Comparison

Wrist Chess vs Equ8

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

Head to head
About

Wrist Chess

Engage in chess on your wrist, offering online play against millions via Lichess, offline challenges against Stockfish, and tactical puzzles. Spectate live tournaments and follow favorite players.

Highlights
  • Online play with Lichess
  • Offline play against Stockfish
  • Chess puzzles for tactics
  • Watch Lichess TV and channels
  • Tune into tournament broadcasts
  • Follow preferred Lichess players
Features
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Play Online with Lichess Connect with millions of chess players from around the world with Lichess online play. Challenge your friends or find a random opponent with the same skill level. Play Offline Against Stockfish Challenge yourself offline with games against the Stockfish engine. No internet? No problem. Hone your skills against a strong opponent even when you’re on the go. Chess Puzzles Sharpen your tactics with a diverse range of chess puzzles. Whether you’re warming up for a game or just challenging yourself, these puzzles are sure to test and enhance your skills. Watch Lichess TV and Channels Spectate Lichess TV and channels to catch ongoing games and content. Get insights into various matches and styles of play, all without leaving your wrist. Tune into Tournament Broadcasts Stay updated with live broadcasts of chess tournaments. Follow the strategies, tactics, and tension of competitive play, all from the convenience of your watch. Follow Your Preferred Lichess Players Keep tabs on your favorite Lichess players. Receive notifications about their latest moves and stay in the loop with their progress and games. Dive into the chess universe with our Chess App for watchOS. Download now for a comprehensive, on-the-go chess experience.

About

Equ8

This is a strategy board game where players form mathematical equations using digit and operator tiles. Score points by creating valid equations, utilizing bonus squares, and connecting to existing tiles. It offers multiple difficulty modes and various ways to play, including local, online, and against AI.

Highlights
  • Equation building gameplay
  • Score multipliers
  • Multiple difficulty modes
  • Pass and Play mode
  • Online multiplayer
  • CPU challenges
  • Elo ranking system
Features
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EQU8 is the equation board game that makes math feel like a strategy game. Place digit and operator tiles on a 15×15 board to build valid math equations — and outscore your opponent before the bag runs out. Think Scrabble, but with numbers. HOW IT WORKS Select tiles from your rack and place them on the board to form a valid equation. Score points based on the tiles you play. Land on a Double Digit or Triple Equation square to multiply your score. Connect to existing tiles to build perpendicular equations and score even more. 4 DIFFICULTY MODES Beginner (ages 6+) uses addition only. Early Math (ages 7+) adds subtraction. Intermediate (ages 9+) brings in multiplication. Full Game (ages 11+) includes all four operations. Start simple and level up as your players grow. NEW: WEEKLY CHALLENGES Four fresh puzzles every Sunday, one per mode. Each has a preset board and rack. Find the one move that hits the goal, such as an exact score or using all 7 tiles. The clock starts when you tap Start. Race other players on weekly leaderboards, use hints if you're stuck, and keep your week streak alive. PLAY YOUR WAY Pass and Play lets two players share one device. Online play lets you challenge anyone and take turns whenever you want. Friend Challenges let you invite a specific player. Matchmaking pairs you with someone at your skill level using a full Elo ranking system. CPU Mode — challenge the computer in Easy, Medium, or Hard. Your computer Elo rating improves as you get better, and the difficulty grows with it. Free players get Levels 1 and 2. Pro unlocks all four modes against the CPU. RANKING SYSTEM Every online game is ranked. Earn a separate Elo rating for each of the four modes and climb the ranks in the ones you play most. FREE AND PRO Free players get full access to Beginner and Early Math modes — locally, online, against the CPU, and in Weekly Challenges — with up to 3 active online games at once. Upgrade to Pro with a one-time purchase to unlock all four modes, unlimited games, and the Intermediate and Full Game weekly challenges. No Ads! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Equ84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Equ8 at 5.0 against Wrist Chess's 3.8. Equ8 also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). Wrist Chess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Equ8 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Wrist Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Equ8 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wrist Chess ships an update every 5 weeks, Equ8 every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Wrist Chess versus Equ8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrist ChessEqu8
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.3 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukas KusikChester Hawkins

Customer experience

Wrist Chess

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Equ8

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Wrist Chess

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Equ8

One-time1
  • Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Wrist Chess free?
Wrist Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Equ8 free?
Equ8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wrist Chess or Equ8?
Equ8 is rated higher. Wrist Chess averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Equ8 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Wrist Chess or Equ8 have ads?
Neither Wrist Chess nor Equ8 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wrist Chess or Equ8?
Wrist Chess ships an update every 5 weeks, and Equ8 every 9 days. Most recently, Wrist Chess was updated on October 24, 2026 and Equ8 on October 24, 2026.

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