Comparison

KnightKnight vs SoloChess

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

Head to head
About

KnightKnight

Record and track your over-the-board chess games digitally. Connect with local players, create tournaments, and build a verified match history with professional ratings.

Highlights
  • QR code match creation
  • Professional Glicko-2 rating system
  • Verified match history
  • Local player discovery
  • Tournament creation and management
  • Optional photo verification
Features
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Knight² is the social chess passport that brings your over-the-board games into the digital age. Whether you play at the park, a café, or a club, Knight² lets you record every match, track your progress with professional Glicko-2 ratings, and connect with players in your area. KEY FEATURES • QR Code Match Creation — Scan your opponent's code to start a verified match instantly. No manual entry, no hassle. • Professional Rating System — Glicko-2 calculations power your rating. See how you stack up across bullet, blitz, rapid, and classical time controls. • Verified Match History — Every game is recorded and confirmed. Build a permanent, trustworthy record of your chess career. • Local Discovery — Find nearby players and chess events. See who's active in your community. • Tournaments & Events — Create and join local tournaments. Bracket management, check-in, and results all in one place. • Photo Verification — Optional photo proof for disputed matches keeps the game honest. • Privacy Controls — You decide what others see. Control your profile visibility, stats, and leaderboard presence. WHY KNIGHT²? Casual chess players deserve more than faded scoresheets and forgotten games. Knight² gives you a verified identity, a real rating, and a way to meet players at your level—whether you're a weekend warrior or a club regular. Download Knight² and start building your chess passport today.

About

SoloChess

Features
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SoloChess is a calm single-player chess board game you can play fully offline without Ads. Practice tactics, solve puzzles, and improve your game anytime! No internet, No ads interruptions. NEW — Level up as you play! Earn XP from games and daily puzzles, and watch your chess companion evolve through 10 ranks, from a humble pawn all the way to a king. Privacy Policy: https://yeonji.dev/legal/solochess/privacy?name=SoloChess Terms of Use: https://yeonji.dev/legal/solochess/terms?name=SoloChess

Screenshots

KnightKnight3 screens
SoloChess3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KnightKnight at none against SoloChess's 2. KnightKnight also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). SoloChess's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SoloChess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. KnightKnight asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KnightKnight ships an update every 3 weeks, SoloChess daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
KnightKnight versus SoloChess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnightKnightSoloChess
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB84 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIsaac JaramilloYEON JI LIM

In-app purchases

None

KnightKnight

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SoloChess

Subscriptions2
  • SoloChess Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • SoloChess Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is KnightKnight free?
KnightKnight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoloChess free?
SoloChess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KnightKnight or SoloChess have ads?
Neither KnightKnight nor SoloChess shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KnightKnight or SoloChess?
KnightKnight ships an update every 3 weeks, and SoloChess daily. Most recently, KnightKnight was updated on October 15, 2026 and SoloChess on October 21, 2026.

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