Chessbits vs Fast Chess!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Fast Chess!
Experience a faster, more dynamic chess game on a compact 6x6 board. Perfect for quick thinking and sharp strategy, this app offers balanced matches against opponents suited to your skill level. Ideal for both enthusiasts and casual players seeking a fresh twist on the classic game.
- Unique 6x6 chess board
- Short, intense matches
- Balanced opponent matching
- Clean, minimalist design
- Ideal for quick breaks
- Daily practice
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6x6 Chess is a fast-paced chess experience designed for quick thinking and sharp strategy. With a compact board and shorter matches, every move matters more than ever. Play balanced matches against an opponent matched to your level, helping you sharpen your tactical instincts and decision-making. Perfect for players who love chess but want faster, more dynamic gameplay. Features: Unique 6x6 chess board format Short, intense matches Balanced opponents for fair gameplay Clean, minimalist design Ideal for quick breaks and daily practice Whether you're a chess enthusiast or a casual player, 6x6 Chess delivers a fresh and challenging twist on the classic game. Think faster. Play smarter. Win quicker.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chessbits at none against Fast Chess!'s 5. Chessbits also leads on ads (none vs shown). Fast Chess!'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Fast Chess! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Chessbits asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chessbits ships an update every 3 weeks, Fast Chess! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chessbits | Fast Chess! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Sybert | Oksana Voloshyna |
In-app purchases
Chessbits
No in-app purchases
Fast Chess!
- Hints package$1.99
- Hints package (5)$2.99
- Hints package (10)$3.99
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- Hints package (20)$4.99
- Hints package (30)$5.99









