Comparison

eChess vs Chessanova

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

Head to head
About

eChess

Learn and play chess in a fun, accessible way with interactive tutorials and engaging themes. Connect with friends for matches, complete with built-in video chat and special effects.

Highlights
  • Interactive tutorials for learning chess
  • Customizable themes from the shop
  • Connect and play with friends
  • Built-in video chat with special effects
  • Fun and easy learning approach
Features
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Inside the eChess game you will explore some great features like learning how to play with the tutorials, getting new and exciting themes in the shop and easily connect and play with your friends. Have fun playing with the built in video-chat with special effects and more. What are you waiting for? Install the game and let the fun begin! eChess is fully packed with a lot of great chess-themes already – and much more to come. Install the game now and experience this new and fun world of eChess together with your friends and family. Enjoy! Chess can sometimes seem a little intimidating, maybe a bit too serious and hard to learn as well! Now just relax and learn chess in a new, easy and most importantly fun way with eChess tutorials. Learn basic rules and learn how the pieces move and use your new skills to play and have a lot of fun! Install the game now to start learning the beautiful game of chess.

About

Chessanova

Features
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Welcome to Chessanova! This app offers a minimalist, 2D chessboard made for a face-to-face gameplay between two players. It is designed to create an intuitive chess experience that feels like a true game with pieces, free from the distractions of settings, buttons, or typical app controls. Key Features: - Symmetrical Piece Design: The chess pieces are designed with point symmetry, making them identical from both players' perspectives. No need to rotate pieces or adjust viewing angles – focus purely on the game without distractions. - Intuitive Multi-Touch Control: Move pieces naturally across the board with simple touch gestures. You can drag and drop or tap-select and place pieces precisely where you want. This freedom allows players to replicate a true over-the-board chess experience. - Unrestricted Moves: Unlike typical digital chess games, this app doesn’t restrict moves to legal ones. You can experiment freely – throw pieces off the board, try out unique starting positions, or quickly set up positions to explain tactics to your opponent. With a double-tap, you have unlimited undo and redo at your fingertips (redo by holding an additional finger on the display). - Hidden Move-Based Variants: Chessanova introduces a unique twist to classic chess, allowing you to alter the game through hidden moves. Adjust the board size or add extra pieces seamlessly—no menus or buttons needed. Simply place specific pieces in distinct ways to unlock modifications that bring fresh challenges and force even experienced players to rethink their strategies. Add a whole new layer of variety with one of the following moves: White Pawn to White Rook: Doubles the rooks and expands the board by two columns White Pawn to White Knight: Doubles the knights and expands the board by two columns White Pawn to White Bishop: Doubles the bishops and expands the board by two columns White Rook to White Rook: Removes all rooks and reduces the board by two rows and two columns White Knight to White Knight: Removes all knights and reduces the board by two rows and two columns White Bishop to White Bishop: Removes all bishops and reduces the board by two rows and two columns White Pawn to White Queen: Randomly changes the color scheme King to King: Resets the game A Pure Chess Experience: No bots, settings, in-app purchases, or unnecessary sounds. Just you, your opponent, and the chessboard. Discover a fresh approach to chess with endless possibilities. Enjoy playing together!

Screenshots

eChess4 screens
Chessanova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chessanova at none against eChess's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. eChess sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Chessanova asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
eChess versus Chessanova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereChessChessanova
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size619 MB48 MB
Age rating9+4+
DevelopereChess ASJonas Fehrenberg

In-app purchases

4 purchases

eChess

One-time4
  • 200 Coins$4.99
  • 500 Coins$9.99
  • 1000 Coins$16.99
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  • 2000 Coins$29.99
None

Chessanova

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eChess free?
eChess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chessanova free?
Chessanova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eChess or Chessanova have ads?
Neither eChess nor Chessanova shows ads.

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