# Chess without ads vs Warrior Chess

The clearest difference is rating: Chess without ads at 4.7 against Warrior Chess's 1.0. Chess without ads also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 50%) and ads (none vs shown). Warrior Chess's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Warrior Chess sells 12 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess without ads has 38K ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of Warrior Chess's.

Chess without ads ships an update fortnightly, Warrior Chess every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess without ads | Warrior Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-without-ads/id522314512/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warrior-chess/id737519562/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **90.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Théron](https://appshunter.io/developer/423198262) | [After Dark Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/353599529) |

## 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


### Warrior Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warrior-chess/id737519562)

Experience chess in a visually rich 3D environment with multiple themed locations. Features include an interactive board, AI opponents with adjustable difficulty, and a comprehensive tutorial. Enhance your gameplay with move hints, opening galleries, and the ability to save and analyze games.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D board with rotation and zoom, 10 unique themed locations, AI opponents with 50 difficulty settings, Move hint and trainer features, Opening moves gallery, Timed games and move undo/redo

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stone Mountain | $2.99 | one-time |
| Baroque | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1066: Battle of Hastings | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medieval Times | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1066 Battle of Hastings | $2.99 | one-time |
| Halloween | $2.99 | one-time |
| Aztec Ruins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Steam Punk | $2.99 | one-time |
| Country Garden | $2.99 | one-time |
| Courtyard | $2.99 | one-time |
| Easter Village | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes & Ads | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess without ads free?

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

### Is Warrior Chess free?

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

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

Chess without ads is rated higher. Chess without ads averages 4.7 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Warrior Chess averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Warrior Chess shows ads; Chess without ads does not.

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

Chess without ads ships an update fortnightly, and Warrior Chess every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chess without ads was updated on September 26, 2026 and Warrior Chess on July 19, 2026.

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