Chessly vs Popsicle Picker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chessly
Master chess with structured courses, interactive lessons, and drills created by an International Master. Learn openings, tactics, strategy, and endgames with video explanations and practice tools. Track your progress and earn rewards to stay motivated.
- Structured chess courses
- Interactive lessons and drills
- Video explanations by IM Levy Rozman
- Study openings, tactics, strategy, and endgames
- Progress tracking and XP rewards
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Chessly is your go-to chess training app built by IM Levy “GothamChess” Rozman. Designed for beginners and improving players alike, Chessly makes mastering chess simple, fun, and effective. With structured courses, interactive lessons, drills, and videos, you’ll build real skills step by step. Study openings, tactics, strategy, and endgames with clear video explanations paired with practice tools that reinforce what you learn. Track your progress, earn XP, and stay motivated as you climb the ranks. Whether you’re new to the game or aiming to boost your rating, Chessly brings world-class chess education right to your fingertips. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chessly.com/privacy-policy
Popsicle Picker
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This app is the digital replacement of the classic "write everyone's name on popsicle sticks and put them in a jar" to keep track of who has had a turn and who hasn't. It's that simple.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Popsicle Picker at none against Chessly's 2. Chessly's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.5). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Chessly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Popsicle Picker asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Chessly | Popsicle Picker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chessly | Jonathan Gerber |
In-app purchases
Chessly
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$89.991 Year
Popsicle Picker
No in-app purchases
