Bob & Lynda vs Chessconnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bob & Lynda
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"Here I am, I'm Bob. Together with Lynda, we're the most incorrect app you've ever encountered. I couldn't care less about political correctness, and I'm here to let you vent all your anger on everything that drives you crazy. Annoying colleague, politicians, noisy neighbors, I don't care who it is. I'm your release valve, your partner in madness, the only one who understands how awful everything is. Download my app, if you dare!" Terms and Conditions (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.amdigitallife.it/boblyndapolicy
Chessconnect
Connect your electronic chessboard to your mobile device for an enhanced online chess experience. Play on major platforms, enjoy full game features, and utilize board-specific enhancements.
- Connect electronic chessboards to mobile
- Seamless integration with Chess.com, Lichess.org, and more
- Play against bots or human opponents
- Supports Chess960
- Enhanced gameplay features
- Wide electronic board compatibility
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Great news for iOS users! The Chessconnect app is now available, bringing the most popular browser extension for electronic chess boards directly to your mobile device. Just like the acclaimed Chrome extension, the Chessconnect iOS app lets you seamlessly connect your smart chessboard to top platforms like Chess.com, Lichess.org, Noctie.ai, and Chessiverse.com. Now, you can enjoy the authentic feel of a physical board combined with the power of online play, anywhere you go! Why You'll Love the Chessconnect iOS App: Play Anywhere: Connect your electronic chessboard to your iOS phone or tablet for an unmatched portable chess experience. 100% Free: Get all the great features of Chessconnect without any cost or hidden fees. Seamless Integration: Enjoy direct, legal connections to leading chess sites using their official APIs. Extensive Board Support: Compatible with almost all electronic chess boards that are equipped with Bluetooth LE. Full Online Features: Play against bots or human opponents, participate in live tournaments, solve puzzles, and dive into studies – all from your physical board. Enhanced Gameplay: Benefit from features like optional move delay, sound or speech announcements, and move/time display on compatible chess clocks. Chess960 Support: Enjoy full support for Chess960 (Fischer Random Chess). Download the Chessconnect iOS app today and elevate your game! (Please note: DGT's electronic chess boards require the Chessconnect adapter for DGT and iOS. See here for more information: https://chessconnect.de/#chessconnect-adapter)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Chessconnect at none against Bob & Lynda's shown. Bob & Lynda's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Bob & Lynda sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year and Chessconnect sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bob & Lynda ships an update every 9 days, Chessconnect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bob & Lynda | Chessconnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AM Digital Life | JORN DR. GEHRING |
In-app purchases
Bob & Lynda
- annual premium pass$3.991 Year
Chessconnect
- English Breakfast$3.99
- Darjeeling$8.99
- Earl Grey$22.99
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