Comparison

ChessDash vs SumoChess

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

SumoChess

Features
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SumoChess is a free app offering a Chess variant created by avid Chess players, looking for a twist in the rules that would add fun and novelty to the traditional Chess game. In SumoChess you can only take pieces by pushing them off the board. Only the king can still take. That makes it more complex and intense than chess, as most of your pieces stay active, and you can have fun playing tricky moves by a well-placed push.

Screenshots

ChessDash4 screens
SumoChess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SumoChess at none against ChessDash's shown. ChessDash's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChessDash ships an update every 2 weeks, SumoChess every 13 months. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ChessDash versus SumoChess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessDashSumoChess
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB20 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAkaTek LLCAnnapurnApp Technologies UG haftungsbeschrankt

In-app purchases

None

ChessDash

No in-app purchases

None

SumoChess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChessDash free?
ChessDash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SumoChess free?
SumoChess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChessDash or SumoChess have ads?
ChessDash shows ads; SumoChess does not.
Which is updated more often, ChessDash or SumoChess?
ChessDash ships an update every 2 weeks, and SumoChess every 13 months. Most recently, ChessDash was updated on October 9, 2026 and SumoChess on October 9, 2026.

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