Comparison

Chess 1vs1 vs Chess Now AI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chess 1vs1

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Small fun project with a new design. The idea is that the same thing is seen from both sides and the pieces are not upside down. Ideal for use as an offline chess board. Best on iPad

About

Chess Now AI

Features
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Experience the "Game of Kings" like never before. Chess Now AI by Now Studio LLC combines a sophisticated on-device chess engine with the power of AirPlay, turning your iPhone or iPad into a professional chess terminal and your TV into the ultimate game board. Solo Play Reimagined Whether you're a beginner learning the Ruy Lopez or an advanced player looking for a challenge, our local AI adapts to your skill level. Watch the game unfold on the big screen, making it easier to visualize the board and analyze your next move. Key Features: Seamless AirPlay Integration: Cast your match to any AirPlay-compatible TV or Mac. Perfect for coaching, learning, or spectator viewing. Powerful Local AI: Challenge ourselves against an engine that runs 100% offline. No internet required. Move History & Analysis: Track your moves in real-time on a clean, minimalist interface. Privacy First: No ads, no accounts, and no data tracking. Your strategies stay your own. No Subscriptions: Get a professional chess experience without a monthly bill.

Screenshots

Chess 1vs13 screens
Chess Now AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

Chess 1vs1 and Chess Now AI are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Chess 1vs1 versus Chess Now AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess 1vs1Chess Now AI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnton HerzbergAmol Srivastava

In-app purchases

None

Chess 1vs1

No in-app purchases

None

Chess Now AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess 1vs1 free?
Chess 1vs1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess Now AI free?
Chess Now AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess 1vs1 or Chess Now AI have ads?
Neither Chess 1vs1 nor Chess Now AI shows ads.

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