Comparison

Checkmate IRL vs Framiing

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

Head to head
About

Checkmate IRL

Connect with local chess players and venues to play in person. Track your games with a digital clock, build your rating, and organize tournaments. Enjoy daily puzzles and a trophy case for your achievements.

Highlights
  • Find nearby chess venues and players
  • Digital chess clock with customizable time controls
  • Glicko-based rating system
  • Organize tournaments and events
  • Daily chess puzzles
  • Track friend head-to-head records
  • Create and manage clubs
Features
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chess in real life is better. across a real board, against someone sitting opposite you. checkmate irl is where that chess lives. find the cafés, clubs and parks near you, see who is down to play, then let the chess clock save every game and turn it into a rating that's yours. built for the board, not the screen. nearby: places and people a map-first view of the chess around you. 2,500+ venues in 60+ countries, from cafés and clubs to parks and play spots, with photos, ratings and comments, and the players nearby. down to play flag that you want a game at a venue right now, and see who else is up for it near you. message, then play direct messages between players, with a request-a-game action built into the chat. see someone down to play, then lock it in. the clock a full chess clock: bullet, blitz, rapid, classical, or your own time control. one-tap quick start, automatic move counting, and your opponent confirms the result so your record stays honest. works fully offline. your rating a real, algorithm-backed rating from every game you play, built on the glicko system, with your full rating history laid out in detail. show your online and fide ratings on your profile too. every rival, remembered add friends and keep a head-to-head record against each one. see their games in your feed, and settle it next time you sit down. clubs create venue clubs tied to your local spot, or social clubs for your friends and city crew. public or private, with announcements, leaderboards and member roles. tournaments and events run real events from your phone: swiss-style tournaments with automatic pairings, or casual open-play meetups. live standings, and results that count toward your rating like any other game. daily puzzle a fresh mate-in-2 or mate-in-3 every day, with hints, a full solution and your own puzzle rating. works offline too. streaks and trophy case a streak that counts the weeks you actually play at the board, plus a trophy case for the badges you earn along the way. share post shareable result cards for your games and tournaments to instagram, whatsapp and more. checkmate irl is where your real chess lives: every place, every rival, every game. terms of use: https://checkmateirl.com/terms-of-service privacy policy: https://checkmateirl.com/privacy-policy

About

Framiing

Features
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Framiing is a social platform built around real moments, authentic perspectives, and discovery. Capture the world through your own eyes, share meaningful experiences, and connect with people beyond the endless scroll. Designed for creators, explorers, and everyday moments, Framiing transforms the way you share photos and memories — making every frame feel personal, immersive, and alive. The world is out there — waiting to be discovered.

Screenshots

Checkmate IRL4 screens
Framiing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Framiing at none against Checkmate IRL's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Checkmate IRL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Framiing asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checkmate IRL ships an update every 8 days, Framiing every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Checkmate IRL versus Framiing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckmate IRLFramiing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB78 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperLucas SchaubelLucas Roman

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Checkmate IRL

Subscriptions2
  • CheckmateIRL Pro$4.991 Month
  • CheckmateIRL Pro$39.991 Year
None

Framiing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Checkmate IRL free?
Checkmate IRL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Framiing free?
Framiing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Checkmate IRL or Framiing have ads?
Neither Checkmate IRL nor Framiing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Checkmate IRL or Framiing?
Checkmate IRL ships an update every 8 days, and Framiing every 5 days. Most recently, Checkmate IRL was updated on October 30, 2026 and Framiing on October 28, 2026.

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