Comparison

Chessbits vs Fast Chess!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — 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

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.

Highlights
  • Unique 6x6 chess board
  • Short, intense matches
  • Balanced opponent matching
  • Clean, minimalist design
  • Ideal for quick breaks
  • Daily practice
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Chessbits4 screens
Fast Chess!4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fast Chess! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Chessbits asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chessbits ships an update every 3 weeks, Fast Chess! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Chessbits versus Fast Chess!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessbitsFast Chess!
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid SybertOksana Voloshyna

In-app purchases

None

Chessbits

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Fast Chess!

One-time5
  • 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

Questions

Is Chessbits free?
Chessbits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fast Chess! free?
Fast Chess! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chessbits or Fast Chess! have ads?
Fast Chess! shows ads; Chessbits does not.
Which is updated more often, Chessbits or Fast Chess!?
Chessbits ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fast Chess! fortnightly. Most recently, Chessbits was updated on October 7, 2026 and Fast Chess! on September 30, 2026.

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