# OpenChess vs LEGENDS

The clearest difference is ads: OpenChess at none against LEGENDS's shown. OpenChess also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenChess sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and LEGENDS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OpenChess against 5.0 for LEGENDS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenChess | LEGENDS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openchess-an-opening-explorer/id6504700904/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legends-tal-chess-puzzles/id6755437794/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Bryant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559648957) | [Asif Newaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746991242) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenChess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openchess-an-opening-explorer/id6504700904)

Master chess openings by playing against a specialized AI. Explore specific defenses or move sequences, and gain insights into positional advantages and piece values. Improve your game from the very first moves.

**Highlights:** Learn specific chess openings, Play against AI focused on opening lines, Analyze positional advantages, Evaluate piece values and mobility, Understand pawn structure, Track defended and attacked pieces

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tarrasch Defense Opening | $0.99 | one-time |
| Trompowsky Attack Opening | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scandinavian Defense Opening | $0.99 | one-time |
| Three Knights Opening | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zukertort Opening | $0.99 | one-time |
| Van't Kruijs Opening | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vienna Game Opening | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ware Opening | $0.99 | one-time |
| Opening Explorer | $4.99 | one-time |
| OpenChess Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


### LEGENDS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legends-tal-chess-puzzles/id6755437794)

Solve real chess puzzles from legendary games and experience the brilliance of chess icons. Relive historic moments, understand game progression, and play critical positions as if you were there. Perfect for chess history and tactics enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Play as legendary Grandmasters, Real chess puzzles from historic games, Step-by-step game progression, Built-in chess engine analysis, Track progress and improvement, Regular updates with new puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Path of legends - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Path of legends - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenChess free?

OpenChess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LEGENDS free?

LEGENDS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OpenChess or LEGENDS?

OpenChess and LEGENDS are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do OpenChess or LEGENDS have ads?

LEGENDS shows ads; OpenChess does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*