# Big Chess vs Neo Chess Arena

The clearest difference is ads: Big Chess at none against Neo Chess Arena's shown. Big Chess also leads on ratings volume (37 vs 1). Neo Chess Arena's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Big Chess sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Neo Chess Arena sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Neo Chess Arena holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Chess has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Chess | Neo Chess Arena |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-chess-online-strategy/id6745835661/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-chess-arena/id6785647413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big Chess](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814163739) | [Mohamed Fadelelmoula](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777478371) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-chess-online-strategy/id6745835661)

Experience chess on a larger 10x10 board with new pieces and expanded strategic depth. Challenge players worldwide, play with friends, solve puzzles, and explore numerous chess variants.

**Highlights:** 10x10 board expansion, Online multiplayer with ELO matchmaking, Play with friends and watch live games, Offline AI opponent with 7 difficulty levels, Hundreds of chess puzzles, 9 unique chess variants, Deep customization options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan – All Features | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan – All Features | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Plan – All Features | $3.99 | per year |


### Neo Chess Arena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-chess-arena/id6785647413)

Engage in focused, competitive chess matches with a clean, modern interface. Perfect for learning, practicing tactics, or enjoying quick strategic games anytime. Outsmart opponents and sharpen your mind in a polished arena experience.

**Highlights:** Clean, modern chess design, Fast and focused gameplay, Strategic matches, Easy controls, Casual and serious player support, Polished arena experience

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NeoChess Premium | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Chess free?

Big Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Neo Chess Arena free?

Neo Chess Arena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Big Chess or Neo Chess Arena?

Neo Chess Arena is rated higher. Big Chess averages 4.8 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Neo Chess Arena averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Big Chess or Neo Chess Arena have ads?

Neo Chess Arena shows ads; Big Chess does not.

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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.*