Comparison

Tic vs Chess2026

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

Head to head
About

Tic

Features
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Will you be the first to reach the maximum rating of 2,880? Get your three chess pieces in a row and win: all three pieces of the color you are playing lined up horizontally, vertically or diagonally โ€“ on a different row than your start row. The pieces move just like they do on a chessboard. If you or your phone manage to get three in a row, the game is over. You can choose whether you play with white or black. You can have the starting position of the pieces chosen by your phone or you can place them yourself as you want. You can play at eight playing levels. At level one your phone plays random moves, from level three your phone really starts to 'think' and gives you good counterplay. In addition to playing a black or white game, you can also opt for puzzles. You then get a game situation, a challenge that you have to solve. Every game or draw you win earns you credits and rating gains. If you lose, it costs you points. Using hints or taking a move back also costs you credits. After installation you get thirty free games, followed by five free games per day. If you want to play more, you can choose a monthly or an annual subscription. Terms of Use: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

About

Chess2026

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Chess 2026 โ€“ the ultimate chess experience on your iPhone and iPad! Challenge yourself against a smart AI opponent with four difficulty levels, from beginner-friendly to expert. Whether you're just learning the game or sharpening your skills, Chess 2026 adapts to your level. FEATURES: โ€ข Play vs Computer โ€“ Four AI difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert โ€ข Play vs Friend โ€“ Pass-and-play on one device with a friend or family member โ€ข Beautiful Design โ€“ Clean, modern chessboard with smooth animations โ€ข Move Highlights โ€“ See legal moves, last move, and check indicators โ€ข Undo Move โ€“ Made a mistake? Take it back and try again โ€ข Sound Effects โ€“ Satisfying move, capture, and check sounds โ€ข Works Offline โ€“ No internet connection required to play Perfect for beginners learning chess or experienced players looking for a quick game on the go. Download now and start playing!

Screenshots

Tic4 screens
Chess20264 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess2026 at none against Tic's 2. Chess2026 also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Tic's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Tic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Chess2026 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 2 level
Tic versus Chess2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTicChess2026
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaco MelseVarsha Verma

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tic

Subscriptions2
  • Month$0.991 Month
  • Year$4.991 Year
None

Chess2026

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tic free?
Tic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess2026 free?
Chess2026 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tic or Chess2026 have ads?
Chess2026 shows ads; Tic does not.

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