# Chess without ads vs The Queen's Gambit Chess

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chess without ads at 91% against The Queen's Gambit Chess's 45%. Chess without ads also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess without ads sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and The Queen's Gambit Chess sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chess without ads holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess without ads has 39K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Chess without ads's written reviews are positive against 45% of The Queen's Gambit Chess's.

Chess without ads ships an update fortnightly, The Queen's Gambit Chess every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess without ads | The Queen's Gambit Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-without-ads/id522314512/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-queens-gambit-chess/id1588301078/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 45.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Théron](https://appshunter.io/developer/423198262) | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess without ads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-without-ads/id522314512)

Learn and play chess without distractions. This app offers guided lessons for beginners and advanced analysis for experts, helping you improve your game with intelligent suggestions and post-game reviews. Play offline and enjoy a seamless, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Ad-free learning and play, Introductory lessons for beginners, Grandmaster move suggestions, Game analysis with good/bad moves, Supports USCF and FIDE rating scales, Strong mobile chess engine, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO, 1 week | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| PRO, 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| PRO, 3 months | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Learn chess | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO, for life (SALE!) | $9.99 | one-time |
| PRO, for life (regular price) | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent chess training tool
- 🚀 Customizable difficulty levels
- 💡 Helpful move suggestions
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🚀 No ads or distractions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free version with paid upgrade
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💡 Desire for more chess variants and modes
- 🔒 Aggressive prompts to upgrade to paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on the login screen
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Inconsistent behavior when running out of free credits

**Requested features**

- Add more chess variants (3-check, king of the hill, etc.)
- Provide more detailed game analysis and feedback
- Improve the en passant move functionality
- Add online/multiplayer capabilities


### The Queen's Gambit Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-queens-gambit-chess/id1588301078)

Learn and play chess with interactive lessons, puzzles, and matches. Visualize moves like a character from the show and track your progress on a unique game map. Compete against friends or AI.

**Highlights:** Interactive chess lessons, Play puzzles and matches, Beth Vision move visualization, Multiplayer and AI opponents, Game progress map, In-game glossary, Undo and review moves

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and design
- 🎓 Excellent for learning chess
- 🕹️ Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Great for both beginners and experienced players
- 🎉 Nostalgia from the Queen's Gambit show

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Clunky controls and navigation
- 📚 Repetitive tutorials and instructions
- 🔍 Difficulty reading the chess board
- 🕰️ Slow animations and loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch or during matches
- Issues with piece movement and board display
- Inability to log in or connect to the server
- Puzzles and challenges with incorrect solutions
- Saved progress not syncing across devices

**Requested features**

- Customizable text size and board layouts
- More advanced chess puzzles and training
- Ability to review and analyze past games
- Online multiplayer with real-time gameplay
- Option to disable tutorials and jump straight to gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess without ads free?

Chess without ads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Queen's Gambit Chess free?

The Queen's Gambit Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chess without ads or The Queen's Gambit Chess?

Chess without ads is rated higher. Chess without ads averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while The Queen's Gambit Chess averages 4.4 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Chess without ads or The Queen's Gambit Chess have ads?

Neither Chess without ads nor The Queen's Gambit Chess shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chess without ads or The Queen's Gambit Chess?

Chess without ads ships an update fortnightly, and The Queen's Gambit Chess every 2 months. Most recently, Chess without ads was updated on November 8, 2026 and The Queen's Gambit Chess on November 7, 2026.

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