Comparison

GrandMaster Openings vs JBoard Chess Master

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

Head to head

About

GrandMaster Openings

Features

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GrandMaster Openings is your AI-powered chess companion, designed to elevate your game through personalized opening strategies. With our intuitive chat interface, you can discuss moves and get instant AI-guided suggestions tailored to your skill level. Say goodbye to uncertainty and hello to confident, strategic play with GrandMaster Openings.

About

JBoard Chess Master

Features

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Chess Master lets you enjoy classic chess anytime. Play against smart AI, track your moves, manage time, and improve your skills with a clean and intuitive experience.

Screenshots

GrandMaster Openings4 screens

JBoard Chess Master3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JBoard Chess Master at every 4 days against GrandMaster Openings's every 8 months. 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

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

GrandMaster Openings ships an update every 8 months, JBoard Chess Master every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

GrandMaster Openings versus JBoard Chess Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	GrandMaster Openings	JBoard Chess Master
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 8 months	Every 4 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	48 MB	27 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	Coding Minds, Inc.	Lai Do Ha Anh

In-app purchases

None

GrandMaster Openings

No in-app purchases

None

JBoard Chess Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GrandMaster Openings free?

GrandMaster Openings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is JBoard Chess Master free?

JBoard Chess Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do GrandMaster Openings or JBoard Chess Master have ads?

Neither GrandMaster Openings nor JBoard Chess Master shows ads.

Which is updated more often, GrandMaster Openings or JBoard Chess Master?

GrandMaster Openings ships an update every 8 months, and JBoard Chess Master every 4 days. Most recently, GrandMaster Openings was updated on October 27, 2026 and JBoard Chess Master on October 28, 2026.