Comparison

ChessKnock vs Mouseslip

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

Mouseslip

Analyze your chess games move by move with a powerful engine, get accuracy scores, and understand every decision. Solve thousands of puzzles offline and play against AI bots at various skill levels.

Highlights
  • Import games from Chess.com and Lichess
  • Full game review with evaluation graph and move classification
  • Thousands of offline tactics puzzles
  • Play against dozens of AI training bots
  • Optional AI coach for move explanations
  • Step through lines with live engine evaluation
Features
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Mouseslip is free, full-strength chess analysis that runs entirely on your iPhone — no subscription, no account required. Powered by a native Stockfish engine, Mouseslip reviews your games move by move: an evaluation bar, an accuracy score for each side, and a clear label for every move from Brilliant to Blunder — so you finally understand what went wrong, and what went right. ANALYZE YOUR GAMES • Import games by username from Chess.com or Lichess • Full Game Review: eval graph, per-move classifications, and accuracy • Step through any line with live engine evaluation and best moves SOLVE PUZZLES • Hundreds of thousands of tactics puzzles, filterable by rating and theme • Download puzzle packs to solve completely offline — no connection needed • Track your puzzle rating as you improve PLAY TRAINING BOTS • Dozens of bots rated 400 to 2800 — pick your level • Play as White, Black, or random, with takeback and an optional eval bar • Analyze any game you just played with one tap BUILT FOR LEARNING • Optional AI coach — bring your own OpenAI or Claude key for plain-English move explanations • Piece-ID notation to make moves easier to read • Light and dark themes No login needed to analyze, solve, or play. Download a puzzle pack once and Mouseslip works fully offline.

Screenshots

ChessKnock4 screens
Mouseslip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mouseslip at none against ChessKnock's 1. ChessKnock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Mouseslip asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ChessKnock versus Mouseslip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessKnockMouseslip
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWest East Labs LLCBaby Dog Asset Management Incorporated

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ChessKnock

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99
None

Mouseslip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChessKnock free?
ChessKnock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mouseslip free?
Mouseslip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChessKnock or Mouseslip have ads?
Mouseslip shows ads; ChessKnock does not.

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