Comparison

Chessish vs Chessmate

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

Head to head

Chessish

Like chess, but different

Chess Puzzles & Daily Tactics

Free

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About

Chessish

Features

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A modern chess app with multiple game modes including Classic, Shuffled, and Crazy modes. Play against friends or challenge the computer AI.

About

Chessmate

Features

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Train your mind and master the art of chess with hundreds of fast-paced tactical puzzles designed to sharpen your skills and elevate your strategy. Whether you're solving a quick Checkmate in 2 or pushing yourself with advanced Checkmate in 4 sequences, Chessmate: Puzzle Rush helps you build confidence and precision one move at a time. With clean, distraction-free design and carefully highlighted key positions, you'll learn to recognize winning patterns faster and make smarter decisions under pressure. The more you play, the more your strategic thinking improves. Whether you're a beginner learning fundamentals or an experienced player refining technique, Chessmate: Puzzle Rush offers a clear and engaging path to becoming a stronger player. Start training smarter, not harder.

Screenshots

Chessish3 screens

Chessmate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chessmate at every 2 days against Chessish's every 5 days. 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. Chessish sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chessmate sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chessish ships an update every 5 days, Chessmate every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Chessish versus Chessmate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Chessish	Chessmate
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 days	Every 2 days — better
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	120 MB	69 MB
Age rating	+4	4+
Developer	Betareader Sweden AB	Shyam Khokhariya

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chessish

One-time1

Ta bort annonser$4.99

5 purchases

Chessmate

One-time5

1000$1.99
Remove Ads$4.99
4000$6.99

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7000$9.99
9000$12.99

Questions

Is Chessish free?

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

Is Chessmate free?

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

Do Chessish or Chessmate have ads?

Both Chessish and Chessmate show ads.

Which is updated more often, Chessish or Chessmate?

Chessish ships an update every 5 days, and Chessmate every 2 days. Most recently, Chessish was updated on November 7, 2026 and Chessmate on October 28, 2026.