# Trap Chess vs MainLine

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trap Chess at none against MainLine's 2. Trap Chess also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). MainLine's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MainLine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Trap Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

Trap Chess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MainLine has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trap Chess | MainLine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trap-chess/id6752576880/reviews)** | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mainline-chess-trainer/id6761091619/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Iaroslav Mironov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630480538) | [Benjamin Boucher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887753878) |

## 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


### MainLine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mainline-chess-trainer/id6761091619)

This app helps improve your chess skills by focusing on pattern recognition. It uses spaced repetition to reinforce tactical motifs and endgame ideas, allowing you to create interactive drills from your own games to remember what matters most.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition for pattern recall, Interactive drills from own games, Import Chess.com & Lichess games, Tactics, endgame, and puzzle training, Daily reminders and progress tracking, Daily puzzle challenges

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MainLine Pro (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| MainLine Pro (Yearly) | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trap Chess free?

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

### Is MainLine free?

MainLine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Trap Chess is rated higher. Trap Chess averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MainLine averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Trap Chess or MainLine have ads?

MainLine shows ads; Trap Chess does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*