Comparison

Spy Chess vs Kishmat

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

Head to head
About

Spy Chess

Features
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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.

About

Kishmat

Features
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Kishmat is a chess app for playing on the same iPhone or iPad. Play against another person locally, or switch to Solo mode and play against the built-in computer opponent. The Solo engine searches legal chess moves on the device and shows a live visual of the search while it thinks. You can choose Eco, Mid, or Max power depending on how much time you want the engine to spend per move. No accounts, no tracking, no ads, and no in-app purchases. Features: - Local two-player chess - Single-player Solo mode - Adjustable engine power - Live search visualization - Legal move highlighting - Undo, reset, and board flip - Check, checkmate, and stalemate detection - Castling, en passant, and pawn promotion

Screenshots

Spy Chess4 screens
Kishmat1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kishmat at none against Spy Chess's 2. Kishmat also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). Spy Chess's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Spy Chess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Kishmat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spy Chess ships an update every 6 weeks, Kishmat every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Spy Chess versus Kishmat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpy ChessKishmat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size162 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcus NashArash Parnia

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Spy Chess

Subscriptions2
  • Spy Chess Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Spy Chess Pro Annual$9.991 Year
None

Kishmat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spy Chess free?
Spy Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kishmat free?
Kishmat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spy Chess or Kishmat have ads?
Neither Spy Chess nor Kishmat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spy Chess or Kishmat?
Spy Chess ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kishmat every 4 days. Most recently, Spy Chess was updated on October 30, 2026 and Kishmat on November 5, 2026.

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