Comparison

ChessKnock vs Chessferatu

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — 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

Chessferatu

Learn and practice chess openings through a gamified experience with eerie rivals and high-stakes decisions. Study, battle, and improve with focused play modes, detailed move analysis, and lifetime stats. Features a distinctive horror-inspired presentation for a unique training approach.

Highlights
  • Gamified chess learning
  • Offline capability
  • Study opening lines
  • Battle mode for openings
  • Detailed move analysis
  • Lifetime stats tracking
  • Horror-inspired presentation
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Chessferatu is chess learning gamified. Have fun while you learn chess openings and move selections all with no subscriptions and offline capability. Instead of feeling like a dry lesson or a generic engine board, Chessferatu turns practice into a world of eerie rivals and high-stakes decisions where every move counts. Study, battle, and improve through focused play modes designed to help you get stronger while keeping the experience fast, engaging, and memorable. Whether you want to sharpen your opening knowledge, test yourself against themed opponents, or simply play and review your decisions, Chessferatu is built to make improvement feel rewarding. Battle a cast of distinct chess opponents with their own visual style and progression Study opening lines in a guided mode built for repetition and learning Follow in the footsteps of Grandmasters in our unique dynamic Grandmasters mode Practice openings in battle mode to test whether you can actually apply what you studied (Over one billion human games analyzed for real offbook mistakes) Review your move quality with detailed feedback including top moves, excellent moves, great moves, good moves, inaccuracies, errors, and blunders Track your accuracy and performance after each completed game View lifetime stats to measure long-term progress Monitor streaks and push for cleaner, more consistent play Explore a wide range of openings and lines through a streamlined menu system Train in a distinctive horror-inspired presentation that gives the game its own identity Chessferatu is designed for players who want more than a plain chess board. It is for learners who want structure, for competitors who want feedback, and for chess fans who want practice to feel alive. The result is a training-focused chess app with personality, atmosphere, and real depth. If you enjoy chess improvement, opening practice, move analysis, and a darker visual style, Chessferatu offers a fresh way to train. Step into the world, face the roster, learn the lines, and see how far your game can go.

Screenshots

ChessKnock4 screens
Chessferatu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ChessKnock at none against Chessferatu's shown. ChessKnock also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. ChessKnock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chessferatu sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ChessKnock versus Chessferatu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessKnockChessferatu
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB354 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperWest East Labs LLCHalf-Cocked Studios

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ChessKnock

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99
3 purchases

Chessferatu

One-time3
  • Unlock All Opponents$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Magic Keyring$9.99

Questions

Is ChessKnock free?
ChessKnock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chessferatu free?
Chessferatu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ChessKnock or Chessferatu have ads?
Chessferatu shows ads; ChessKnock does not.

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