# Tricky 6 vs Chess Pro with Coach

The clearest difference is rating: Chess Pro with Coach at 4.7 against Tricky 6's 2.9. Chess Pro with Coach also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 53%) and ratings volume (2K vs 13). Tricky 6's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Tricky 6 costs $0.99 and Chess Pro with Coach $2.99 up front. Chess Pro with Coach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tricky 6 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chess Pro with Coach holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Pro with Coach has 2K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Tricky 6's written reviews are positive against 88% of Chess Pro with Coach's.

Tricky 6 ships an update every 3 weeks, Chess Pro with Coach weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tricky 6 | Chess Pro with Coach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [2.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-6/id519552305/reviews) | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-pro-with-coach/id561435724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 19 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Zachey](https://appshunter.io/developer/333210231) | [Mastersoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/994180799) |

## What reviewers say

### Tricky 6

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tricky-6/id519552305)

A strategic board game for 2-4 players where you place tiles of six colors, numbered 1-6. Form horizontal or vertical lines of matching numbers or colors, with unique placement rules. The player with the highest score wins after all tiles are placed.

**Highlights:** Strategic tile placement, Color and number matching, Local AI and multiplayer, Online multiplayer via Game Center, Unlockable levels and leaderboards, Customizable gameplay, Match replay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chess Pro with Coach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-pro-with-coach/id561435724)

Master the classic strategy game with this comprehensive chess application. Featuring multiple play modes, training tools, and a powerful engine, it caters to both beginners and experienced players aiming for Grandmaster level. Enjoy stunning HD artwork and a challenging human-like opponent.

**Highlights:** Six modes of play, Annotated databases and puzzles, Training and rated modes with ELO appraisal, World-class chess engine, 100 graded levels from novice to Grandmaster, Stunning HD artwork and Retina Display support, Hint facility and built-in coach

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Chess Ginkgo. | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tricky 6 free?

Tricky 6 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chess Pro with Coach free?

Chess Pro with Coach costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tricky 6 or Chess Pro with Coach?

Chess Pro with Coach is rated higher. Tricky 6 averages 2.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Chess Pro with Coach averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.

### Do Tricky 6 or Chess Pro with Coach have ads?

Neither Tricky 6 nor Chess Pro with Coach shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tricky 6 or Chess Pro with Coach?

Tricky 6 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chess Pro with Coach weekly. Most recently, Tricky 6 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Chess Pro with Coach on October 26, 2026.

---

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