# Chess Time vs 揭棋Online

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chess Time at every 10 days against 揭棋Online's every 10 months. Chess Time also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 68) and review sentiment (86% vs 69%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess Time sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 揭棋Online sells 7 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 — 4.7 for Chess Time against 4.8 for 揭棋Online. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Time has 1.7K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Chess Time's written reviews are positive against 69% of 揭棋Online's.

Chess Time ships an update every 10 days, 揭棋Online every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess Time | 揭棋Online |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-time-multiplayer-chess/id455602152/reviews) | **[4.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/online/id941567193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Haptic Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/421590139) | [SOHOMOB LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/475966977) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-time-multiplayer-chess/id455602152)

Engage in online chess matches with friends or players worldwide. This app supports correspondence play with extended move times and offers features like in-game chat and customizable themes. Track your progress with an auto-calculated ELO rating.

**Highlights:** Online correspondence chess, Play with friends, Global player matchmaking, In-game chat, Customizable chess sets and themes, Auto-calculated ELO rating, PGN export

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chess Time Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Chess Time Premium - Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| IOS Chess Time Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🌍 Cross-platform play
- 📊 Detailed player stats and rankings
- 💬 In-game chat functionality
- 🕰️ Flexible time controls for games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔒 Lack of robust anti-cheat measures
- 🖥️ Outdated or basic user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Game incorrectly declaring draws on checkmate
- Inability to castle or move pieces in certain situations
- Notification issues across different devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to invite friends to watch ongoing games
- Option to disable move analysis for rated games
- Faster move processing and real-time gameplay
- More diverse chess piece and board designs
- In-app purchase to remove ads permanently


### 揭棋Online

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/online/id941567193)

Experience a thrilling variant of Chinese chess where pieces are randomized at the start. Test your luck and strategy in real-time online matches against players across platforms. Enjoy a simple yet engaging interface with beautiful graphics and sound.

**Highlights:** Online real-time matches, Cross-platform play, Randomized piece setup, Simple design and easy operation, Beautiful graphics and sound, Supports Traditional and Simplified Chinese

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7,000 金幣 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 補簽卡 x 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 金幣 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 金幣 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 380,000 金幣 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 650,000 金幣 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1,500,000 金幣 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess Time free?

Chess Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 揭棋Online free?

揭棋Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chess Time or 揭棋Online?

揭棋Online is rated higher. Chess Time averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while 揭棋Online averages 4.8 from 68 ratings.

### Do Chess Time or 揭棋Online have ads?

Both Chess Time and 揭棋Online show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chess Time or 揭棋Online?

Chess Time ships an update every 10 days, and 揭棋Online every 10 months. Most recently, Chess Time was updated on September 23, 2026 and 揭棋Online on September 11, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*