Comparison

ChessKnock vs Gambito

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

Head to head
About

ChessKnock

Features
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ChessKnock: Your Ultimate 2-Player Chess Experience ChessKnock brings back the classic, face-to-face excitement of chess by letting you play with a friend on a single device. It's the perfect way to connect, strategize, and enjoy the timeless game of chess, no internet required! 2-Player Local Multiplayer: Challenge a friend, family member, or anyone nearby to an engaging game of chess, all on one device. Deep Customization: Tailor your game experience with extensive settings for time controls, piece movement rules, and more. Stunning Themes: Personalize your chessboard and pieces with a variety of beautiful themes to match your style. Game History: Review past matches, analyze your moves, and learn from your victories and defeats. Comprehensive Rulebook: New to chess or need a refresher? Our built-in rulebook covers everything from basic movements to advanced strategies. Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or just learning the ropes, ChessKnock offers an intuitive and enjoyable way to play chess with someone right next to you. Download now and let the games begin!

About

Gambito

Features
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Gambito is a full-featured chess analysis and training app built for practical improvement. Play, analyze, and study in one focused workspace with fast local performance and no account required. Analyze positions with Stockfish 18 for precise tactical depth and Maia (lc0) for a human-like neural perspective. Move seamlessly between game play and analysis to inspect critical positions, compare continuations, and understand the ideas behind each move. Key capabilities: - Play against the engine with adjustable strength - Real-time evaluation, depth feedback, and top-move suggestions - Multi-line analysis for comparing candidate plans - Hint arrows and danger/threat visualization - Blunder, mistake, and missed-opportunity detection - Puzzle generation from your own game history - Opening guidance and post-move review workflows - Save and resume games for long-term training - Support for compatible electronic chess boards Whether you are preparing for tournament games, practicing openings, or sharpening tactics, Gambito gives you clear, actionable insight to help you make stronger decisions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://gambitochess.com/terms.html

Screenshots

ChessKnock4 screens
Gambito4 screens

Verdict

The call

ChessKnock and Gambito are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. ChessKnock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Gambito sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ChessKnock versus Gambito: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessKnockGambito
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better13.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size36 MB249 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWest East Labs LLCDynadel

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ChessKnock

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99
2 purchases

Gambito

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan$0.991 Month
  • Premium Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Year

Questions

Is ChessKnock free?
ChessKnock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gambito free?
Gambito is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ChessKnock or Gambito have ads?
Neither ChessKnock nor Gambito shows ads.

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