# Chess without ads vs Osmo Masterpiece

The clearest difference is rating: Chess without ads at 4.7 against Osmo Masterpiece's 3.9. Chess without ads also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 49%) and ratings volume (39K vs 625). Osmo Masterpiece's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. Osmo Masterpiece asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chess without ads holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess without ads has 39K ratings behind it against 625, 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 49% of Osmo Masterpiece's.

Chess without ads ships an update fortnightly, Osmo Masterpiece every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess without ads | Osmo Masterpiece |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-without-ads/id522314512/reviews)** | [3.9 (625 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-masterpiece/id947529440/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 625 |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 49.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Théron](https://appshunter.io/developer/423198262) | [Tangible Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/799157444) |

## 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


### Osmo Masterpiece

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-masterpiece/id947529440)

Transform your device into a drawing assistant. Capture images, search online, or select from a gallery to trace onto paper. Enhance your artistic abilities with this interactive drawing tool.

**Highlights:** Draw from photos, web, or gallery, Trace images onto paper, Save and share creations, Works on iPhone and iPad, Interactive learning experience

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for improving drawing skills
- 🎨 Allows taking photos and drawing on them
- 💰 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and freezing issues
- 🤔 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔍 Search function not working for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Camera freezing during use
- Drawing lines moving unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with certain iPad models

**Requested features**

- Allow drawing without Osmo setup
- Improve search functionality
- Add option to save/share drawings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess without ads free?

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

### Is Osmo Masterpiece free?

Osmo Masterpiece is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chess without ads or Osmo Masterpiece?

Chess without ads is rated higher. Chess without ads averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Osmo Masterpiece averages 3.9 from 625 ratings.

### Do Chess without ads or Osmo Masterpiece have ads?

Neither Chess without ads nor Osmo Masterpiece shows ads.

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

Chess without ads ships an update fortnightly, and Osmo Masterpiece every 2 months. Most recently, Chess without ads was updated on November 8, 2026 and Osmo Masterpiece on November 4, 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.*