Comparison

SUNNYSITES 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

SUNNYSITES

Discover real-time sunny or shady spots in your city. Find the perfect location for relaxing in the sun or escaping the heat, whether for outdoor cafes, walks, or sports.

Highlights
  • Live map view of sun and shade
  • Location-based spot finding
  • Ideal for outdoor activities
  • Intuitive and easy to use
Features
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SunnySites – Find your perfect spot! Sun or shade? YOU decide! With SUNNYSITES, you can find the best sunny or shady spots in your city in real time. Whether you want to relax in the sun or escape the heat, our app shows you exactly where to find the perfect place. Features: - Live map view – Instantly see where the sun and shade are. - Location-based – Quickly find the best spot near you. - For every situation – Perfect for outdoor cafes, walks, sports, or relaxing in the shade. - Easy to use – Intuitive operation, no complicated setup.

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

SUNNYSITES4 screens
Checkmate IRL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SUNNYSITES at none against Checkmate IRL's 2. Checkmate IRL's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Checkmate IRL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SUNNYSITES asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SUNNYSITES ships an update every 3 weeks, Checkmate IRL every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SUNNYSITES versus Checkmate IRL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSUNNYSITESCheckmate IRL
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB56 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMaximilian GunzelLucas Schaubel

Customer experience

SUNNYSITES

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Checkmate IRL

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SUNNYSITES

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Checkmate IRL

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

Questions

Is SUNNYSITES free?
SUNNYSITES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Checkmate IRL free?
Checkmate IRL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SUNNYSITES or Checkmate IRL have ads?
Neither SUNNYSITES nor Checkmate IRL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SUNNYSITES or Checkmate IRL?
SUNNYSITES ships an update every 3 weeks, and Checkmate IRL every 8 days. Most recently, SUNNYSITES was updated on October 30, 2026 and Checkmate IRL on November 5, 2026.

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