# ChessMatch2 vs Rope Escape Master

The clearest difference is price: Rope Escape Master at Free against ChessMatch2's $0.99. Rope Escape Master also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 1) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). ChessMatch2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Rope Escape Master is free to download; ChessMatch2 costs $0.99 up front. Rope Escape Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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: Rope Escape Master has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ChessMatch2 ships an update every 9 days, Rope Escape Master weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChessMatch2 | Rope Escape Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessmatch2/id6689514464/reviews)** | [4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rope-escape-master/id6756253780/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 39.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#34** |
| Size | 16 MB | 485 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jack McCormack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658121467) | [POSEIDON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467502071) |

## 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


### Rope Escape Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rope-escape-master/id6756253780)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Free · Board, #140 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Untangle ropes from tricky knots and tangled messes in this fun and relaxing puzzle game. Train your logic with simple controls and hundreds of challenging levels. Enjoy casual gameplay with varied themes and continuous updates.

**Highlights:** Untangle ropes from knots, Hundreds of levels, Varied themes, Relaxing gameplay, Simple swipe controls, Continuous updates

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Honor Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Extra Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChessMatch2 free?

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

### Is Rope Escape Master free?

Rope Escape Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ChessMatch2 or Rope Escape Master?

ChessMatch2 is rated higher. ChessMatch2 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Rope Escape Master averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.

### Do ChessMatch2 or Rope Escape Master have ads?

Rope Escape Master shows ads; ChessMatch2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, ChessMatch2 or Rope Escape Master?

ChessMatch2 ships an update every 9 days, and Rope Escape Master weekly. Most recently, ChessMatch2 was updated on November 7, 2026 and Rope Escape Master on November 9, 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.*