SumoChess vs Chessapeake
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SumoChess
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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.
Chessapeake
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Chessapeake is a chess app built for people who want to get better without turning chess into a grind. Play against a human-feeling opponent, review your games with a patient coach, and practice the exact skills that help you improve: tactics, openings, endgames, calculation, board vision, and practical decision-making. Whether you are learning the rules, returning after years away, or trying to sharpen your club-level game, Chessapeake gives you a calmer, more useful way to train. What you can do: โข Play adjustable chess opponents with different styles โข Learn with a coach that explains ideas clearly โข Practice 50 focused chess skills โข Review games and understand key moments โข Build confidence with guided drills and mini lessons โข Train openings, tactics, endgames, and calculation โข Track progress through skill mastery and learning journeys โข Use localized app language support across major chess markets Chessapeake is designed to feel less like a cold engine and more like a thoughtful chess partner. The goal is not just to show you the best move. It is to help you understand why a move works, what changed in the position, and what skill to practice next. A better chess routine starts here: play, learn, review, and come back stronger. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://arcofdescent1.github.io/chessapeake/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SumoChess at none against Chessapeake's 3. SumoChess also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Chessapeake's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 13 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Chessapeake sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SumoChess asks for nothing beyond the download.
SumoChess ships an update every 13 months, Chessapeake every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SumoChess | Chessapeake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 11 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AnnapurnApp Technologies UG haftungsbeschrankt | David Seppi |
In-app purchases
SumoChess
No in-app purchases
Chessapeake
- Chessapeake Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
- Chessapeake Plus Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Founder Lifetime$69.99









