Comparison

Chessbits vs Chess Now AI

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

Head to head
About

Chessbits

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Fetch interesting game bits from the cloud See color coded game notation to identify good moves, blunders and transpositions Show or hide the game evaluation at any time Hide the pieces at any time to play blindfold Change moves as often as you wish Change sides at any time to play from the Stockfish position Create and play your own positions Choose any Chess960 starting position or let the app choose one randomly Choose to receive a warning if you make a weak move Choose to announce draw by 50 move rule Choose to announce draw by repetition Use dark or light mode along with a selection of board colors

About

Chess Now AI

Features
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Experience the "Game of Kings" like never before. Chess Now AI by Plation Inc. combines a sophisticated on-device chess engine with the power of AirPlay, turning your iPhone or iPad into a professional chess terminal and your TV into the ultimate game board. Solo Play Reimagined Whether you're a beginner learning the Ruy Lopez or an advanced player looking for a challenge, our local AI adapts to your skill level. Watch the game unfold on the big screen, making it easier to visualize the board and analyze your next move. Key Features: Seamless AirPlay Integration: Cast your match to any AirPlay-compatible TV or Mac. Perfect for coaching, learning, or spectator viewing. Powerful Local AI: Challenge ourselves against an engine that runs 100% offline. No internet required. Move History & Analysis: Track your moves in real-time on a clean, minimalist interface. Privacy First: No ads, no accounts, and no data tracking. Your strategies stay your own. No Subscriptions: Get a professional chess experience without a monthly bill.

Screenshots

Chessbits4 screens
Chess Now AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chess Now AI at 17.6 against Chessbits's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Chessbits versus Chess Now AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessbitsChess Now AI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size104 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid SybertCampus Concierge Incorporated.

In-app purchases

None

Chessbits

No in-app purchases

None

Chess Now AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chessbits free?
Chessbits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess Now AI free?
Chess Now AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chessbits or Chess Now AI have ads?
Neither Chessbits nor Chess Now AI shows ads.

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