# AroundChess vs TenK

The clearest difference is rating: TenK at 5.0 against AroundChess's 2.2. AroundChess's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AroundChess sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and TenK sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TenK holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AroundChess has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AroundChess ships an update every 2 weeks, TenK every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AroundChess | TenK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aroundchess/id6746404970/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenk-skill-tracker/id6759447567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [aroundchess AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816680097) | [Odin Solutions, lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878421565) |

## What reviewers say

### AroundChess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aroundchess/id6746404970)

Analyze your chess games with detailed metrics, track your progress with interactive charts, and train with tactical puzzles and endgame scenarios. Experiment with positions in an interactive playground to improve your strategy and win more games.

**Highlights:** Deep game analysis with PGN import and Chess.com linking, Move-by-move accuracy metrics and mistake breakdowns, Opening explorer with success rate statistics, Interactive rating charts and win/loss/draw stats, Endgame and tactical drills powered by Stockfish, Interactive playground for position experimentation

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $4.49 | per month |
| Premium Subscription (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| 1 Analysis Token | $0.49 | one-time |
| 5 Analysis Tokens | $1.49 | one-time |
| 10 Analysis Tokens | $2.79 | one-time |
| 25 Analysis Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |
| 50 Analysis Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Analysis Tokens | $17.99 | one-time |


### TenK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenk-skill-tracker/id6759447567)

This app helps you track your progress towards mastering any skill by logging your focused effort and predicting when you'll reach your goals. It provides clear data and visual proof of your growth, moving beyond gamified rewards to focus on real achievement.

**Highlights:** Log focused work sessions, Predict skill mastery dates, Track multiple skills, Visualize progress on 10,000-hour path, Measure real effort and growth

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription Package | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Discount Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Package | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AroundChess free?

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

### Is TenK free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AroundChess or TenK?

TenK is rated higher. AroundChess averages 2.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TenK averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AroundChess or TenK have ads?

Both AroundChess and TenK show ads.

### Which is updated more often, AroundChess or TenK?

AroundChess ships an update every 2 weeks, and TenK every 2 months. Most recently, AroundChess was updated on September 11, 2026 and TenK on July 9, 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.*