# Chess Tactics and Lessons vs Chess Traps

The clearest difference is rating: Chess Tactics and Lessons at 4.8 against Chess Traps's 4.3. Chess Tactics and Lessons also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 50%) and ratings volume (5K vs 3). Chess Traps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess Tactics and Lessons sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Chess Traps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chess Tactics and Lessons holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Tactics and Lessons has 5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Chess Tactics and Lessons's written reviews are positive against 50% of Chess Traps's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess Tactics and Lessons | Chess Traps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-tactics-and-lessons/id531275673/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-traps/id1435759218/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 114 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lockwood Productions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/466891332) | [Nguyen Dinh Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1412615096) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess Tactics and Lessons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-tactics-and-lessons/id531275673)

Master chess strategy and openings with this app. Practice unlimited tactics, follow detailed lessons, and save your favorite openings. Create your own content and learn from a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Unlimited tactics practice, Detailed chess lessons, Opening practice and saving, Create custom tactics and lessons, Learn from mistakes with explanations, Community comments and discussion, Customizable board design

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly PRO Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Marble Chess Board | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orange Chess Board | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green Chess Board | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enable Saved Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😃 Great for learning tactics
- 👍 Enjoyable and addictive
- 🚀 Excellent training tool
- 🤗 Helpful for improving chess skills
- 💯 Best tactics app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🤔 Some tactics are questionable
- 🙄 Too many queen sacrifices
- 😣 Difficult to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Server connection issues
- White screen after updates
- Inability to delete account
- Incorrect move explanations

**Requested features**

- Ability to save tactics
- Offline mode
- Difficulty filtering
- Improved user interface
- More comprehensive lessons


### Chess Traps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-traps/id1435759218)

Learn to exploit opponent errors with strategic chess maneuvers. This game focuses on tactical traps to gain an advantage.

**Highlights:** Exploit opponent mistakes, Strategic chess maneuvers, Tactical trap learning, Gain positional advantage

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess Tactics and Lessons free?

Chess Tactics and Lessons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chess Traps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chess Tactics and Lessons or Chess Traps?

Chess Tactics and Lessons is rated higher. Chess Tactics and Lessons averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Chess Traps averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Chess Tactics and Lessons or Chess Traps have ads?

Neither Chess Tactics and Lessons nor Chess Traps shows ads.

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