Comparison

Play Chess for iMessage vs Masorchi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Play Chess for iMessage

Engage in unlimited chess matches directly through iMessage with friends. Customize your game with different boards and pieces. Enjoy a casual, timer-free experience without registration or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Unlimited chess games
  • Play via iMessage
  • Customizable boards and pieces
  • Play multiple friends simultaneously
  • No timers or ratings
  • No registration required
Features
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Play unlimited chess games with your friends via iMessage! Chess, ajedrez, xadrez, satranç, scacchi, schach, șah, šachy, şahmat… no matter the language, no matter the name, it's known as the best strategy game in the world. - Choose your favorite board and pieces! - Play multiple friends at once! - Keep it fun, friendly and casual! No timers or ratings to worry about - and no registration required. - App is 100% free - with no in-app purchases. Playing chess has never been so easy! Chess is the most popular game of all time! And Chess.com is the #1 place to play chess online with your friends and other players from all over the world! Please share your suggestions and comments with us. Our support team is happy to help you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year! ABOUT CHESS.COM: Chess.com is created by chess players and people who love chess! Team: http://www.chess.com/about Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chess Twitter: http://twitter.com/chesscom YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/wwwchesscom TwitchTV: http://www.twitch.com/chess

About

Masorchi

Navigate a 2D arcade world by tapping to leap and strategically wrap around the screen. Collect coins to boost your score and grab bullets for extra jumps while avoiding dangerous bombs. Test your precision and strategy in this thrilling quest for supremacy.

Highlights
  • Gravity-defying leaps
  • Screen-wrapping navigation
  • Coin collection for high scores
  • Bullet power-ups for extra jumps
  • Bomb avoidance challenges
  • Intriguing 2D levels
Features
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Embark on a gravity-defying journey with Masorchi! Dive into this captivating 2D arcade game, where precision and strategy lead to victory. Tap anywhere on the screen to leap towards your target, utilizing the innovative ability to wrap around the screen horizontally and vertically to navigate through intriguing levels. Collect Coins for High Scores: As you vault across the screen, gather coins to boost your score. Each collected coin increases your points and tests your tactical ingenuity with each new challenge. Extra Jumps with Bullets: Running out of leaps? Grab bullets to gain additional jumps, extending your run and enhancing your ability to dodge tricky obstacles and reach further into the game. Avoid the Bombs: Stay alert! Bombs are scattered throughout the game, threatening to end your high-flying adventure prematurely with a single touch. Challenge Awaits at Every Turn: Masorchi offers a fresh challenge and a chance to demonstrate your aerial prowess with each tap. Can you navigate through the bombs, maximize your resources, and secure a top spot on the leaderboard? Jump into Masorchi and showcase your skills in this thrilling quest for supremacy in the skies!

Screenshots

Play Chess for iMessage4 screens
Masorchi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Masorchi at 4.4 against Play Chess for iMessage's 3.1. Masorchi also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 29%). Play Chess for iMessage's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (170 vs 7). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Masorchi holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Play Chess for iMessage has 170 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Play Chess for iMessage's written reviews are positive against 67% of Masorchi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Play Chess for iMessage ships an update daily, Masorchi every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Play Chess for iMessage versus Masorchi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlay Chess for iMessageMasorchi
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (170 ratings)4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings170 — better7
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB15 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperChess.com, LLCAaron Castillo

Customer experience

Play Chess for iMessage

All ratings165 ratings
Positive50.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative40.6%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral8.0%
Negative62.8%

Masorchi

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Play Chess for iMessage

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • iCloud authentication error when already logged in
  • App cannot be uninstalled from device
  • No home screen icon appears after installation
  • Game doesn't work with group chats over 2 people
  • Time calculation error giving opponent extra time
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  • Unconfirmed moves being made automatically
  • App freezes requiring phone restart
  • First move triggers iCloud login requirement
  • Message send failures requiring game restart
  • VPN blocks app functionality
  • Haptic feedback cannot be disabled

Requested features

11 requests
  • Confirmation dialog for accidental game reviews
  • Uninstall functionality
  • Ability to choose piece color or randomize
  • CPU/AI opponent mode
  • Fischer random chess mode
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  • Android cross-platform compatibility
  • Sticker support
  • Haptic feedback toggle option
  • Auto-update moves without closing app
  • Resend option for failed messages
  • Link chess.com account integration

Masorchi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Play Chess for iMessage

No in-app purchases

None

Masorchi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Play Chess for iMessage free?
Play Chess for iMessage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Masorchi free?
Masorchi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Play Chess for iMessage or Masorchi?
Masorchi is rated higher. Play Chess for iMessage averages 3.1 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Masorchi averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Play Chess for iMessage or Masorchi have ads?
Neither Play Chess for iMessage nor Masorchi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Play Chess for iMessage or Masorchi?
Play Chess for iMessage ships an update daily, and Masorchi every 19 months. Most recently, Play Chess for iMessage was updated on November 3, 2026 and Masorchi on November 4, 2026.

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