8bit Chess vs ChessPuz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
8bit Chess
Master chess tactics with over 10,000 puzzles in a classic 8-bit style. Features include various puzzle types, difficulty levels, and a hint system. Play offline or against an AI.
- 10,000+ curated chess puzzles
- 7 difficulty levels
- Mate in X and themed puzzles
- Endgame and Opening puzzles
- Freeplay against ChessJS AI
- Offline play
- Hint system
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8bit Chess - Chess Puzzles Training Master chess tactics with thousands of puzzles in classic 8-bit style! FEATURES: • 10,000+ curated chess puzzles • 7 difficulty levels (600-2500+ rating) • Mate in X puzzles • 10+ themed puzzles • Endgame puzzles • Opening puzzles • Freeplay against ChessJS AI after completing a puzzle • 100+ Beautiful retro themes (with many more to come!) • Hint system for learning • Progress tracking • Offline play PREMIUM UPGRADE: • Remove all ads • Unlock all themes • Unlimited Hints • Support indie development Perfect for beginners learning tactics or masters staying sharp. Download now and become a chess puzzle master!
ChessPuz
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Elevate your chess vision and calculation speed with ChessPuz — the bespoke, minimalist chess puzzle trainer designed for players who value focus, elegance, and deliberate practice. Whether you are a casual player looking to sharpen your tactical intuition or a competitive tournament player aiming for 2000+ ELO calculation precision, ChessPuz provides the ultimate tactical sanctuary. ◆ 1,250+ CURATED TACTICAL PUZZLES Progress through hand-selected positions ranging from foundational checkmates to complex grandmaster-level tactical brilliancies. Every puzzle offers a single, definitive tactical solution. ◆ 90S ARCADE & OVERDRIVE MODE Race against the clock in an adrenaline-pumping speed challenge. Chain correct moves to build your combo multiplier, trigger the fiery Overdrive mode, and score bonus seconds to break global records. ◆ SURVIVAL MODE: 3 LIVES Put your tactical stamina to the test. With only 3 lives and puzzles that progressively ramp from 800 to 2800+ ELO, calculate with absolute precision. How high can you climb? ◆ MISTAKE VAULT (SPACED REPETITION) Never repeat the same blunder twice. The intelligent Mistake Vault automatically archives failed puzzles, scheduling periodic re-tests until the winning motif becomes second nature. ◆ TACTICAL MOTIFS ACADEMY Focus on your specific blind spots: • Double Attacks & Forks • Pins & Absolute Pins • Skewers & Discovered Checks • Deflections, Decoys & Clearance Sacrifices • Back-Rank & Smothered Mates ◆ TENSION EVALUATION BAR Feel the psychological advantage shift with a sleek, minimalist evaluation tension bar responding in real time to every move. ◆ QUIET LUXURY & BESPOKE CRAFT Immerse yourself in clean obsidian aesthetics, tactile haptic feedback, acoustic wooden piece sounds, and six customizable board themes including Obsidian Carbon, Bauhaus Modern, and Cyber Slate. ◆ 100% OFFLINE & PRIVACY FIRST No internet required. No tracking. Play anywhere — on commutes, flights, or off-grid study sessions. Optional one-time Pro lifetime unlock available.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 8bit Chess at fortnightly against ChessPuz's every 3 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. 8bit Chess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ChessPuz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
8bit Chess ships an update fortnightly, ChessPuz every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 8bit Chess | ChessPuz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Krishan Panduwawala | Hasan Enes DIRIK |
In-app purchases
8bit Chess
- 8bit Chess Puzzles Premium$3.99
ChessPuz
- ChessPuz Pro Lifetime$3.99







