Comparison

ChessTacToe vs Train Chess

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

Head to head
About

ChessTacToe

Features
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A clever fusion of Chess and Tic-Tac-Toe. Chess Tac Toe takes the familiar goal of forming a line and transforms it into a strategic duel using classic chess pieces. Played on a compact 4×4 board, every move matters — block threats, reposition pieces, and outthink your opponent to win. Whether you’re playing casually with a friend or challenging the computer, Chess Tac Toe offers fast matches with surprising depth. How It Works Each player has a small set of chess pieces: Pawn, Knight, Rook, and Bishop Players take turns placing or moving pieces on the board The goal is to create a straight line of four pieces Pawns move forward and capture diagonally, just like in chess Knights, rooks, and bishops keep their classic movement rules Simple to learn — challenging to master. Game Modes Pass & Play – Play locally with a friend on the same device VS Computer – Test your strategy against a smart AI opponent Why You’ll Love It Short, intense matches that reward smart thinking Familiar chess mechanics in a fresh, accessible format Clean visuals with a calm, premium design No complicated setup — jump straight into the game Perfect for quick breaks or thoughtful strategy sessions. Designed for Strategy Lovers Chess Tac Toe is ideal for players who enjoy: Chess-inspired tactics Puzzle-like decision making Competitive local games Minimalist, focused gameplay Every match is different. Every move can change the outcome. Think ahead. Create traps. Claim victory.

About

Train Chess

Master hundreds of essential positional endgames to elevate your chess skills. Practice against an engine to improve your late-game win rate and endgame conversion.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of positional endgames
  • Engine practice
  • Improve win rate
  • Master endgame conversion
Features
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Train Chess features hundreds of must-know positional endgames that will improve your game. Master positions against the engine and increase your win rate late in the game and master your endgame conversion.

Screenshots

ChessTacToe4 screens
Train Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Train Chess at none against ChessTacToe's shown. Train Chess also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ChessTacToe versus Train Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessTacToeTrain Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVenkata Shanmukha Prabhav NishtalaCamren Todd

In-app purchases

None

ChessTacToe

No in-app purchases

None

Train Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChessTacToe free?
ChessTacToe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Train Chess free?
Train Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChessTacToe or Train Chess have ads?
ChessTacToe shows ads; Train Chess does not.

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