Comparison

Play AI Chess vs CBoard Chess

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

Head to head
About

Play AI Chess

Features
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Experience the ultimate chess challenge with our immersive chess game! Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player, you can test your skills against a powerful AI with four difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert. Key Features: Play Against AI: Choose from 3 difficulty levels to match your skill. Pick Your Side: Play as white or black and start your strategic journey. Smart AI Opponent: The AI adapts to your moves for a more dynamic game. Smooth Gameplay: Intuitive controls for seamless chess experience. Challenge yourself and refine your chess tactics! Whether you’re aiming to improve or just enjoy a casual game, this chess app offers an engaging experience for players of all levels. Can you defeat the AI at its hardest level? Download now and find out!

About

CBoard Chess

Enjoy a distraction-free chess experience with a powerful AI opponent. Play instantly without an internet connection on your iPhone or iPad. This app offers a clean interface and multiple built-in engines for practice and play.

Highlights
  • Multiple built-in chess engines
  • Offline play (no internet required)
  • Clean, fast, and intuitive interface
  • Instant new games
  • Designed for iPhone and iPad
  • No ads, accounts, or tracking
Features
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CBoard Chess is a fast, elegant offline chess app designed for players who want a clean, distraction-free experience with powerful built-in AI engines. Play against multiple computer engines, practice your skills, and enjoy smooth, responsive gameplay without needing an internet connection. Features: • Multiple built-in chess engines • Offline play — no internet required • Clean, fast, and intuitive interface • Instant new games • Designed for iPhone and iPad • No ads, no accounts, no tracking Whether you're a casual player or a serious fan of chess engines, CBoard Chess gives you a pure and focused way to enjoy the game.

Screenshots

Play AI Chess3 screens
CBoard Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Play AI Chess at 15.1 against CBoard Chess's 26.1. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Play AI Chess versus CBoard Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlay AI ChessCBoard Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB2 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAKlaus Tecnologia LTDATONY E CAMPBELL

In-app purchases

None

Play AI Chess

No in-app purchases

None

CBoard Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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