Comparison

SixFour Chess vs CBoard Chess

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

Head to head
About

SixFour Chess

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SixFour Chess is a refined chess app built for simple, focused play on iPhone. Play locally against the AI, enjoy a clean and accessible interface, and review your finished games move by move. SixFour keeps the experience clear and distraction-free, with thoughtful design and modern mobile controls. Features Play Locally Against the AI Enjoy a smooth and focused chess experience without creating an account. Five Difficulty Levels Choose from five AI levels, including Master difficulty with online analysis for a stronger challenge. Three Hints Per Game Get limited help during a game to guide your next move. Replay Finished Games Review your completed games with local history and move-by-move board replay. Full Chess Rules Play with castling, en passant, promotion, threefold repetition, and the fifty-move rule. Built for iPhone Enjoy haptic feedback, sound effects, and a clean interface designed for mobile play. Accessible by Design SixFour supports VoiceOver and is available in English, French, and Italian. Privacy First No ads. No tracking without your consent.

About

CBoard Chess

Enjoy a distraction-free chess experience with a powerful AI opponent. Play instantly without an internet connection on your iPhone or iPad. This app offers a clean interface and multiple built-in engines for practice and play.

Highlights
  • Multiple built-in chess engines
  • Offline play (no internet required)
  • Clean, fast, and intuitive interface
  • Instant new games
  • Designed for iPhone and iPad
  • No ads, accounts, or tracking
Features
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CBoard Chess is a fast, elegant offline chess app designed for players who want a clean, distraction-free experience with powerful built-in AI engines. Play against multiple computer engines, practice your skills, and enjoy smooth, responsive gameplay without needing an internet connection. Features: • Multiple built-in chess engines • Offline play — no internet required • Clean, fast, and intuitive interface • Instant new games • Designed for iPhone and iPad • No ads, no accounts, no tracking Whether you're a casual player or a serious fan of chess engines, CBoard Chess gives you a pure and focused way to enjoy the game.

Screenshots

SixFour Chess4 screens
CBoard Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SixFour Chess at 17.0 against CBoard Chess's 26.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SixFour Chess versus CBoard Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSixFour ChessCBoard Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdouani SASTONY E CAMPBELL

In-app purchases

None

SixFour Chess

No in-app purchases

None

CBoard Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SixFour Chess free?
SixFour Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CBoard Chess free?
CBoard Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SixFour Chess or CBoard Chess have ads?
Neither SixFour Chess nor CBoard Chess shows ads.

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