# Chess without ads vs Blindfold Chess

The clearest difference is ads: Chess without ads at none against Blindfold Chess's shown. Chess without ads also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 57%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Blindfold Chess sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chess without ads holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess without ads has 38K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Chess without ads's written reviews are positive against 57% of Blindfold Chess's.

Chess without ads ships an update fortnightly, Blindfold Chess every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess without ads | Blindfold Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-without-ads/id522314512/reviews)** | [4.3 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindfold-chess/id6605933514/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **90.4% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Théron](https://appshunter.io/developer/423198262) | [Romir Patney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662297678) |

## 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


### Blindfold Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindfold-chess/id6605933514)

Sharpen your chess visualization and strategy skills with this app. It offers structured lessons, challenges against an engine, and helps you master chess notation without seeing the board.

**Highlights:** Boost visualization skills, Play against a chess engine, Structured step-by-step lessons, Maintain learning streaks, Refine notation skills, Visualize the board without seeing pieces

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lessons 4, 5, 6 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lessons 2 & 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lesson 7 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Everything Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess without ads free?

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

### Is Blindfold Chess free?

Blindfold Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chess without ads or Blindfold Chess?

Chess without ads is rated higher. Chess without ads averages 4.7 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Blindfold Chess averages 4.3 from 28 ratings.

### Do Chess without ads or Blindfold Chess have ads?

Blindfold Chess shows ads; Chess without ads does not.

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

Chess without ads ships an update fortnightly, and Blindfold Chess every 2 months. Most recently, Chess without ads was updated on September 27, 2026 and Blindfold Chess on September 18, 2026.

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