# ChessBar vs Vela Xtream

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChessBar at none against Vela Xtream's 2. ChessBar also leads on ratings volume (42 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0.0 vs 17.0). Vela Xtream's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vela Xtream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. ChessBar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vela Xtream holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChessBar has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of ChessBar's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vela Xtream's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChessBar | Vela Xtream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessbar/id6742020900/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vela-xtream-iptv-player/id6799030809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 109 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChessLab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796366640) | [Arpit Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783663052) |

## What reviewers say

### ChessBar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessbar/id6742020900)

Discover and join local, in-person chess meetups in bars and cafes. Connect with players of all skill levels for friendly matches and community events. Experience the joy of face-to-face chess in a relaxed atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Find local chess tournaments, Play against enthusiasts, Learn and improve your game, Experience over-the-board chess, Join a global community, Free chess events

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vela Xtream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vela-xtream-iptv-player/id6799030809)

This app is a private media player for your IPTV subscription. It allows you to organize and watch live TV channels from your provider using an M3U playlist or Xtream login. Enjoy features like a TV guide, subtitle selection, and casting to your TV.

**Highlights:** M3U playlist and Xtream login support, Live TV guide grid, Searchable categories, Wide format playback support, Subtitle and audio track selection, Picture in Picture and AirPlay, Casting to TV

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vela Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Vela Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChessBar free?

ChessBar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vela Xtream free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ChessBar or Vela Xtream?

Vela Xtream is rated higher. ChessBar averages 4.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Vela Xtream averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ChessBar or Vela Xtream have ads?

ChessBar shows ads; Vela Xtream does not.

### Which is updated more often, ChessBar or Vela Xtream?

ChessBar ships an update every 3 days, and Vela Xtream every 3 days. Most recently, ChessBar was updated on October 25, 2026 and Vela Xtream on October 25, 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.*