# Chess vs Checkmate.exe

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checkmate.exe at none against Chess's 2. Checkmate.exe also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Checkmate.exe asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess | Checkmate.exe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Size | 146 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alvaro Ribes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879925694) | [James Louis Washkau Jr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782191131) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-analysis-board/id6759629683)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $17.99 | per year |


### Checkmate.exe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkmateexe/id6801282135)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess free?

Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Checkmate.exe free?

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

### Do Chess or Checkmate.exe have ads?

Chess shows ads; Checkmate.exe does not.

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