# Chess without ads vs Ultimate Tic

Chess without ads and Ultimate Tic both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Chess without ads's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ultimate Tic's. Chess without ads also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (39K vs 14). Ultimate Tic's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess without ads sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and Ultimate Tic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Chess without ads against 4.6 for Ultimate Tic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess without ads has 39K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Chess without ads's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ultimate Tic's.

Chess without ads ships an update fortnightly, Ultimate Tic every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess without ads | Ultimate Tic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-without-ads/id522314512/reviews)** | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-tic-tac-toe/id6464064389/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **90.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Théron](https://appshunter.io/developer/423198262) | [Ryan Boyling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1313437414) |

## 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 (7)**

| 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 |
| PRO FOR LIFE - TODAY ONLY | $14.99 | 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


### Ultimate Tic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-tic-tac-toe/id6464064389)

Experience a strategic evolution of classic Tic-Tac-Toe with online multiplayer. Conquer interconnected boards by outmaneuvering opponents and claiming victory on the larger grid. Track your progress and climb leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer mode, Strategic gameplay, Interconnected board mechanics, Leaderboards, Progress tracking, Global community

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads (Unlimited Spins) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess without ads free?

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

### Is Ultimate Tic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chess without ads or Ultimate Tic?

Chess without ads is rated higher. Chess without ads averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Ultimate Tic averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do Chess without ads or Ultimate Tic have ads?

Ultimate Tic shows ads; Chess without ads does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chess without ads or Ultimate Tic?

Chess without ads ships an update fortnightly, and Ultimate Tic every 5 days. Most recently, Chess without ads was updated on October 23, 2026 and Ultimate Tic on October 20, 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.*