# CheckMat vs Fast Chess!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CheckMat at 81% against Fast Chess!'s 0%. CheckMat also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (159 vs 2). Fast Chess!'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CheckMat sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Fast Chess! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CheckMat holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CheckMat has 159 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of CheckMat's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fast Chess!'s.

CheckMat ships an update every 9 days, Fast Chess! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CheckMat | Fast Chess! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkmat-chess-and-puzzles/id6736687441/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-chess/id6757382636/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **159** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHECKMAT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769612878) | [Oksana Voloshyna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488883465) |

## What reviewers say

### CheckMat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkmat-chess-and-puzzles/id6736687441)

Learn, play, and improve at chess with AI opponents, friends, and daily puzzles. Track your progress with an Elo rating and earn rewards like trophies and in-game currency. Customize your board and enjoy a smooth, visually appealing interface.

**Highlights:** Play chess vs computer AI, Play chess with friends online, Solve daily chess puzzles, Track Elo chess rating, Earn trophies and achievements, Customize board skins and themes

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkmat Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Pawns 50 | $0.79 | one-time |
| Pawns 150 | $2.29 | one-time |
| Pawns 250 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pawns 500 | $6.99 | one-time |


### Fast Chess!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-chess/id6757382636)

Experience a faster, more dynamic chess game on a compact 6x6 board. Perfect for quick thinking and sharp strategy, this app offers balanced matches against opponents suited to your skill level. Ideal for both enthusiasts and casual players seeking a fresh twist on the classic game.

**Highlights:** Unique 6x6 chess board, Short, intense matches, Balanced opponent matching, Clean, minimalist design, Ideal for quick breaks, Daily practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hints package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hints package (5) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hints package (10) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hints package (20) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hints package (30) | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CheckMat free?

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

### Is Fast Chess! free?

Fast Chess! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CheckMat or Fast Chess!?

CheckMat is rated higher. CheckMat averages 4.7 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while Fast Chess! averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do CheckMat or Fast Chess! have ads?

Both CheckMat and Fast Chess! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CheckMat or Fast Chess!?

CheckMat ships an update every 9 days, and Fast Chess! fortnightly. Most recently, CheckMat was updated on November 4, 2026 and Fast Chess! on October 31, 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.*