# Chess Peace vs VertiGrid

The clearest difference is ads: Chess Peace at none against VertiGrid's shown. Chess Peace also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (141 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess Peace sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and VertiGrid sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Chess Peace against 5.0 for VertiGrid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Peace has 141 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Chess Peace ships an update fortnightly, VertiGrid every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess Peace | VertiGrid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-peace/id6760270817/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertigrid/id6789159723/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 89.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 186 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sam Shepherd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883556970) | [Elvis Zageris](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772800271) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess Peace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-peace/id6760270817)

Engage in a peaceful chess puzzle experience offline, with no ads or account required. It offers thousands of challenges suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to grandmasters, with daily puzzles and extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** Offline play, No ads or account required, Thousands of puzzles, Daily Puzzle feature, Extensive customization, Progress syncing via iCloud, Accessibility options

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Unlock | $11.99 | one-time |


### VertiGrid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertigrid/id6789159723)

Navigate intricate mazes by moving the grid itself, not the ball. Each swipe creates new paths and possibilities, challenging your logic and problem-solving skills. Discover the correct sequence of moves to guide the ball to the goal while avoiding hazards.

**Highlights:** Grid-based maze navigation, Swipe controls, Handcrafted puzzles, Daily challenges, Minimalist visuals, Logic and planning focus

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi Ball Madness | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess Peace free?

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

### Is VertiGrid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chess Peace or VertiGrid?

VertiGrid is rated higher. Chess Peace averages 4.9 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while VertiGrid averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Chess Peace or VertiGrid have ads?

VertiGrid shows ads; Chess Peace does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chess Peace or VertiGrid?

Chess Peace ships an update fortnightly, and VertiGrid every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chess Peace was updated on October 31, 2026 and VertiGrid on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*