Chess!! vs SparkChess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chess!!
Engage in a classic board game with a professional, luxury design. Play against friends or a challenging AI with multiple difficulty levels and advanced move support.
- Exclusive user interface and sound effects
- Single player vs. AI
- Two player mode
- 9 difficulty levels
- Move undo function
- Advanced moves (promotion, castling, en passant)
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Chess!! - professional, luxury design chess game that you can play with your friends or against challenging computer opponent. Features: * Exclusive user interface and great sound effects * Single player and two players game - play with your friends or against artificial intelligence engine * 9 levels of difficulty * Move undo function that allows you multiple retries and workout of your game standing * Advanced moves like promotion, castling, en passant are included and not forgotten The game uses modified version of exclusive Amy Chess Engine originally developed by Thorsten Greiner. FAQ: How to do castling? - Tap king then tap castling move (it is 2 squares long).
SparkChess
This chess game offers a fun and accessible experience for players of all skill levels. Enjoy various boards, computer opponents, and online multiplayer. Learn with interactive lessons, solve puzzles, and study historical games.
- Practice against computer or friends
- Multiple board styles (2D, 3D, fantasy)
- Interactive chess lessons
- Chess puzzles and historical game study
- Virtual Chess Coach
- Multiplayer progress tracking
- Save and replay games
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SparkChess is the only chess game that puts fun first. With a choice of boards, computer opponents, puzzles, and online multiplayer, it delivers a first-class experience that is as accessible to experts as it is to beginners, kids and anyone else who wants to discover how entertaining this strategy game really is. The chess game that everyone can enjoy! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Too many chess apps are impossible for anyone but the experts. The real test of a truly intelligent chess game isn’t how hard it is to beat, but how well it can adapt to players of all skill levels. That’s exactly what makes the award-winning SparkChess stand out. Whether you’re brand new to the chess board, looking to to improve your game, to teach your kids to play, or are ready to take it to the next challenging level, everyone can find the perfect balance in SparkChess. FEATURES * Practice chess against the computer or challenge your friends in multiplayer. * Climb the Puzzle Journey: 50 levels across five rating tiers, from Beginner to Master or race the clock in Puzzle Rush / Survival with over 2000 puzzles to choose from. * A simple user interface that makes it easy to set up and play games. * Choose from different boards: 2D, 3D, fantasy, or even Ninjas vs Vikings. * Play casual, quick or expert games, depending on your level. * Learn chess with over 30 interactive lessons. * Learn and practice common openings and their variations (over 100 in total). * A Virtual Chess Coach explains the consequences of your moves. * The only chess game that appeals to beginners and experts alike. * Track your multiplayer progress with statistics. * Create and join teams. * Save and replay your games. * Import/Export games in PGN format, edit the board, draw arrows for screencasts, and more. * Watch and comment on live multiplayer games. * Child-safe design, with anti-abuse measures built-in. * Large and friendly community of chess lovers from all over the world. Young or old, beginner or advanced, SparkChess gives you the extra edge to become a better chess player while having fun! REVIEWS - “SparkChess provides deep, intelligent gameplay… [Its] multiplayer offerings are just as impressive.” ~ MaximumPC.com, app of the week. - “A great educational tool for aspiring grandmasters.” ~ Gamezebo review - “SparkChess is a beautiful chess game.” ~ Softpedia, 4/5 review - “One of the most immersive online chess experiences.” ~ The Chess Advisor - “SparkChess seems worth it for the free version.” ~ dotTech review - “SparkChess is a very friendly program.” ~ Chessengeria - “very good levels to play, each level presenting a nice challenge.” ~ Richard’s Game Reviews, 4/5 - No. 1 “favorite paid Chrome Web Store app” in The Independent’s January 2011 roundup.
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Verdict
Chess!! and SparkChess both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Chess!!'s written reviews are positive against 27% of SparkChess's. Chess!! also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Chess!! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SparkChess sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Chess!! against 4.0 for SparkChess. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 44 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Chess!!'s written reviews are positive against 27% of SparkChess's.
Chess!! ships an update every 5 months, SparkChess every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess!! | SparkChess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (60 ratings) | 4.0 (44 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews — better | 26.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 60 — better | 44 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UAB Target Works | Media Division SRL |
Customer experience
Chess!!
SparkChess
In-app purchases
Chess!!
- Remove Ads$4.99
SparkChess
- Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
- Yearly subscription$9.991 Year
- Unlock Fantasy Board$0.99
- Unlock Deon$0.99
- Unlock Guru and Alyx$1.99
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- Unlock 3D Board$1.99
- Unlock Advanced Multiplayer$3.99
- Unlock Advanced Features$3.99
- Remove ads$6.99
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