Comparison

Chess Combinations vs Chess Maze Challenge

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

Head to head
About

Chess Combinations

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The application offers solving chess problems, divided into sections by openings and their variations or types of tactical techniques. The goal of each task is to find a combination to mate the king, achieve an advantage, and win pieces. In most sections of the application, after solving each problem, you can see the entire chess game from which the position was obtained.

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Chess Maze Challenge

Features
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Chess Maze is a simple yet addictive logic game where you learn how chess pieces move - and immediately put that knowledge to the test in action. How does it work? Your piece stands on the board. Enemy pieces control certain squares and you cannot step on them. Your goal is to reach the green square in as few moves as possible β€” avoiding the danger zones. Play as the Knight, Bishop, Rook, Queen, or King - each piece moves differently and requires a different way of thinking. The board is generated fresh every time, so no two games are the same. Maximum stars to earn: 45. Learn mode - understand before you play Not sure how the Knight moves? Can't remember the castling rules? The Learn section shows every piece on an interactive board β€” tap any square to see where the piece can move. For each piece you'll find: Movement rules written in plain language Tips for beginners A historical fun fact Who is it for? You're just starting your chess journey and want to get comfortable with piece movements You've been playing for years and want a purely logical exercise - no opponent, no pressure You enjoy puzzles and want something for a few minutes a day How many stars will you manage to collect?

Screenshots

Chess Combinations4 screens
Chess Maze Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess Maze Challenge at none against Chess Combinations's 23. Chess Combinations's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Chess Combinations sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Chess Maze Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess Combinations ships an update every 2 weeks, Chess Maze Challenge every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Chess Combinations versus Chess Maze Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess CombinationsChess Maze Challenge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size40 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaksim KolosovDawid Wrzesinski

In-app purchases

23 purchases

Chess Combinations

One-time23
  • Knight forks$1.99
  • Sacrifice on e6$3.99
  • Scandinavian Defense (white)$4.99
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  • Italian Opening, black pieces$4.99
  • Queen Sacrifice$4.99
  • Caro-Kann (white pieces)$4.99
  • Sicilian Defense (Dragon)$5.99
  • Sicilian Defense (Najdorf)$5.99
  • Italian Opening, white pieces$5.99
  • Scandinavian Defense$5.99
  • Classic Caro-Kann$5.99
  • Sicilian Defense (Paulsen)$5.99
  • Sicilian Defense, white pieces$5.99
  • Scottish Gambit$5.99
  • Budapest Gambit$6.99
  • Grob's Attack$6.99
  • Slav Defense$6.99
  • Ruy Lopez Opening$6.99
  • London System$6.99
  • King's Indian defense$6.99
  • Queen's Gambit, black pieces$6.99
  • Catalan Opening$7.99
  • King's Gambit$8.99
None

Chess Maze Challenge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess Combinations free?
Chess Combinations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess Maze Challenge free?
Chess Maze Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess Combinations or Chess Maze Challenge have ads?
Neither Chess Combinations nor Chess Maze Challenge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chess Combinations or Chess Maze Challenge?
Chess Combinations ships an update every 2 weeks, and Chess Maze Challenge every 2 months. Most recently, Chess Combinations was updated on October 3, 2026 and Chess Maze Challenge on October 5, 2026.

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