Comparison

Trap Chess vs ChessFlare

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

Head to head
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
Features
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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.

About

ChessFlare

Master chess with structured courses on openings, endgames, and strategy. Build and organize your repertoire, memorize lines with spaced repetition, and analyze your games to identify and fix mistakes. Track progress with detailed statistics and train on your weaknesses with targeted sessions.

Highlights
  • Structured chess courses
  • Opening repertoire management
  • Spaced repetition memorization
  • Game analysis and review
  • Detailed progress statistics
  • Interactive move tree exploration
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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Learn chess in depth with complete COURSES on openings, endgames, strategy, and the key concepts of the game. Improve step by step with structured content tailored to your level, helping you better understand and apply the right ideas in your games. CREATE AND ORGANIZE YOUR REPERTOIRE Easily build and manage your opening and study database: import and edit PGN files, organize your lines into clear variations and chapters, and add annotations and comments. Everything is gathered in one powerful and intuitive space. MEMORIZE FASTER WITH SPACED REPETITION Turn your lines into lasting reflexes with a smart spaced repetition system based on SM2. Reviews are automatically scheduled at the right time and adapt to your performance, helping you learn efficiently without overload and retain key openings over time. ANALYZE YOUR GAMES AND FIX YOUR MISTAKES Turn every game into an opportunity to improve by syncing your games from Chess.com and Lichess. Identify key moments, spot important mistakes, and focus on what truly helps you progress. GAME REVIEW After each game, get a clear and useful summary: key moments, decisive mistakes, and practical suggestions for improvement. Quickly understand what made the difference and adjust your play. DETAILED STATISTICS Track your progress with precise data: success rate by opening, types and frequency of mistakes, and performance trends over time. Clearly identify your strengths and areas for improvement. TRAIN ON YOUR WEAKNESSES Stop wasting time on generic exercises. Work directly on your weak points with targeted sessions and a personalized approach tailored to your level. EXPLORE YOUR LINES WITH AN INTERACTIVE TREE Visualize and understand all your lines with a clear interface featuring an interactive move tree, built-in Stockfish analysis, and easy exploration of key positions. Make better decisions by truly understanding your openings. SYNC ACROSS ALL YOUR DEVICES Work anytime, anywhere, on desktop or mobile. Your data is synchronized in real time in the cloud, allowing you to switch seamlessly between study and training. Your progress is always up to date and accessible. PLAY MODE Practice directly on the board with a dedicated Play mode designed to help you apply what you learn in real game situations. Train against positions, test your understanding, and turn theory into practical chess skills. A COMPLETE WORKFLOW TO IMPROVE Unlike traditional tools, ChessFlare brings everything together in one system: repertoire creation, learning, review, analysis, and progress tracking. Improve faster with a clear and efficient workflow. WHO IS CHESSFLARE FOR? ChessFlare is designed for beginners and advanced players, competitive players who want to structure their preparation, coaches and students, as well as anyone passionate about openings and game analysis. Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Trap Chess3 screens
ChessFlare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trap Chess at none against ChessFlare's 13. Trap Chess also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ChessFlare's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ChessFlare sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month. Trap Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trap Chess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Trap Chess versus ChessFlare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrap ChessChessFlare
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB141 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperIaroslav MironovAnakyos

Customer experience

Trap Chess

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ChessFlare

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative4.0%

In-app purchases

None

Trap Chess

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

ChessFlare

Subscriptions8
  • Pro Monthly$7.491 Month
  • ChessFlare Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
  • ChessFlare Pro Yearly$22.991 Year
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  • ChessFlare Creator Referral -50%1 Month trial$24.991 Year
  • ChessFlare Pro Yearly$33.991 Year
  • ChessFlare Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$69.001 Year
  • ChessFlare Pro Family$109.001 Year
One-time5
  • 100 couronnes$0.99
  • 500 couronnes$3.99
  • 1 200 couronnes$6.99
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  • 2 500 couronnes$12.99
  • Pro Lifetime$133.99

Questions

Is Trap Chess free?
Trap Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChessFlare free?
ChessFlare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trap Chess or ChessFlare?
Trap Chess is rated higher. Trap Chess averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ChessFlare averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Trap Chess or ChessFlare have ads?
Neither Trap Chess nor ChessFlare shows ads.

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