Checkmate vs Checkmate Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Checkmate
Sharpen your chess tactics with a daily "Mate in X" puzzle. Each challenge is drawn from real games and offers instant feedback on your moves. Perfect for quick daily practice or in-depth tactical training.
- Daily Mate in X challenges
- Instant move feedback
- AI Trainer for scenarios
- Real chess positions
- Tactical vision sharpening
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One move. One idea. One checkmate. Every day. Train your chess skills with a Mate in X puzzle every day—drawn from real games and designed to be solved, not grinded. Level up your Endgame. Open the app and you’re immediately in the position. Tap a piece to reveal its possibilities, commit to your move, and discover whether you’ve seen the winning idea. Play the correct move and the board responds instantly, take any route you like as long as you stay within the limit. Why you’ll love it - A fresh daily Mate in X challenge - Instant feedback on every move - AI Trainer for different scenarios - Built from real, high-quality chess positions - Perfect for quick daily learning or deep focus and polishing your tactics Whether you’re warming up before a game or sharpening your tactical vision over time, this is chess distilled to its most decisive moments. Find the mate. Own the day.
Checkmate Master
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Experience the pinnacle of chess tactics! Checkmate Master is the ultimate chess companion for enthusiasts and players looking to sharpen their skills. Solve hundreds of sophisticated checkmate puzzles to improve your calculation, challenge a smart AI, and customize your game with beautiful themes. Key Features: Challenging Checkmate Puzzles: From "Mate in 2" warm-ups to complex "Mate in 6" brain teasers, test your tactical sharpness across various difficulty levels. Smart AI Opponent: Practice your strategy against a powerful chess engine. Choose to play as White or Black and refine your opening and endgame skills. Star Rating System: Solve puzzles in the optimal number of moves to earn 3 stars! Track your progress and strive for perfection in every game. Beautiful Customization: Boards: Choose from over 8 high-quality themes including Classic Wood, Modern Gray, Pink, and Brown Sand. Pieces: Select your favorite style from Classic, Midnight, Maestro, and more. User-Friendly Tools: Undo: Made a mistake? Step back and try a different line. AI Hints: Stuck on a puzzle? Let the AI guide you to the best move. Optimized Design: Enjoy a seamless experience on both iPhone and iPad with responsive layouts. The images of chess pieces and the chess board are from https://github.com/Kadagaden/chess-pieces and are used under the CC-BY-4.0 license (https://github.com/Kadagaden/chess-pieces?tab=CC-BY-4.0-1-ov-file#readme).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checkmate Master at none against Checkmate's 4. Checkmate Master also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence 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. Checkmate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Checkmate Master asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Checkmate | Checkmate Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emotion Computer | TB SOFT(SK) |
In-app purchases
Checkmate
- Coin Bundle Small$2.99
- Coin Bundle Medium$4.99
- Coin Bundle Large$9.99
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- Coin Bundle Extreme$19.99
Checkmate Master
No in-app purchases
Questions
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