Spy Chess vs Gambito Puzzles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Spy Chess
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Spy Chess takes the game you know and adds a layer of hidden betrayal: before the match begins, secretly select 3 of your opponent's pieces (never their king) to recruit as your spies. Your opponent has no idea which pieces are compromised. Each spy can be revealed exactly once, the moment you do, it flips to your color and you control it for the rest of the game. Reveal too early and you tip your hand; wait too long and the opportunity might slip away. Every match becomes a psychological battle layered on top of the classic one. Play your way - Challenge the AI across three difficulty levels - Play online against real opponents, or invite a friend directly - Chat with friends and track your history with saved, reviewable games Master the classic rules, then master the art of the double agent. Go Pro to remove ads and unlock unlimited online multiplayer.
Gambito Puzzles
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Gambito is a focused chess tactics trainer built for practical improvement. Solve puzzles from an offline database, track your progress with a Glicko-2 rating system, and develop mastery through spaced repetition โ no internet connection or account required. Choose from six distinct puzzle modes to match your training goal: - Unlimited: solve at your own pace with no time pressure - Streak: keep a correct-answer streak alive - Storm: race the clock to solve as many as possible - Thematic: focus on specific tactical motifs - Blind: train calculation by hiding the board - No Tactic: practice recognizing when there is no winning combination Your Glicko-2 rating adjusts dynamically to reflect your true tactical strength. Spaced repetition surfaces puzzles at the right time to reinforce long-term retention. Terms of Use (EULA): https://gambitochess.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Gambito Puzzles at every 4 days against Spy Chess's every 6 weeks. Gambito Puzzles also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Spy Chess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Gambito Puzzles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Spy Chess ships an update every 6 weeks, Gambito Puzzles every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spy Chess | Gambito Puzzles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 162 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Marcus Nash | Dynadel |
In-app purchases
Spy Chess
- Spy Chess Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Spy Chess Pro Annual$9.991 Year
Gambito Puzzles
- Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- Premium Annual7 Days trial$4.991 Year
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