Comparison

ChessDash vs ChessHut

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

Head to head
About

ChessDash

Experience chess with a fresh twist, featuring dynamic game modes and adaptive AI. Challenge yourself with unique rules and fast-paced gameplay that keeps you on your toes.

Highlights
  • Dynamic game modes
  • Dash mode with time limits
  • Play from middle/end-game
  • Adaptive AI opponents
  • Replay famous positions
Features
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Step into a world where classic chess meets innovation! Welcome to ChessDash, a groundbreaking new chess game that reimagines the traditional board with exciting twists, dynamic rules, and immersive gameplay. Designed for both seasoned chess players and curious newcomers, ChessDash challenges your strategy and creativity like never before. Features: - Dynamic Game Modes: From traditional chess mode to dash mode. Start plying from ending or middle-game. Replay from famous or carefully crafted positions. Each mode tests your strategy in unique ways. - Dash Mode: In Dash Mode the player has only a few seconds to make a move but failing to make a move in time doesn't lead to the loss. The turn simply moves to the opponent. In Dash Mode there is no zugzwang and you have to capture the king. The new mode make chess more intensive and exciting. - Adaptive AI Opponents: Challenge yourself against AI that learns and evolves with your skill level. Every match will push your limits! Privacy policy: https://akatek.biz/apps/chessdash/privacy_policy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

ChessHut

Features
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Chess for everyone. No account, no ads, and it works offline. PLAY THE COMPUTER Eight opponents with their own personalities, from a gentle beginner to the toughest boss. Beat one to unlock the next, and win without hints or take-backs to earn all three stars. Take-backs never run out, and you get 3 hints every game. 300 PUZZLE LEVELS Start easy and climb through 300 levels, from first checkmates to master tactics, earning up to three stars on each. A new daily puzzle every day, from over 8,000 puzzles in the Lichess open database. LEARN FROM EVERY GAME After each game, see your key mistake explained in plain words, step through it on the board and practice the idea with a puzzle. PLAY A FRIEND Two players on one device, with an optional clock from 3 to 30 minutes. MAKE IT YOURS App themes including a dark mode, board styles and piece sets. In 14 languages, on iPhone and iPad. CHESSHUT PRO: ONE PAYMENT, NO SUBSCRIPTION - Unlimited puzzles (free players get 5 a day, plus the daily puzzle) - Unlimited hints, each with the idea behind the move - Beat the Clock: solve as many puzzles as you can in three minutes - Every puzzle theme: forks, pins, sacrifices, endgames and more - Live coaching that rates every move you make - Every theme, board and piece set Your games and progress stay on your device. ChessHut collects only anonymous usage statistics, never your moves or personal details. Puzzles come from the Lichess.org open puzzle database, released into the public domain. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ChessDash4 screens
ChessHut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChessDash at none against ChessHut's 3. ChessDash also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). ChessHut's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price 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

Both are free to download. ChessHut sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ChessDash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChessDash ships an update every 2 weeks, ChessHut weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
ChessDash versus ChessHut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessDashChessHut
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkaTek LLCDharmaraju Pilli

In-app purchases

None

ChessDash

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ChessHut

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Big Tip$4.99
  • ChessHut Pro$9.99

Questions

Is ChessDash free?
ChessDash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChessHut free?
ChessHut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ChessDash or ChessHut have ads?
ChessDash shows ads; ChessHut does not.
Which is updated more often, ChessDash or ChessHut?
ChessDash ships an update every 2 weeks, and ChessHut weekly. Most recently, ChessDash was updated on November 4, 2026 and ChessHut on November 8, 2026.

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