Chess Multiplayer vs Master Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chess Multiplayer
Engage in classic chess battles with multiple play modes. Challenge the AI, a friend locally, or players globally. Track your progress with a robust ranking system and connect with opponents through in-game chat.
- Single-player vs. computer
- Local multiplayer on one device
- Online multiplayer worldwide
- Player ranking system
- In-game chat with opponents
- Friends list and invitations
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Play chess against the computer or against friends around the world! Chess is one of the most popular games worldwide, this app offers you three different game modes. - Single-player: play against the computer by yourself - local multiplayer: play against a friend on one device - online mulitplayer: play online against friends or strangers from around the world! Especially cool is the multiplayer mode: - your points are credited each time you win against an opponent - the stronger your opponent is, the more points you get for winning - the more points you have the higher you rise in the ranking list - you can chat with your opponent while playing - you can invite your friends to a game using the friends list - this app is available worldwide, you can play against players from all over the world - you can see from what country your opponent comes We hope you like our app! We would really appreciate it if you give us feedback (even if it's critical)! Simply write a mail to the following support address.
Master Chess
Engage in the timeless strategy of chess against AI opponents or players worldwide. Master tactical moves to capture the opponent's king and achieve checkmate. This classic board game offers intuitive drag-and-drop controls for seamless gameplay.
- Play against computer AI
- Compete with real players globally
- Classic chess gameplay
- Intuitive drag-and-drop controls
- Capture the opponent's king
- Achieve checkmate
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Use the most effective strategies to defeat the computer or real players from all over the world in this classic game for all time. The goal of the game is to capture your opponent's king. This is done by moving the pieces on the board. Who will be the first to say "Checkmate". To make a move, click on the shape and drag it to the desired position. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Chess Multiplayer at 3.7 against Master Chess's 3.1. Chess Multiplayer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (37% vs 27%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Multiplayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Master Chess sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Chess Multiplayer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Chess Multiplayer's written reviews are positive against 27% of Master Chess's.
Chess Multiplayer ships an update monthly, Master Chess every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess Multiplayer | Master Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (61 ratings) — better | 3.1 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews — better | 27.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| 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 | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Lochmann | Code This Lab srl |
Customer experience
Chess Multiplayer
Master Chess
In-app purchases
Chess Multiplayer
- Pro Version$0.99
Master Chess
- Chess Subscription$0.991 Month
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