A.C.E vs Pure Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A.C.E
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This home grown chess engine is rated ~1500ELO and is much more realistic than a chess . com bot! Test your skills and see if you can win!
Pure Chess
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Play chess the way it should be: fast, focused, and beautifully crafted. No ads. No clutter. Just pure chess with smart features that help you play better: - Adjustable AI with depth mode and timed mode - Learning cues for last move and check threats - Rich capture insights and material breakdowns - Voice move announcements and optional board sounds - Saved game state and settings, so you can pick up right where you left off Whether you want calm practice or a serious challenge, Pure Chess keeps the board clear and your mind on the game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: A.C.E at 11.0 against Pure Chess's 13.0. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | A.C.E | Pure Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alastair McNeill | robert wildon |
In-app purchases
A.C.E
No in-app purchases
Pure Chess
No in-app purchases









