# Simple chess board vs Okidoke

The clearest difference is rating: Okidoke at 5.0 against Simple chess board's 4.5. Okidoke also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Simple chess board's advantage is ratings volume (68 vs 9) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple chess board sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Okidoke asks for nothing beyond the download.

Okidoke holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple chess board has 68 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Simple chess board's written reviews are positive against 100% of Okidoke's.

Simple chess board ships an update every 10 months, Okidoke every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple chess board | Okidoke |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-chess-board/id531158560/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/okidoke/id6596728338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Luis Lopez](https://appshunter.io/developer/453216096) | [Morpheus Group Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760424763) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple chess board

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-chess-board/id531158560)

This app provides a digital chessboard with unrestricted piece movement and a configurable chess clock. Save and load board positions, undo/redo moves, and even use checker pieces. It's ideal for analyzing games or setting up custom scenarios.

**Highlights:** Free piece movement, Undo/Redo functionality, Board rotation, Checker piece option, Save/load positions, Configurable chess clock, Tweet current position

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Great for study and practice
- 👍 No restrictions or 'help' functions
- 👍 Allows setting up custom positions
- 👍 Useful for playing through games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Pieces not bound by rules
- 🤔 Graphics can be distracting/ugly
- 🤔 Aggressive board colors
- 🤔 Clocks take up screen space
- 🤔 Pieces can shift unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not appearing to enter text/save
- Cannot figure out how to save position
- Pieces shift on their own
- Kings and queens on wrong squares initially
- Save position fails with 'You must insert text' error

**Requested features**

- Add scoresheet functionality
- Export game for analysis
- Move counter
- Portrait view on iPad
- Board expansion to fill screen


### Okidoke

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/okidoke/id6596728338)

A community-focused chess app designed for connection and enjoyment. Create or join virtual tables for quick games, chat with others, and customize your personal space to host events. Help shape the future of online chess during its early access phase.

**Highlights:** Community-first design, Intuitive Virtual Tables, Watch, chat, and hang out, Customizable Home Board, Host game nights and tournaments, Build your following, Early Access launch

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple chess board free?

Simple chess board is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Okidoke free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple chess board or Okidoke?

Okidoke is rated higher. Simple chess board averages 4.5 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Okidoke averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Simple chess board or Okidoke have ads?

Simple chess board shows ads; Okidoke does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple chess board or Okidoke?

Simple chess board ships an update every 10 months, and Okidoke every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple chess board was updated on October 23, 2026 and Okidoke on October 24, 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.*