# Chess Tiger Pro vs OpeningTree

The clearest difference is price: OpeningTree at $0.99 against Chess Tiger Pro's $9.99. OpeningTree also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Chess Tiger Pro's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (24K vs 31). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Chess Tiger Pro costs $9.99 and OpeningTree $0.99 up front. Chess Tiger Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OpeningTree asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chess Tiger Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Tiger Pro has 24K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Chess Tiger Pro's written reviews are positive against 83% of OpeningTree's.

Chess Tiger Pro ships an update fortnightly, OpeningTree every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess Tiger Pro | OpeningTree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-tiger-pro/id423198259/reviews)** | [4.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openingtree-chess-openings/id882614935/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **94.5% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 44 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Théron](https://appshunter.io/developer/423198262) | [Michael Adams](https://appshunter.io/developer/743520896) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess Tiger Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Paid · Board (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


### OpeningTree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openingtree-chess-openings/id882614935)

Explore chess openings with an extensive opening book and engine analysis. Analyze your games, create custom lines, and study moves from high-rated players. Accessible for visually impaired users.

**Highlights:** Extensive opening book, Crafty engine analysis, Load and analyze PGN games, Create custom move lines, Accessible for visually impaired, Mark moves with colors, Save board to PGN

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess Tiger Pro free?

Chess Tiger Pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is OpeningTree free?

OpeningTree costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chess Tiger Pro or OpeningTree?

Chess Tiger Pro is rated higher. Chess Tiger Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while OpeningTree averages 4.4 from 31 ratings.

### Do Chess Tiger Pro or OpeningTree have ads?

Neither Chess Tiger Pro nor OpeningTree shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chess Tiger Pro or OpeningTree?

Chess Tiger Pro ships an update fortnightly, and OpeningTree every 2 months. Most recently, Chess Tiger Pro was updated on October 28, 2026 and OpeningTree on October 26, 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.*