Comparison

Chess Memory vs OpenMate

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

Head to head
About

Chess Memory

Features
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Discover Chess Memory, the innovative application that transforms your visual memory into a real strength, while immersing you in the captivating world of chess! Inspired by the incredible abilities of chess grandmasters to memorize complex positions on the chessboard, Chess Memory offers a fun and progressive approach to strengthen your mental agility. The concept: learn to memorize like a grandmaster Chess grandmasters don’t just play, they visualize and memorize. Their ability to remember the exact position of dozens of pieces, or even an entire game, is legendary. This talent is not reserved for an elite: it is a skill that Chess Memory allows you to develop, whatever your level. The principle is simple and addictive: you start by memorizing the position of 2 pieces on the chessboard. Once you master this exercise several times, a new piece is added. As your progress accelerates, the challenges become more and more complex, challenging and strengthening your visual memory, concentration and patience. Why play Chess Memory? By playing Chess Memory, you do much more than have fun. You actively stimulate your brain and improve essential skills such as: - Visual memory: By remembering the configurations of the chessboard, you work on your ability to visualize and memorize spatial information. - Concentration: The exercises require sustained attention, perfect for strengthening your ability to stay focused. - Mental resilience: Each challenge you overcome strengthens your perseverance when faced with complex tasks. Take on the challenge, piece by piece, and discover how far your mind can go with Chess Memory. Let your memory evolve like that of the greatest masters!

About

OpenMate

Master chess openings and play against a powerful engine with integrated coaching. This app offers a private, offline experience with visual guidance and strategy tips to improve your game. Enjoy uninterrupted play with no ads or distractions.

Highlights
  • Strong, fast chess engine
  • Fully offline functionality
  • Visual coaching with move suggestions
  • Built-in opening knowledge
  • Strategy tips and explanations
  • Play at your own pace, no clock
  • Undo moves freely
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Learn chess openings, or play chess against a strong, fast engine with built-in coaching and analysis tools. OpenMate runs entirely on your device. No internet connection, no accounts, and no data collection. Everything is local, private, and instant. Designed for both play and improvement, OpenMate combines engine strength with visual guidance and practical coaching to help you understand the game as you play. Features: • Strong, fast engine with instant responses: ~4M nodes per second on an iPhone 16 (half on Low Power Mode), ~2800 ELO at 3s/move! • Fully offline: no network access required • Hint mode with visual coaching: - Opening guidance with move suggestions and lists (multicolor arrows) - Engine-recommended moves (green arrows) - Threat visualization (red arrows) • Built-in opening knowledge to guide early play • Strategy tips with both chess terminology and plain-English explanations • Play as White or Black • Flip the board anytime • Undo moves freely at any point • No clock: play at your own pace without time pressure OpenMate is designed to remove friction and distractions. There are no ads, no sign-ups, and no interruptions. Just chess. Whether you want to practice openings, analyze positions, or simply play strong games offline, OpenMate gives you a focused and responsive experience. Built for iPhone and iPad, tested across devices, and optimized for smooth performance.

Screenshots

Chess Memory3 screens
OpenMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OpenMate at Free against Chess Memory's $1.99. Chess Memory's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

OpenMate is free to download; Chess Memory costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chess Memory versus OpenMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess MemoryOpenMate
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSylvain LambertRAMINE ROANE

In-app purchases

None

Chess Memory

No in-app purchases

None

OpenMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess Memory free?
Chess Memory costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenMate free?
OpenMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess Memory or OpenMate have ads?
Neither Chess Memory nor OpenMate shows ads.

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