Checkmate Master vs Koch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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).
Koch
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Koch-Chess is a feature-rich chess app built for players of all levels. Play Your Way Challenge the built-in engine at 5 difficulty levels (D8 to D20), play online against friends, or sit back and watch engine vs engine battles unfold. Learn & Improve Explore 9 chess openings with guided lessons, including the Sicilian Defense, Italian Game, King's Indian, and more. Train & Practice Sharpen your skills with dedicated practice and training modes designed to build pattern recognition and tactical awareness. Clean, Fast Interface A distraction-free board with smooth controls, multiple themes, and a layout designed for mobile play. Features Solo play vs AI engine (5 depth levels) Online multiplayer with invite links Engine vs Engine watch mode 9 opening lessons with move guides Practice and training modes Multiple board themes Geo and Animal themed piece sets
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Verdict
Checkmate Master and Koch are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Checkmate Master | Koch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TB SOFT(SK) | itch koch |
In-app purchases
Checkmate Master
No in-app purchases
Koch
No in-app purchases









