lichesseboard vs ChessBar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
lichesseboard
Connect your electronic chessboard via Bluetooth to play chess games. Experience the full functionality of a popular mobile chess platform, but with physical board interaction. Enjoy a seamless integration for enhanced gameplay.
- Bluetooth electronic chessboard connection
- Full Lichess.org mobile app functionality
- Physical board chess gameplay
- Open-source application
- Free to use
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Lichess eboard is a free, open-source application base on lichess.org moblie app. Its basic function is to connect to the electronic chessboard through Bluetooth, and the chess playing function that can usually only be completed on the mobile terminal is completed on the electronic chessboard.Except that you can play chess on Lichess with an electronic chessboard, other functions are exactly the same as Lichess App.
ChessBar
Discover and join local, in-person chess meetups in bars and cafes. Connect with players of all skill levels for friendly matches and community events. Experience the joy of face-to-face chess in a relaxed atmosphere.
- Find local chess tournaments
- Play against enthusiasts
- Learn and improve your game
- Experience over-the-board chess
- Join a global community
- Free chess events
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The ChessBar app helps you find and join friendly, real-life chess meetups in bars, cafés, and other cozy spots near you, all for free. Whether you’re a seasoned player, a beginner, or somewhere in between, ChessBar is an open community where everyone comes together for the joy of playing chess face to face. With ChessBar, you can: - Find local chess tournaments in just a few taps and play against other enthusiasts for free in warm, welcoming venues - Learn and improve your game by facing players of all levels over a drink, in a fun and relaxed atmosphere - Feel the thrill of over-the-board chess: experience the intensity of in-person matches, whether you’re playing for fun or aiming to qualify for the ChessBar finals - Join a growing community already active in dozens of cities across Europe, America and Africa, and meet fellow chess lovers wherever you go Our mission: bring the joy of over-the-board, free chess events to communities around the world. Download ChessBar today and rediscover the joy of real-life chess!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ChessBar at 4.8 against lichesseboard's 2.3. ChessBar also leads on ratings volume (42 vs 4) and device support. lichesseboard's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ChessBar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChessBar has 42 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | lichesseboard | ChessBar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (4 ratings) | 4.8 (42 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 89.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 42 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | 海燕 赵 | ChessLab |
In-app purchases
lichesseboard
No in-app purchases
ChessBar
No in-app purchases









