Chess Pro with Coach vs Super Auto Pets
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chess Pro with Coach
Master the classic strategy game with this comprehensive chess application. Featuring multiple play modes, training tools, and a powerful engine, it caters to both beginners and experienced players aiming for Grandmaster level. Enjoy stunning HD artwork and a challenging human-like opponent.
- Six modes of play
- Annotated databases and puzzles
- Training and rated modes with ELO appraisal
- World-class chess engine
- 100 graded levels from novice to Grandmaster
- Stunning HD artwork and Retina Display support
- Hint facility and built-in coach
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New Ginkgo option - World Chess Champion 2026 (ICGA). Special upgrade offer for a limited time. From Beginner (ELO 600) to AI Grandmaster (ELO 3600). Improves gameplay throughout the app. Plays like a human being at any level. Winner of "Best Strategy Game". Six modes of play. Annotated databases, Puzzles, Training Mode, Rated Mode with ELO appraisal, Blitz Mode, World Rankings and more ... Learn to play and master the classic strategy game Chess with an app that takes you from novice all the way to Grandmaster level with 100 graded levels! Mastersoft Chess has one of the World's best Desktop PC chess engines crammed inside! This engine finished 4th in the World Microcomputer Chess Championships and is not available in any other iPhone chess game. Designed by chess champions to play like a human opponent, Mastersoft Chess will take you from Novice to Grandmaster level! Features stunning high resolution sets by renowned Chess designers. Easy to play but difficult to beat, this is pick up and play chess at its best! As previously supplied by the World's biggest OEMs, and now available for a fraction of the original price thanks to the power of the App Store! The #1 Best Selling Chess App for iOS* PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS: "I bought all chess applications for iPhone and this one is probably better than many $7-9 applications. Check TEST ALL. 66 chess applications at only ONE page in the World ..." - www.chess-iphone.blogspot.com "It truly is close to flawless and is by far the best mobile Chess game I have played on any platform." - PDA 247. AWARDS HP Choice Strategy Game of the Year Smartphone Magazine runner up. Various levels, board styles and breathtaking Retina Display chess sets combine with an outstanding World beating chess engine to offer you a great playing experience and an ever increasing challenge. Whether you're just starting out or else a seasoned pro, Mastersoft Chess has something for you! BEGINNERS Hint facility. Built in coach to monitor your progress Training levels that dumb down your iPhone / iPod Touch. Take back a move if you change your mind! Your iPhone/iPod Touch checks that your moves are allowed. Simple intuitive uncluttered interface that lets you concentrate on your game. NB If you are new to Chess then please ensure that the coach is turned on in options and that the lowest difficulty level is selected. GRANDMASTERS A unique engine unlike any other - plays interesting and sometimes quite aggressive chess. Designed to play like a human opponent - right up to Grandmaster level! Huge opening Book 100% Full Chess rules including enpassant, castling etc. Thought analysis (main line, depth and score). Setup position (including castling rights, enpassant and side to move) Move forward / backward to any point in the current game. Includes Standard Chess Book Sets in addition to the realistic ones. OTHER FEATURES Huge collection of stunning high resolution chess sets in both 2D and 3D. Makes the most of Retina Display! Boards constructed from the real thing - Oak, Ash, Marble, Slate and more! Save and load games. Realistic sound effects. Adjustable piece movement animation. Autosaving of your current game. Great for novices but will grow with you and still offer a challenge at Championship level. Universal App. Play on your iPod, iPhone and iPad. No additional purchase necessary. Great value! Source: US App Store 2011. New sets, new boards, improved engine, universal app, retina artwork and more! Voted No1 best Chess app! PS Don't forget the EN PASSANT Pawns Chess rule!
Super Auto Pets
Assemble a team of adorable pets with distinct skills to compete against others. This free-to-play auto battler offers a relaxed pace for building and battling. Engage in asynchronous multiplayer or intense real-time matches.
- Build unique pet teams
- Asynchronous multiplayer arena
- Synchronous 8-player versus mode
- Standard, custom, and weekly pet packs
- Deck building and combo creation
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Build a team of cute pets with unique abilities. Battle against other players. Everything is at your own pace in this chill free-to-play auto battler. - Arena mode Chill asynchronous multiplayer without timers. Can you get 10 wins before losing all your hearts? - Versus mode Intense synchronous game with 8 players and quick decision making. Can you be the last team standing before another team knocks you out? - Standard packs For players who want to start playing quickly. Packs contain the pets that are available during gameplay. Standard packs are pre-built for everyone and offer a fair competition. - Custom packs For fans of deck building. All pets can be mixed and matched to create satisfying combos. More expansions offer even more possibilities. - Weekly packs For fans of variety. Weekly packs are generated every Monday and contain a completely random set of pets for everyone to play. Standard Apple EULA applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Super Auto Pets at Free against Chess Pro with Coach's $2.99. Chess Pro with Coach's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (88% vs 70%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Super Auto Pets is free to download; Chess Pro with Coach costs $2.99 up front. Chess Pro with Coach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Super Auto Pets sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Chess Pro with Coach holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 4.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Chess Pro with Coach's written reviews are positive against 70% of Super Auto Pets's.
Chess Pro with Coach ships an update weekly, Super Auto Pets every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess Pro with Coach | Super Auto Pets |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (2K ratings) — better | 4.6 (4.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.7% of reviews — better | 69.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2K | 4.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 350 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mastersoft | Team Wood Games ApS |
Customer experience
Chess Pro with Coach
Super Auto Pets
Bugs and requests
Chess Pro with Coach
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Super Auto Pets
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues and lost progress
- Freezing and loading problems
- Incorrect pet/food interactions
Requested features
5 requests- More customization options
- Offline/AI mode
- Improved matchmaking system
- Better tutorial and onboarding
- Expanded pet and food variety
In-app purchases
Chess Pro with Coach
- Upgrade to Chess Ginkgo.$9.99
Super Auto Pets
- Plus7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Early Adopter Hat$2.99
- Meteor Rain$2.99
- Puppy pack$4.99
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- Mini Pack #1$4.99
- Star Pack$9.99
- Golden Pack$9.99
- Unicorn Pack$9.99
- Danger pack$9.99
- Pack Bundle$39.99
Questions
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