Comparison

Chess Masterclasses vs Trap Chess

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chess Masterclasses

Features
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Unlock the Secrets of Chess Legends, Study Iconic Games, Learn Master-Level Strategy, and Improve Your Play with Expert Commentary. Chess Masterclasses is the ultimate educational app for chess lovers. Whether you're a beginner eager to learn strategy or an advanced player aiming to sharpen your tactical edge, this app brings history’s greatest chess games to your fingertips, complete with deep analysis and professional commentary. Learn from the Greatest Chess Minds Step into the minds of grandmasters. Review iconic games played by world champions like Bobby Fischer, Garry Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen, Jose Capablanca, and many more. Each move is broken down with insightful commentary, giving you a front-row seat to master-level decision-making. Interactive Game Review Each featured match is presented with an intuitive, interactive board. Tap through moves, pause for thought, or jump to critical moments. Our detailed move-by-move breakdowns explain tactics, openings, endgames, positional play, and the psychology behind each decision. Perfect for All Skill Levels Whether you're just learning how to play chess or studying for tournaments, Chess Masterclass adapts to your level: - Beginners can follow commentary to build foundational understanding - Intermediate players gain insights into strategy, tempo, sacrifices, and transitions - Advanced users explore grandmaster-level ideas, complex variations, and historical context Why Choose Chess Masterclass? - Legendary Games Library: Hundreds of classic and modern games analyzed in depth - Expert Commentary: Learn why each move was made, not just what happened - Searchable Content: Filter by player, era, opening, or theme - Regular Updates: New games and commentary added frequently - Offline Mode: Study your favorite games anywhere, anytime - Beautiful UI: Clean, elegant interface optimized for iPhone and iPad Key Features: - Instructive commentary from experienced players - Move-by-move interactive analysis - Famous chess openings and traps explained - Deep dives into tactics, endgames, and positional ideas - Historic matches from tournaments, championships, and rivalries - Regularly updated content to keep learning fresh For the Global Chess Community Chess is a universal language, and Chess Masterclass is your companion for lifelong improvement. Whether you play online, at the club, or over-the-board with friends, you’ll build a stronger game by understanding how the masters think. Start your journey today, download Chess Masterclasses and transform how you study chess. Learn from the best to become your best.

About

Trap Chess

This educational game offers a unique chess experience with a twist. Players face a computer opponent and must choose between two moves each turn, one of which may be a trap. It's designed to help beginners and intermediate players practice calculation and pattern recognition.

Highlights
  • Chess with a twist
  • Computer opponent
  • Two move choices per turn
  • Trap detection
  • Practice calculation
  • Sharpen pattern recognition
  • Quick sessions
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Play chess with a twist designed for beginners and intermediate players. Face a computer opponent, and on every turn choose between two possible moves—one may be a trap. All standard chess rules apply. Use it to practice calculation, sharpen pattern recognition, or unwind with quick sessions. Familiar chess, new decisions: dodge the traps to win.

Screenshots

Chess Masterclasses4 screens
Trap Chess3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Chess Masterclasses versus Trap Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess MasterclassesTrap Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB96 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDAVIDE CASARINIIaroslav Mironov

In-app purchases

None

Chess Masterclasses

No in-app purchases

None

Trap Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess Masterclasses free?
Chess Masterclasses is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trap Chess free?
Trap Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess Masterclasses or Trap Chess have ads?
Neither Chess Masterclasses nor Trap Chess shows ads.

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