# Classic Nim vs Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Classic Nim at none against Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf's 10. Classic Nim also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (27K vs 99). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Classic Nim asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Classic Nim against 4.8 for Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf has 27K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Classic Nim's written reviews are positive against 82% of Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf's.

Classic Nim ships an update every 9 months, Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classic Nim | Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-nim/id501414326/reviews) | **[4.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **27K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#94** |
| Size | 14 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drew Bratcher](https://appshunter.io/developer/501414349) | [Chess.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/329218552) |

## What reviewers say

### Classic Nim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-nim/id501414326)

Experience the classic strategy game of Nim. Challenge yourself or a friend by taking turns removing stones from piles. The goal is to avoid being the last player to take a stone.

**Highlights:** Configurable board, One player mode, Two player mode, Leveled AI opponent, Classic Nim gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Grossing · Board, #175 Top Free · Strategy, #208 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

This app provides personalized chess coaching with an AI companion. It offers step-by-step lessons, mistake correction, and audible guidance to help beginners and intermediate players improve their strategy and understanding of the game.

**Highlights:** Personalized AI coaching, Audible spoken explanations, Over 50 interactive lessons, Mistake correction and practice, Multiple coach personalities, Adaptive difficulty levels, Multilingual support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Individual | $5.99 | per month |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Individual | $39.99 | per year |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Family | $49.99 | per year |
| 30 Days of Coaching | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well-thought-out app
- 🚀 Great teaching tool
- 🤖 Friendly and encouraging AI coach
- 💡 Unique interface and gameplay
- 🎓 Helpful lessons and training

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect move suggestions
- 🤔 Lack of explanations for best moves
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🤖 AI can play suboptimally at times
- 🔍 Limited visibility of captured pieces

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing when switching between apps
- Subscription status not syncing across devices

**Requested features**

- More detailed explanations for suggested moves
- Additional difficulty levels between beginner and expert
- Ability to practice specific openings
- Option to review full game history
- Accessibility features for visually impaired users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classic Nim free?

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

### Is Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Classic Nim or Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf?

Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf is rated higher. Classic Nim averages 4.7 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf averages 4.8 from 27K ratings.

### Do Classic Nim or Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf have ads?

Neither Classic Nim nor Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classic Nim or Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf?

Classic Nim ships an update every 9 months, and Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf every 3 weeks. Most recently, Classic Nim was updated on November 1, 2026 and Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf on November 8, 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.*