Comparison

SenseRobot vs Checkmate IRL

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SenseRobot

Features
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SenseRobot AI Robot's dedicated app is used for network connection, user pairing, user creation, and confirming game information. Conduct network connection and user pairing of SenseRobot AI Robot through the app. User creation and information registration through the app enable user switching on the robot. Confirming game records and replaying game records is possible through the app, improving chess skills through reflection. [Auto-Renewable Subscription – AI Coach] Senserobot provides AI guidance, analyzes your moves during games, and helps you improve your chess skills. Subscription Periods: 1 month (monthly auto-renewing product), 12 months (yearly auto-renewing product). Subscription Prices: Please refer to the iAP pricing information. Examples: – Monthly auto-renewing product: $9.99 per month –Yearly auto−renewing product: $99.99 per year Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Cancel Subscription: To cancel your subscription, please manually turn off auto-renewal in your iTunes/Apple ID Settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. Renewal: Your iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the expiration date. Once the payment is successful, your subscription will be extended by one subscription period. First Month Free Trial: During the free trial period, if you choose to subscribe again or cancel your subscription, your free trial benefits will not be revoked, and you may continue to use the free trial until the trial period ends. Privacy Policy: https://jupiter.senserobotchess.com/robot-public-intl/en-US/all-in-app/agreement/privacy/en User Registration Agreement: https://jupiter.senserobotchess.com/robot-public-intl/en-US/all-in-app/agreement/register/en AUTO-RENEWAL SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: https://jupiter.senserobotchess.com/robot-public-intl/en-US/all-in-app/agreement/auto-renewal

About

Checkmate IRL

Connect with local chess players and venues to play in person. Track your games with a digital clock, build your rating, and organize tournaments. Enjoy daily puzzles and a trophy case for your achievements.

Highlights
  • Find nearby chess venues and players
  • Digital chess clock with customizable time controls
  • Glicko-based rating system
  • Organize tournaments and events
  • Daily chess puzzles
  • Track friend head-to-head records
  • Create and manage clubs
Features
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chess in real life is better. across a real board, against someone sitting opposite you. checkmate irl is where that chess lives. find the cafés, clubs and parks near you, see who is down to play, then let the chess clock save every game and turn it into a rating that's yours. built for the board, not the screen. nearby: places and people a map-first view of the chess around you. 2,500+ venues in 60+ countries, from cafés and clubs to parks and play spots, with photos, ratings and comments, and the players nearby. down to play flag that you want a game at a venue right now, and see who else is up for it near you. message, then play direct messages between players, with a request-a-game action built into the chat. see someone down to play, then lock it in. the clock a full chess clock: bullet, blitz, rapid, classical, or your own time control. one-tap quick start, automatic move counting, and your opponent confirms the result so your record stays honest. works fully offline. your rating a real, algorithm-backed rating from every game you play, built on the glicko system, with your full rating history laid out in detail. show your online and fide ratings on your profile too. every rival, remembered add friends and keep a head-to-head record against each one. see their games in your feed, and settle it next time you sit down. clubs create venue clubs tied to your local spot, or social clubs for your friends and city crew. public or private, with announcements, leaderboards and member roles. tournaments and events run real events from your phone: swiss-style tournaments with automatic pairings, or casual open-play meetups. live standings, and results that count toward your rating like any other game. daily puzzle a fresh mate-in-2 or mate-in-3 every day, with hints, a full solution and your own puzzle rating. works offline too. streaks and trophy case a streak that counts the weeks you actually play at the board, plus a trophy case for the badges you earn along the way. share post shareable result cards for your games and tournaments to instagram, whatsapp and more. checkmate irl is where your real chess lives: every place, every rival, every game. terms of use: https://checkmateirl.com/terms-of-service privacy policy: https://checkmateirl.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

SenseRobot3 screens
Checkmate IRL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Checkmate IRL at every 8 days against SenseRobot's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SenseRobot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Checkmate IRL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SenseRobot ships an update every 2 months, Checkmate IRL every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SenseRobot versus Checkmate IRL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSenseRobotCheckmate IRL
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB56 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBeijing SenseRobot Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.Lucas Schaubel

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SenseRobot

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Auto-Renewing1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Auto-Renewing1 Month trial$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • 1 month$9.99
  • 12 months$99.99
2 purchases

Checkmate IRL

Subscriptions2
  • CheckmateIRL Pro$4.991 Month
  • CheckmateIRL Pro$39.991 Year

Questions

Is SenseRobot free?
SenseRobot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Checkmate IRL free?
Checkmate IRL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SenseRobot or Checkmate IRL have ads?
Neither SenseRobot nor Checkmate IRL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SenseRobot or Checkmate IRL?
SenseRobot ships an update every 2 months, and Checkmate IRL every 8 days. Most recently, SenseRobot was updated on October 27, 2026 and Checkmate IRL on November 5, 2026.

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