Comparison

Chess Master Classic vs CheckMate

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

Head to head
About

Chess Master Classic

Features
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Chess Master is a complete and easy to use chess app designed for players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you are learning the basics or improving your strategy, Chess Master provides a clean and effective environment to play and improve. Features: • Multiple difficulty levels with strong and adaptive AI • Clean and modern board designs with smooth gameplay • Training mode to practice tactics and openings • Optional online multiplayer if enabled in your version • Game analysis to review moves and improve decision making • Classic game modes including standard, blitz, and timed games • Helpful options such as undo, hints, and move highlights • Progress tracking to monitor performance over time Chess Master offers a balanced mix of learning tools and enjoyable gameplay, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced players. Download Chess Master to learn, practice, and enjoy the classic game of chess.

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CheckMate

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Three ways to play chess, in one beautifully designed, focused game app. PLAY WITH AI Five levels of engine, from a beginner that overlooks things to a full-strength search that will outcalculate most club players. Each level is a genuinely different search depth and time budget, not the same engine with random blunders bolted on. Works completely offline. TWO PLAYERS (PASS & PLAY) Pass one phone back and forth for a game with whoever is sitting next to you. The board can turn around between turns so both players always see it the right way up. Also works 100% offline. ONLINE WITH FRIENDS Open Play Online, then sign in with Apple or Google, or continue as a Guest. Search for a quick match or create a private room, and send the five-character room code to a friend. They type it in and you are on the same board — moves appear on both devices instantly. Offer a draw or resign, and reconnect seamlessly if your network drops. EVERY RULE, PROPERLY IMPLEMENTED Castling on both kingside and queenside with all standard conditions checked. En passant captures. Promotion to queen, rook, bishop, or knight with an interactive selector. Stalemate, threefold repetition, fifty-move rule, and insufficient material are all automatically detected and clearly explained. BUILT TO HELP YOU IMPROVE • Tap any piece to see all legal moves — dots for quiet moves, rings for captures • Undo button to take back moves in AI and pass-and-play games • Hint system with minimax analysis in AI games • Live move list kept in official algebraic chess notation • Clear board coordinates, last-move highlighting, and check alerts MAKE IT YOURS Choose from 5 board themes: Classic, Emerald, Ocean, Midnight, and Rosewood. Optional chess clocks range from blitz (1 min, 3|2, 5 min) to rapid (10 min, 15|10), with your win/loss record stored on your device. ABOUT YOUR PRIVACY Playing against the AI and local two-player games requires no profile and works entirely on your device. Online play synchronizes the Apple, Google, or Guest identity you choose, your display name, and game moves through Firebase. Checkmate is supported by Google AdMob ads requested as non-personalized after any consent required in your region. The app does not request permission to track you across other companies' apps or websites. You can delete your account at any time from Settings > Account > Delete account. Free to play. Master your chess game today!

Screenshots

Chess Master Classic4 screens
CheckMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Chess Master Classic at none against CheckMate's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Chess Master Classic versus CheckMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess Master ClassicCheckMate
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDIPOLE TECH INNOVATIONS OPC PRIVATE LIMITEDShruti Sonawane

In-app purchases

None

Chess Master Classic

No in-app purchases

None

CheckMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess Master Classic free?
Chess Master Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CheckMate free?
CheckMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess Master Classic or CheckMate have ads?
CheckMate shows ads; Chess Master Classic does not.

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