Comparison

CheckMyMate vs 8bit Chess

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

Head to head
About

CheckMyMate

Features
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Transform Mistakes into Mastery CheckMyMate is the first tactics trainer that studies your Lichess games, pinpoints every slip, and converts those critical moments into bite-sized puzzles. Stop guessing which lines to practice — train precisely where you’re weakest and watch your rating climb. How It Works 1. Enter your Lichess username (no password needed). 2. Our engine scans your recent games for tactics you missed or misplayed. 3. Instantly receive a tailored puzzle set that targets those exact positions. 4. Solve, review computer-perfect lines, and repeat—each new game brings fresh, personal challenges. Key Features • Blunder-Based Drills – Every puzzle comes directly from errors in your own play. • Adaptive Difficulty – Puzzles scale as your tactics improve, keeping you in the learning sweet spot. • Daily Refresh – New games? New puzzles. Open the app to an always-updated training menu. • Dark & Light Themes – Train day or night in comfort. Why You’ll Love It Generic puzzle rushes are great, but they ignore the unique blind spots in your game. CheckMyMate erases that gap, turning every past blunder into tomorrow’s quick win—so your next real-board tactic feels like déjà vu. Terms of Use: https://checkm8.dev/terms-of-use.html Support: support@checkm8.dev

About

8bit Chess

Master chess tactics with over 10,000 puzzles in a classic 8-bit style. Features include various puzzle types, difficulty levels, and a hint system. Play offline or against an AI.

Highlights
  • 10,000+ curated chess puzzles
  • 7 difficulty levels
  • Mate in X and themed puzzles
  • Endgame and Opening puzzles
  • Freeplay against ChessJS AI
  • Offline play
  • Hint system
Features
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8bit Chess - Chess Puzzles Training Master chess tactics with thousands of puzzles in classic 8-bit style! FEATURES: • 10,000+ curated chess puzzles • 7 difficulty levels (600-2500+ rating) • Mate in X puzzles • 10+ themed puzzles • Endgame puzzles • Opening puzzles • Freeplay against ChessJS AI after completing a puzzle • 100+ Beautiful retro themes (with many more to come!) • Hint system for learning • Progress tracking • Offline play PREMIUM UPGRADE: • Remove all ads • Unlock all themes • Unlimited Hints • Support indie development Perfect for beginners learning tactics or masters staying sharp. Download now and become a chess puzzle master!

Screenshots

CheckMyMate3 screens
8bit Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CheckMyMate at none against 8bit Chess's shown. 8bit Chess's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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. CheckMyMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 8bit Chess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CheckMyMate ships an update every 3 weeks, 8bit Chess fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CheckMyMate versus 8bit Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckMyMate8bit Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxim NovikovKrishan Panduwawala

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CheckMyMate

Subscriptions2
  • CheckMyMate - Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • CheckMyMate - Yearly Premium$12.991 Year
1 purchases

8bit Chess

One-time1
  • 8bit Chess Puzzles Premium$3.99

Questions

Is CheckMyMate free?
CheckMyMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 8bit Chess free?
8bit Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CheckMyMate or 8bit Chess have ads?
8bit Chess shows ads; CheckMyMate does not.
Which is updated more often, CheckMyMate or 8bit Chess?
CheckMyMate ships an update every 3 weeks, and 8bit Chess fortnightly. Most recently, CheckMyMate was updated on October 7, 2026 and 8bit Chess on October 3, 2026.

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