# SmallFish Chess for Stockfish vs Memory Match (Vargas Tech)

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SmallFish Chess for Stockfish at 4.5K against Memory Match (Vargas Tech)'s 3. SmallFish Chess for Stockfish also leads on chart position (#17 vs unranked). Memory Match (Vargas Tech)'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

SmallFish Chess for Stockfish costs $4.99 and Memory Match (Vargas Tech) $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Memory Match (Vargas Tech) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmallFish Chess for Stockfish has 4.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of SmallFish Chess for Stockfish's written reviews are positive against 100% of Memory Match (Vargas Tech)'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmallFish Chess for Stockfish | Memory Match (Vargas Tech) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smallfish-chess-for-stockfish/id675049147/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-match-vargas-tech/id6760602852/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 195 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ted Wong](https://appshunter.io/developer/570426131) | [John Vargas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885164336) |

## What reviewers say

### SmallFish Chess for Stockfish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smallfish-chess-for-stockfish/id675049147)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Board, #61 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

This chess application leverages the powerful Stockfish engine to help you analyze your games, study strategic thinking, and track your progress. It offers detailed game reviews, graphical evaluations, and access to opening books and endgame tablebases.

**Highlights:** Blunder checking, Multiple line analysis, Graphical game evaluation, Endgame tablebase, Opening books, Import from Chess.com and Lichess, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful chess engine
- 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
- 💡 Customizable board and piece styles
- 🚀 Fast move calculations
- 👍 Helpful analysis and suggestions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Issues with board and coordinate display
- 🐛 Inconsistencies in engine difficulty levels
- 🐛 Problems with PGN file handling
- 👎 Complicated user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when setting up positions
- Incorrect move suggestions and engine evaluations
- Freezing and unresponsiveness during gameplay
- Issues with board and coordinate display alignment

**Requested features**

- Add support for variations and multiple analysis lines
- Implement a two-player mode with piece flipping
- Add PGN file sorting, searching, and folder support
- Provide an option to hide the board and show captured pieces
- Integrate with chess.com and other platforms


### Memory Match (Vargas Tech)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memory-match-vargas-tech/id6760602852)

A classic card matching game designed to test and improve your memory and focus. Flip cards to find matching pairs and clear the board quickly. Enjoy a fun and relaxing puzzle experience perfect for players of all ages.

**Highlights:** Classic memory matching gameplay, Improves memory and concentration, Clean and easy-to-use interface, Quick games for short breaks, Smooth performance on iOS devices

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmallFish Chess for Stockfish free?

SmallFish Chess for Stockfish costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Memory Match (Vargas Tech) free?

Memory Match (Vargas Tech) costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SmallFish Chess for Stockfish or Memory Match (Vargas Tech)?

Memory Match (Vargas Tech) is rated higher. SmallFish Chess for Stockfish averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Memory Match (Vargas Tech) averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do SmallFish Chess for Stockfish or Memory Match (Vargas Tech) have ads?

Neither SmallFish Chess for Stockfish nor Memory Match (Vargas Tech) shows ads.

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