# Watchess vs Notation Chess

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Notation Chess at 13.0 against Watchess's 17.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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 Watchess against 5.0 for Notation Chess. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watchess | Notation Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchess/id6758565405/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notation-chess/id6775319199/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marco Rossit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873678868) | [Zheng Liang](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775319203) |

## What reviewers say

### Watchess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchess/id6758565405)

Play a full chess game directly on your Apple Watch, with no iPhone required. Challenge the AI or compete against other players in real-time multiplayer matches. Review your past games and track your progress with Game Center integration.

**Highlights:** Standalone Apple Watch app, AI opponent with adjustable difficulty, Real-time online multiplayer, Game Center leaderboards and achievements, Game history and replay, Customizable themes and dark mode

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notation Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notation-chess/id6775319199)

Practice chess visualization and play games using only standard notation, directly from your Apple Watch. This app offers adjustable difficulty and engine settings, with the ability to review moves and peek at the board when needed.

**Highlights:** Play chess on Apple Watch, Practice with standard chess notation, Adjustable difficulty and engine settings, Review move history, Peek at the board feature, Undo moves

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Watchess free?

Watchess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notation Chess free?

Notation Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Watchess or Notation Chess?

Watchess and Notation Chess are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Watchess or Notation Chess have ads?

Neither Watchess nor Notation Chess shows ads.

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