Comparison

Chess Tiger Pro vs Orbly

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

Head to head
About

Chess Tiger Pro

Master chess with interactive lessons and Grandmaster-level move suggestions. Learn rules effortlessly, play real games, and analyze your performance with detailed feedback. Suitable for beginners and experts alike, this ad-free app helps you improve your game at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Ad-free learning experience
  • Introductory chess lessons for beginners
  • Grandmaster-level move suggestions
  • Game analysis with move feedback
  • Strong chess engine for experts
  • Supports PGN import and game saving
Features
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Beginner or advanced, become a chess master, without ever being disturbed by ads. Do you want to master the most prestigious, the classiest game ever, while having fun? It's EASY! For starters, there are no ads to distract you. There's no account to create, and you don't even need to be connected to the Internet. So, how does it work? If you are a beginner, let yourself be guided by the introductory lessons included. The lessons are SHORT and EASY. Right from the start, you begin playing by moving pieces, and you learn the rules of the game while having fun. The first 40 lessons are free. Once you know the rules, you start playing real games! The coach shows you the moves a Grandmaster would pick. Not just one move, but THE 4 BEST MOVES. Sounds too simple? But think about it... How did you learn to speak as a child? Did you take grammar and spelling lessons? Of course not. You listened to the adults talk and then you went for it! Because that's how you learn! This app allows you to do just that, AND IT WORKS! From the very first games, you start learning effortlessly. You immediately enjoy playing, and after a while you notice that the right moves come to mind naturally, as if they were obvious. Gradually, you deactivate the suggestions and play by yourself. At the end of each game, the coach shows you the good and bad moves you've made. You can better understand what happened, and you can even try out other moves to improve. If this sounds unbelievable, you should read the user reviews for our app. It has one of the highest satisfaction ratings on the App Store, in all countries. FOR BEGINNERS, THIS APP... • contains introductory chess lessons that are suitable even for children. The first 40 are free. • shows you all the possible moves of a piece when you touch it. • explains why certain moves are forbidden. • can suggest 4 to 6 excellent moves at any one time. The green button lets you show or hide these suggestions. • can tell you when you can mate your opponent, so you can look for the winning move by yourself. • can warn you when your opponent is about to play a dangerous move. • provides 50 trainer levels of increasing difficulty. • analyzes your games and shows you how to improve. FOR EXPERTS: • Both USCF and FIDE rating scales are supported. • Chess Tiger Pro has one of the strongest chess engines for mobile devices (3040 USCF Elo). • On current devices, as incredible as it sounds, it plays at the world champion level. • You can set up any position. • You can save your games and replay them later. • You can exchange games with your friends very easily by email. • You can import game collections in PGN format. • The chess engine displays its thinking, up to 20 moves ahead. • You can analyze a game by replaying it. Chess Tiger Pro indicates bad moves by coloring them red. The 4 best moves in each position are shown in green. • Chess Tiger Pro supports variations: you can test other moves and then return to your original game. OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE: • The coach can comment on the game as you play (optional). • When the game is over, the coach can analyze it and show you how to improve. • 19 beautiful visual themes are included, which you can customize. • 10 styles of chess pieces are available. • You can choose from 20 chessboard styles (marble, blue marble, wood, metal, stone, …). • A collection of over 10,000 famous games by the greatest players of all time is included. For example, the entire career of Magnus Carlsen, since 2001, is available. • 4 playing styles are included, from «cautious» to «suicidal», which you can combine with all available levels. • Includes an opening book of more than one million moves. • Many customization options are available (graphics, sounds, engine output…). • ...and much more... privacy policy: http://www.chesstiger.com/iphone/About_privacy_en.html terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Orbly

A beautifully crafted puzzle game where you place unique shapes onto a grid to fill every space. With hundreds of levels and multiple game modes, it offers a satisfying brain workout for puzzle enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of handcrafted levels
  • Multiple game modes (Saga, Endless, Timed)
  • Daily challenges with rewards
  • Offline play support
  • Smart difficulty system
  • Hints and strategy guides
  • Dark and light themes
Features
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Put your mind to the test with Orbly — a beautifully crafted puzzle game that challenges you to place unique shapes onto a grid and fill every space. With more than 300 handcrafted levels, multiple game modes, and endless replayability, Orbly is the perfect brain workout for puzzle lovers of all ages! Orbly is a fresh take on shape-fitting puzzles. Drag and rotate colorful pieces to complete the board — sounds simple, but each level brings new twists that will push your logic and spatial thinking to the limit. Easy to learn, incredibly satisfying to solve! How to Play: 1. Drag pieces from the tray onto the grid. 2. Rotate and flip pieces to find the perfect fit. 3. Fill every empty cell on the board to complete the puzzle. 4. Use hints when you're stuck — but use them wisely! 5. Beat the clock in timed modes for extra rewards! Features: 1. 300 Saga Levels — Journey through 15 beautifully themed worlds, from Neon Dreams to Inferno, each with increasing challenge. 2. Multiple Game Modes — Saga, Endless, Timed Attack, and Daily Challenge keep the fun going every day. 3. Daily Challenges — A fresh puzzle every day with unique rewards. Keep your streak alive! 4. Smart Difficulty System — Every level is carefully calibrated so you always feel challenged but never frustrated. 5. Hints & Strategy — Stuck on a tough level? Use hints to reveal the next perfect move. 6. Beautiful Dark & Light Themes — Play in the style that suits your eyes, day or night. 7. Offline Play — No internet required. Play anytime, anywhere. 8. Multi-Language Support — Available in English, Turkish, German, French, and Spanish. 9. Achievements & Rewards — Unlock achievements, earn orbs, and track your progress. 10. Weekly New Levels — Fresh content added regularly to keep the challenge alive! What Makes Orbly Special: Every puzzle in Orbly is handcrafted and playtested to deliver the perfect balance of challenge and satisfaction. Whether you have 2 minutes or 2 hours, Orbly fits perfectly into your day. Start with simple grids and work your way up to complex multi-piece puzzles that will truly test your skills. Perfect for everyone — kids, adults, and seniors alike. Train your brain while having fun! Privacy Policy: https://ardtgamingstudio.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://ardtgamingstudio.com/terms Download Orbly today and discover why every piece matters!

Screenshots

Chess Tiger Pro4 screens
Orbly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Orbly at Free against Chess Tiger Pro's $9.99. Orbly also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Chess Tiger Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (24K vs 3). On rating, review sentiment, 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

Orbly is free to download; Chess Tiger Pro costs $9.99 up front. Chess Tiger Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Orbly sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Chess Tiger Pro against 5.0 for Orbly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Tiger Pro has 24K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Chess Tiger Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Orbly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess Tiger Pro ships an update fortnightly, Orbly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Chess Tiger Pro versus Orbly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess Tiger ProOrbly
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (24K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24K — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#113 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristophe ThéronDeni Arditi

Customer experience

Chess Tiger Pro

All ratings23,597 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews832 reviews
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.2%

Orbly

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Chess Tiger Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistencies in the 'Analyze My Game' feature
  • Occasional crashes or freezes, especially on older devices
  • Issues with the app not remembering purchased upgrades

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to export games in PGN format
  • Improve the 'Analyze My Game' feature to provide more detailed explanations
  • Incorporate more openings and endgame training
  • Allow customizing the computer's playing style beyond just difficulty level

Orbly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chess Tiger Pro

One-time1
  • Learn chess$4.99
10 purchases

Orbly

One-time10
  • 500 Orbs$0.99
  • 5 Lives$0.99
  • Break Piggy Bank$0.99
Show 7 more
  • 24h Unlimited Lives$1.99
  • Break Piggy Bank$1.99
  • 1500 Orbs$2.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Break Piggy Bank$4.99
  • 5000 Orbs$6.99
  • Break Piggy Bank$9.99

Questions

Is Chess Tiger Pro free?
Chess Tiger Pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Orbly free?
Orbly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chess Tiger Pro or Orbly?
Orbly is rated higher. Chess Tiger Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Orbly averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Chess Tiger Pro or Orbly have ads?
Orbly shows ads; Chess Tiger Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Chess Tiger Pro or Orbly?
Chess Tiger Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Orbly every 4 days. Most recently, Chess Tiger Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and Orbly on October 15, 2026.

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