# 9 vs Chess

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chess at 46% against 9's 0%. Chess also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 6). 9's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 13.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 9 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chess holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess has 6.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 9's written reviews are positive against 46% of Chess's.

## The numbers

| Metric | 9 | Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9-min-chess/id474090986/reviews) | **[4.9 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-chess-online/id1547549647/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **6.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **46.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Maryanovsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/452688425) | [Wuhan Dobest Information Technology Co, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/917530329) |

## What reviewers say

### 9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9-min-chess/id474090986)

Engage in fast-paced chess matches against opponents worldwide. Each game is designed to conclude within nine minutes, offering a quick and competitive experience for players of all levels.

**Highlights:** 9-minute game limit, Online multiplayer, Random opponent matching, Quick play experience, Accessible for all levels

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-chess-online/id1547549647)

Play chess against AI or other players online. Features adjustable difficulty, hints, and multiple game modes. Save your progress and develop your strategy to become a chess master.

**Highlights:** Selectable board skins, Adjustable game difficulty, Hint function, Endgame mode, AI mode, Two-player mode, Save game progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Per Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Per Month | $1.99 | per month |
| VIP Per Month | $15.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads B | $0.99 | one-time |
| Badge*120 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Analysis*15 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hint*65 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Badge250 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chess Online-Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Badge*500 | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent online play
- 🎮 Good computer play
- 🎉 Very fun game
- 🤩 Amazing and super good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy online play
- 💤 Freezes and crashes mid-game
- 🔍 False advertising (not 3D as shown)
- 🕰️ Stalemate issues with AI
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces making impossible moves
- Touch screen becoming unresponsive
- Game declaring draws on clear checkmates
- Disconnections and network issues

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer with friends
- Option to disable stalemate rule
- Improve AI's understanding of checkmate


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 9 free?

9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chess free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 9 or Chess?

Chess is rated higher. 9 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Chess averages 4.9 from 6.8K ratings.

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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.*