# 9 vs Lichess

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lichess at 52% against 9's 0%. Lichess also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (662 vs 6). 9's advantage is iOS requirement (4.3 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Lichess holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lichess has 662 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 52% of Lichess's.

## The numbers

| Metric | 9 | Lichess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9-min-chess/id474090986/reviews) | **[4.1 (662 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lichess/id1662361230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **662** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **51.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#44** |
| Size | 20 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 15.6 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Maryanovsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/452688425) | [LICHESS.ORG](https://appshunter.io/developer/968371783) |

## 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


### Lichess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lichess/id1662361230)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Play chess online with millions of users, participate in tournaments, solve puzzles, and analyze games. This free and open-source application offers a comprehensive chess experience for players of all levels, with features for learning and casual play.

**Highlights:** Real-time and correspondence chess, Arena tournaments, Chess puzzles, Game analysis with Stockfish, Interactive study feature, Chess clock

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great interface
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Useful resources for learning and analysis

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional UI issues
- 💡 Room for more customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Swipe-to-go-back gesture interferes with piece placement

**Requested features**

- Name of opening in opening explorer
- Ability to add and subtract additional things on the homepage
- Reset/replay button on puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 9 free?

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

### Is Lichess free?

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

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

Lichess is rated higher. 9 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Lichess averages 4.1 from 662 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.*