ChessMatch2 vs Nonoverse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChessMatch2
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.
- 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
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>>>Welcome to ChessMatch2++ -> Chess Club of Champions!!~ ->Featuring VARIABLE SPEED Annotated Match REPLAY & Fully INTERACTIVE Chessboard w/ Z-Override -Play Chess REMOTELY in Real-Time via FaceTime Screen Sharing from ANYWHERE in the Entire WORLD!~ FaceTime Chess!! -> to Play Chess via FaceTime Screen Sharing: [Connect via FaceTime] -> [Select "SHARE MY SCREEN" Option] -> [Press NEW Button] -> [Create New Annotated MOVES LIST Match] or [Tap Chess Pieces to MOVE] >>> it's so EASY!~ -Play CORRESPONDENCE Chess via TextMessage or Email -> w/ Algebraic Notation Match Moves Lists or by using GALLERY of Chessboards ->With Over 230+ Annotated Matches & Chess Openings Included, there is Plenty of Room to Grow [Press GAMES -> Select a Match -> Press REPLAY to Move the Chess Pieces Automatically!~ ] 1) GAMES -> ALGEBRAIC NOTATION Play:......COPY & PASTE Entire Chess Matches into the "MATCH MOVES LIST" ****Tap "LOAD" button to Update MOVES List Changes ****Use "Qa1c3Z" notation style to OVERRIDE Normal Play......add or remove ANY Chess pieces.....Intended for Use by PROMOTED PAWNS....add a "Z" ***Navigate Match MOVES using Forwards & Backwards --> ARROW Buttons......Tap "GALLERY" Button to EXIT REPLAY Mode ******Go FAST, Go Slow or even Go Backwards!~ 2) GALLERY of Chessboards......just like a REAL Chess Set........just TAP "FROM" Square & "TO" Square ***to SAVE Progress -> Press COPY....*GALLERY Chessboards RETURN to ORIGINAL Mint Condition on Exit ***Navigate Stored CHESS GAMES using ARROW Buttons ......Add Pieces by Tapping Mountain for MENU -> MOUNTAIN Menu (Icon) -> REPLAY Variable Speed Adjust (ex. 0.089) / SILENT Option / Purple & Red Pieces for Manual Chessboard Demonstrations -ChessMatch2 is Designed to use Standard FIDE Formatting....[*Z-Override for PAWNs which have been PROMOTED] **Q = Queen, K = King, B = Bishop, R = Rook, N = Knight & (P = Pawn for Z-Override Moves) **Promoted Pawn Pieces use the simple “Qa1c3Z” format -> [Chess Piece + SquareOne + SquareTwo + Z] -MATCH NOTES TextField is Provided for COMMENTARY Purposes ONLY & Plays NO ROLE in Actually Moving the Chess Pieces -Practice Speed Chess Decision Making & Convenience with ADJUSTABLE Time Delay REPLAY (located in Mountain Menu) **If a Chess Piece is NOT Moving…or is Coming Back to Life…..check for NOTATION Formatting Error or Match Rule Breaking issue ***Common Notation MIstakes: 1) not including “x” in Qxd3 -> when Capturing a Piece, 2) Illegal Move without Using Z-Override -> Pawn Moving too many Squares / Knight moving to illegal Square / Row Numbering 1 - 8 / etc ***Common Wrong Piece Moved Issue: Two Knights & Two Rooks OVERLAP -> If Both Knights or Both Rooks can Legally Move to the Square, just Add Initial ROW or COLUMN Designator to Specify Desired ACTIVE Chess Piece -> ex. Rxdb3 or Rx4b3 ->To Force an illegal Chess Move, use the Qb3d5Z style OVERRIDE method provided….ChessMatch2 is great for Special Demonstrations & Student Instruction -> for iPads: ADVANCE Chess Pieces by Tapping the Left & Right Edges of the Screen when Enjoying an Annotated ChessMatch in LANDSCAPE Mode! **Playing via MOVES LIST MATCH is Recommended -> [Modify MOVES LIST] -> [Press LOAD Button] -> [Press REPLAY Button] -> [Enjoy!] -> [Repeat] **to Adjust Annotated Match REPLAY Speed: [Press GAMES] -> [Press OPTIONS] -> [Scroll Down & Press "Mountain MENU"] -> [Modify Decimal Number -> Smaller is Faster!] -> [Press REPLAY] ***During a Moves List Match, ALL of the Chess Pieces can be Moved or Modified without Interfering with the Match -> this makes ChessMatch2 Perfect for Demonstrations / Departures / Practice / & LEARNING -> or even Do-Over's!~ -> Chess CLOCK -> Fischer Increment / Bronstein Delay / Sudden Chess / & US Delay! -> [GAMES] -> [OPTIONS] -> [Chess CLOCK] -> the Chessboard dates back to the 1600s & the Oldest Match is from 1475 ----------> ChessMatch2 is your BEST MOVE!++
Nonoverse
Engage your logic and creativity with a picture puzzle game that reveals hidden images. Enjoy a variety of puzzle types and user-friendly features for a relaxing challenge. Play offline anytime, anywhere.
- Multiple puzzle types (image, pattern, garden)
- Clean, intuitive interface
- Dark mode support
- Quality-of-life features (undo, drag select)
- Offline play
- iPhone and iPad support
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One of the cleanest and most user-friendly nonogram puzzle games. Use number clues to solve grids and reveal hidden pixel art. Whether you're new to nonograms or already a fan, Nonoverse offers a relaxing, satisfying, and rewarding experience. Come for the essentials: - Thoughtfully designed interface, - No ads, - Works offline, - Dark mode. Stay for the depth: - Multiple puzzle types to explore, - Daily puzzles, - Smooth controls (drag, double tap, assist tools). - Flexible settings and customization, Loved by players: - "Fantastic, clean UI and well designed puzzles. Would love to see this continue to grow. It’s so nice to have a nonogram app that isn’t bloated or clunky or awkward to play." - "Simple, clean, and really satisfying to play. The puzzles are well-designed, the controls are smooth, and it’s easy to jump in for a quick brain break or settle in for longer sessions." - "Can’t recommend this highly enough." Start revealing hidden images today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Nonoverse at Free against ChessMatch2's $0.99. Nonoverse also leads on ratings volume (41 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). ChessMatch2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Nonoverse is free to download; ChessMatch2 costs $0.99 up front. Nonoverse sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ChessMatch2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
ChessMatch2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nonoverse has 41 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ChessMatch2 ships an update every 9 days, Nonoverse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChessMatch2 | Nonoverse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.8 (41 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 41 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jack McCormack | Bartlomiej Niemtur |
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ChessMatch2
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In-app purchases
ChessMatch2
No in-app purchases
Nonoverse
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