# Chess Tiger Pro vs Orbly

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.

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.

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.

Chess Tiger Pro ships an update fortnightly, Orbly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess Tiger Pro | Orbly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-tiger-pro/id423198259/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbly-puzzle-game/id6761627113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 94.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#69** | — |
| Size | 44 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Théron](https://appshunter.io/developer/423198262) | [Deni Arditi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890530853) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess Tiger Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-tiger-pro/id423198259)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Paid · Board, #185 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learn chess | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning and improving chess skills
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and clear interface
- 💡 Customizable difficulty levels and game settings
- 🚀 Extensive library of grandmaster games
- 👍 Helpful coaching features and move suggestions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with game analysis and move suggestions
- 🐛 Crashes or freezes reported after some games
- 💡 Could use more advanced analysis and explanation of moves
- 💡 Desire for more openings and endgame training
- 💰 Some users feel the app is a bit expensive

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbly-puzzle-game/id6761627113)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Orbs | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Break Piggy Bank | $0.99 | one-time |
| 24h Unlimited Lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Break Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Orbs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Break Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Orbs | $6.99 | one-time |
| Break Piggy Bank | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 27, 2026 and Orbly on October 15, 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.*