Chess vs ChessImprover
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chess
This application offers a modern and accessible way to play and improve at chess for players of all skill levels. It features a clean interface and intuitive controls for a smooth, enjoyable gameplay experience focused on strategy and decision-making.
- Clean, modern design
- Easy-to-use controls
- Suitable for beginners and experienced players
- Smooth and enjoyable gameplay
- Skill development through practice
- Focus on strategy and decision-making
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Chess-Masters is a modern chess game designed for players of all experience levels. Whether you are new to chess or returning to the game, Chess-Masters offers a smooth and approachable way to play and improve. The app focuses on simplicity, clarity, and enjoyable gameplay. Its clean interface and intuitive controls make it easy to jump into a match without distractions. Every game is designed to feel natural and responsive, allowing players to focus on strategy and decision-making. Chess-Masters supports casual play as well as skill development through regular practice. Players can explore different approaches to the game, learn from experience, and gradually build confidence over time. The experience is flexible and adapts to different play styles, making it suitable for both relaxed sessions and more focused gameplay. Chess is a timeless game that encourages logical thinking, planning, and patience. Chess-Masters provides a comfortable environment to enjoy the game while developing these skills at your own pace. Key highlights: Clean, modern design Easy-to-use controls Suitable for beginners and experienced players Smooth and enjoyable gameplay Chess-Masters is built to make chess accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for everyone. Play at your own pace and enjoy the challenge of a classic game.
ChessImprover
Enhance your chess skills with a comprehensive training app. Play with an AI coach, solve thousands of puzzles, build opening repertoires, and master endgames. All features run offline on your device.
- AI coach with spoken commentary
- Adjustable engine strength (500-2900 Elo)
- Game review with plain English explanations
- 23,000 tactical puzzles
- Opening repertoire builder
- Endgame drills
- Offline functionality
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ChessImprover is a complete chess training app: play with a coach by your side, solve puzzles, build an opening repertoire, and master the endgames — powered by a strong engine that runs entirely on your device. PLAY WITH A COACH — NEW Relaxed, untimed games with a coach commenting on every move you make — in plain words, not chess notation. The coach speaks its advice out loud (you can turn the voice off), names the openings you play, and when something goes wrong it offers to take the move back and try again, with a hint if you're stuck. PLAY AT YOUR LEVEL Challenge the built-in engine anywhere from 500 to 2900 Elo. Climb the ladder of 25 rated bots, or play relaxed unrated games with no clock. Stuck? Ask for a hint. REVIEW EVERY GAME Every move explained in plain English — what worked, what didn't, and what your opponent's move set up. Inaccuracies, mistakes and blunders are flagged move by move, the summary shows the turning point and what to train next, and you can watch the whole game back as a narrated replay. See exactly where you left your opening prep, and explore alternatives on the analysis board. SOLVE 23,000 PUZZLES Tactics from real games, matched to your level. Rated mode tracks your own puzzle rating, timed mode races the clock in 3, 5, and 10-minute rushes, and custom mode lets you pick a difficulty and solve at your own pace. BUILD A REAL OPENING REPERTOIRE Answer a few questions and the wizard assembles an opening repertoire for White or Black — real lines with clear explanations, from simple beginner systems to a full club repertoire. Then drill your lines with spaced repetition so they stick. MASTER THE ENDGAMES THAT DECIDE GAMES Curated drills for the endgames every player must know: queen and rook checkmates, king-and-pawn opposition, and the Lucena and Philidor rook endings. Win the winning ones, hold the draws. LEARN FROM ZERO New to chess? A built-in guide teaches the rules from the very first move. Private by design: no account, no sign-up. Everything — the engine, the puzzles, even the coach's voice — runs offline on your device. Questions or feedback? chessimproverapp@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: ChessImprover at 4 against Chess's 1. On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Chess against 5.0 for ChessImprover. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess | ChessImprover |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nimbus Cloud Range | MARTIN BERNT ANDERSSON |
In-app purchases
Chess
No in-app purchases
ChessImprover
No in-app purchases









