# ChessMatch2 vs Conversation Starters

The clearest difference is price: Conversation Starters at Free against ChessMatch2's $0.99. Conversation Starters also leads on ratings volume (101 vs 1). ChessMatch2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 7 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Conversation Starters is free to download; ChessMatch2 costs $0.99 up front. Conversation Starters sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. ChessMatch2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ChessMatch2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Conversation Starters has 101 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ChessMatch2 ships an update every 9 days, Conversation Starters every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChessMatch2 | Conversation Starters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessmatch2/id6689514464/reviews)** | [4.6 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conversation-starters-qurious/id6745204949/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **101** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 16 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jack McCormack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658121467) | [Gami Kushkumar Rajeshbhai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837407978) |

## What reviewers say

### ChessMatch2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessmatch2/id6689514464)

Engage in real-time or correspondence chess matches remotely. Replay games with variable speed and interactive annotation, or practice speed chess with adjustable time delays. Features over 230 annotated matches and openings.

**Highlights:** Remote real-time chess via FaceTime screen sharing, Correspondence chess via text or email, Variable speed annotated match replay, Fully interactive chessboard with Z-Override, Over 230 annotated matches and openings, Adjustable time delay for speed chess practice

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Conversation Starters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conversation-starters-qurious/id6745204949)

This app provides a variety of conversation starters to help break the ice and deepen connections. It offers questions across different categories, suitable for couples, friends, family, and even workplace interactions. Turn any moment into an opportunity for meaningful dialogue.

**Highlights:** Icebreaker questions, Deepen connections, Various question categories, Suitable for couples, friends, family, Workplace team building, Solo journaling prompts

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Conversation Starters Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Conversation Starters Year | $24.99 | per year |
| Conversation Starters Gift | $9.99 | one-time |
| Conversation Starters Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChessMatch2 free?

ChessMatch2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Conversation Starters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ChessMatch2 or Conversation Starters?

ChessMatch2 is rated higher. ChessMatch2 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Conversation Starters averages 4.6 from 101 ratings.

### Do ChessMatch2 or Conversation Starters have ads?

Neither ChessMatch2 nor Conversation Starters shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChessMatch2 or Conversation Starters?

ChessMatch2 ships an update every 9 days, and Conversation Starters every 7 months. Most recently, ChessMatch2 was updated on October 19, 2026 and Conversation Starters on October 12, 2026.

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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.*