# Trap Chess vs CoachCory

The clearest difference is price: Trap Chess at Free against CoachCory's $1.99. Trap Chess also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 18.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Trap Chess is free to download; CoachCory costs $1.99 up front. CoachCory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Trap Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Trap Chess against 5.0 for CoachCory. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trap Chess | CoachCory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trap-chess/id6752576880/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coachcory/id6760512003/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 96 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Iaroslav Mironov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630480538) | [Matthew Schorr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836832779) |

## What reviewers say

### Trap Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trap-chess/id6752576880)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CoachCory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coachcory/id6760512003)

This app provides detailed explanations for chess puzzles, focusing on the reasoning behind each move. It offers hundreds of traditional and custom puzzles to help users understand the 'why' of chess strategy. Users can also write their own explanations and compare them to the coach's advice.

**Highlights:** Detailed move explanations, Hundreds of traditional puzzles, Custom puzzle creation, User reasoning comparison, Focus on 'why' of chess strategy

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trap Chess free?

Trap Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CoachCory free?

CoachCory costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Trap Chess or CoachCory?

Trap Chess and CoachCory are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Trap Chess or CoachCory have ads?

Neither Trap Chess nor CoachCory shows ads.

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