# Chess Tactics and Lessons vs Solo Chess

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solo Chess at none against Chess Tactics and Lessons's 7. Solo Chess also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). Chess Tactics and Lessons's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price 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. Solo Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chess Tactics and Lessons holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Tactics and Lessons has 5K ratings behind it against 13, 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 67% of Solo Chess's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess Tactics and Lessons | Solo Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-tactics-and-lessons/id531275673/reviews)** | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solo-chess/id1547085871/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 114 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lockwood Productions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/466891332) | [Create Neptune LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188054717) |

## 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


### Solo Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solo-chess/id1547085871)

Engage in a challenging solo chess experience that adapts to your skill level. From beginner puzzles to expert challenges, this game offers a relaxing yet demanding way to improve your chess game.

**Highlights:** Solo chess gameplay, Adaptive difficulty, Challenging puzzles, Skill progression, Relaxing experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Solo Chess free?

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

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

Chess Tactics and Lessons is rated higher. Chess Tactics and Lessons averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Solo Chess averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.

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

Solo Chess shows ads; Chess Tactics and Lessons does not.

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