# ChessMatch2 vs Nonoverse

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChessMatch2 | Nonoverse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessmatch2/id6689514464/reviews)** | [4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonoverse-nonogram-puzzles/id6748441182/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 16 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jack McCormack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658121467) | [Bartlomiej Niemtur](https://appshunter.io/developer/873021586) |

## 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


### Nonoverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonoverse-nonogram-puzzles/id6748441182)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pattern Puzzles: Chapter 4 | Free | one-time |
| Pattern Puzzles: Chapter 1 | Free | one-time |
| Pattern Puzzles: Chapter 2 | Free | one-time |
| Pattern Puzzles: Chapter 3 | Free | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | Free | one-time |
| Unlock Image Puzzles | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChessMatch2 free?

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

### Is Nonoverse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ChessMatch2 or Nonoverse?

ChessMatch2 is rated higher. ChessMatch2 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Nonoverse averages 4.8 from 41 ratings.

### Do ChessMatch2 or Nonoverse have ads?

Neither ChessMatch2 nor Nonoverse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChessMatch2 or Nonoverse?

ChessMatch2 ships an update every 9 days, and Nonoverse fortnightly. Most recently, ChessMatch2 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Nonoverse on November 5, 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.*