doubling cube and match play
  • Best move suggestions
  • Post-game review
Features
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Backgammon the way it should feel: a beautiful board, two dice, nothing in the way. EzeGammon explains itself without a single word – tap, drag, roll. If you know backgammon, you can play immediately. If you're learning, short demonstrations play right on the board. 32 REAL BOARDS Photorealistic boards with real checkers and dice – from a classic leather travel board to bold modern colours. Calm, uncluttered, and free of ads. HONEST DICE Rolls come from your device's cryptographic random number generator – and the app proves it: a built-in statistic shows the distribution of every roll you have ever made. Nothing is rigged, and you can check it yourself. AN OPPONENT FOR EVERY DAY Play a friend on one device, or play the computer. Four skill levels, from a patient opponent for beginners to a level that challenges strong players. With the doubling cube, matches to 3, 5, 11 or 15 points, and the Crawford rule. GET BETTER The light bulb suggests the best move in the middle of your turn. After the game, the review shows you where a stronger choice was available. AN HONEST MODEL Free forever: the complete two-player game, a computer opponent, the doubling cube, match play, dice statistics and three trial hints. A single purchase unlocks everything else for good: all 32 boards, all four computer levels and unlimited hints. No subscription. No ads. No accounts. The app collects no data at all.

Screenshots

SparkChess Pro4 screens
EzeGammon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EzeGammon at Free against SparkChess Pro's $24.99. EzeGammon also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). SparkChess Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On ads 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

EzeGammon is free to download; SparkChess Pro costs $24.99 up front. EzeGammon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SparkChess Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SparkChess Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SparkChess Pro has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SparkChess Pro ships an update every 4 months, EzeGammon every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SparkChess Pro versus EzeGammon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSparkChess ProEzeGammon
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (42 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews60.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMedia Division SRLGoeran Schleipen

Customer experience

SparkChess Pro

All ratings42 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral13.0%
Negative26.1%

EzeGammon

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SparkChess Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

EzeGammon

One-time1
  • EzeGammon Pro$5.99

Questions

Is SparkChess Pro free?
SparkChess Pro costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EzeGammon free?
EzeGammon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SparkChess Pro or EzeGammon?
SparkChess Pro is rated higher. SparkChess Pro averages 4.4 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while EzeGammon averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SparkChess Pro or EzeGammon have ads?
Neither SparkChess Pro nor EzeGammon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SparkChess Pro or EzeGammon?
SparkChess Pro ships an update every 4 months, and EzeGammon every 3 days. Most recently, SparkChess Pro was updated on October 18, 2026 and EzeGammon on October 10, 2026.

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