Check’d vs Chess_Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Check’d
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Your move, in every message. Check'd brings real chess to iMessage. Start a match inside any conversation, send moves as interactive messages, and keep playing at your own pace. No accounts, no servers, no spam—just pure chess that lives in your chat history. WHAT'S NEW & FUN • Daily Puzzles — 4,462 unique puzzles, daily rotation, UTC‑based streaks, and fastest‑time leaderboards. • Tactical Alerts — Smart on‑board warnings for hanging pieces, forks, pins, and mate threats (consistent in iMessage + companion app). • Big UI refresh — Modern redesigns for Play vs Computer, iMessage, Tutorials, Opening Guide, and FEN export/import. • Seasonal magic — Halloween, Valentine, Easter, and Winter overlays with animated effects. • Name onboarding — A fun, animated “Chess Oracle” name reveal for new and existing players. • Promotion knows the script — Auto‑promotion follows the puzzle’s expected move (Q/R/B/N) when you’re on the correct line. WHY YOU'LL LOVE CHECK'D • Seamless iMessage play — Moves send as messages and update instantly for both players. • Play vs Computer — Practice anytime with smart difficulty and helpful hints. • Interactive tutorials — Learn castling, en passant, and checkmates with mini‑games. • Full chess rules — Castling, en passant, promotions, 50‑move rule, and threefold repetition. • Replay & history — Browse finished games, replay moves, and jump to key moments. • Shareable recap — Create a beautiful recap card with opening, result, rating change, and mini‑board. • Privacy‑first by design — All game state stays on‑device and in the message thread. • Seasonal flair — Snow, hearts, pumpkins, and Easter effects (toggleable). • Fully localized — Available in 12 languages. GET STARTED 1. Install Check'd from the iMessage App Store. 2. Open any conversation and tap the Check'd icon. 3. Make your first move and send. That’s it. PLAY YOUR WAY Enjoy quick casual games or long, thoughtful matches. Check'd is built for real‑life schedules—play when you can, keep the thread alive, and finish the game in days if you want. COMPANION APP Check'd also includes a companion app with extra info, guides, stats, analysis tools, and settings outside iMessage. ACCESSIBILITY Check'd is designed to be usable by everyone: • Full VoiceOver support — Every menu button, chess square, and piece is labeled for screen readers. • Dynamic Type — Text scales with your system font size preferences. • Haptic feedback — Feel confirmation on moves and alerts for invalid actions. • High contrast pieces — Clear distinction between white and black pieces on all board themes. PRO UPGRADE Unlock advanced insights and power features with Check'd Pro: • Takeback requests with smooth slide‑back animation. • Full analytics dashboard: win/loss/draw breakdown, activity heatmap (games & moves), Elo rating + peak + trend, win streaks, shortest/longest game, and piece‑balance records. • Performance insights: white/black performance split and favorite opponents. • Opening insights: full openings list and win‑rate breakdowns. • Critical moments + Journey replay: best move, blunder, and missed‑chance markers with quick playback. • Move assistance toggles: move hints, capture targets, move dots, last‑move highlight, and tactical alerts. • Board control: rotate board to your side. • Extra customization: additional board and piece themes. • FEN export and PGN tools for analysis in other chess apps. • Best Move requests — Ask the engine for help (3 per game) with visual arrows. • Live engine verdicts — See move strength (Best, Good, Blunder) and checkmate status. • Opening Trainer — Train openings right from the analysis list. Made with care in The Netherlands.
Chess_Pro
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EXPERIENCE CHESSPRO: THE ULTIMATE TACTICAL ARENA ON MOBILE Whether you're a beginner learning the ropes or a Grandmaster seeking a challenge, ChessPro delivers a premium, fast-paced environment to play and master chess anytime, anywhere. WHY CHESSPRO? • REAL-TIME MULTIPLAYER: Enter the global arena. Our precise ELO matchmaking system ensures you always face opponents suited to your tactical level. • INTERACTIVE LEARNING: Access a massive library of courses and tactical drills. Master your openings, middle-games, and endgames with curated expert content. • PERFORMANCE INSIGHTS: Track your journey with detailed match history, dynamic performance charts, and real-time statistics. • TEAMS & SQUADS: Create your own tactical squad or join an existing team. Chat with allies in real-time and dominate the team leaderboards together. • PREMIUM DARK DESIGN: Immerse yourself in a state-of-the-art "Glassmorphism" interface, optimized for deep concentration and zero eye strain during long matches. KEY FEATURES: • Instant 24/7 matchmaking worldwide. • Secure in-game and team tactical chat. • Live Global Leaderboard with real-time rankings. • AI-powered Voice Coach to guide your progression. • Sign in with Apple for maximum security and privacy. Join ChessPro today and transform every game into a strategic masterpiece. The board is set—Your move, Commander!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess_Pro at none against Check’d's 1. Chess_Pro also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Check’d sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chess_Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Check’d | Chess_Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco Janssen | SAIF EDDINE LAFTIMI |
In-app purchases
Check’d
- Check'd Pro$4.99
Chess_Pro
No in-app purchases









