Comparison

Aritmo vs Chess Openings

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

Head to head
About

Aritmo

Features
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Train your brain to calculate faster with short, structured mental math lessons. Aritmo teaches rapid calculation techniques through focused lessons, interactive practice, and gamified challenges. Instead of memorizing random tricks, you learn step-by-step methods for solving arithmetic problems more efficiently in your head. LEARN MENTAL MATH STEP BY STEP Aritmo is designed to help you build real calculation skills through progressive courses and practice exercises. In this first version, Aritmo includes two main learning paths: • Basic Multiplication Learn the Trachtenberg method for rapid multiplication with numbers from 2 to 11. This course introduces the core patterns and rules used to multiply faster mentally. • General Multiplication Learn a broader multiplication method for solving more flexible multiplication problems. This course is available with an active subscription. The app clearly identifies which content is included and which content requires a subscription before purchase. PRACTICE WITH SHORT DAILY LESSONS Each concept is broken into simple lessons that can be completed in a few minutes. You can learn a method, practice it immediately, and repeat challenges to build speed and confidence over time. Aritmo helps you practice: • Fast multiplication techniques • Mental arithmetic without a calculator • Number patterns that simplify calculations • Focused repetition for stronger recall • Progressive exercises that increase in difficulty GAMIFIED BRAIN TRAINING Aritmo turns mental math practice into a structured daily challenge. You can: • Progress through lessons • Complete practice exercises • Build learning streaks • Track your progress • Improve your speed through repetition WHO IS ARITMO FOR? Aritmo is useful for: • Students who want stronger arithmetic skills • Adults who want to sharpen their mental calculation ability • Puzzle and brain-training enthusiasts • Anyone curious about rapid mental math methods • Learners who want structured practice instead of random math tricks SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Aritmo offers optional in-app purchases. The Basic Multiplication course is available in the app. The General Multiplication course requires an active subscription. Subscription availability and terms are shown clearly in the app before purchase and are managed through your Apple ID. You can use Aritmo to start learning mental multiplication techniques and upgrade only if you want access to the additional subscription course. Start training your mental math skills with Aritmo. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://melbot.com.br/privacy.html

About

Chess Openings

Learn chess openings by actively playing them through guided, hinted, and memory recall stages. Build a personalized repertoire of over 300 verified openings, with spaced repetition for long-term retention. Designed for adult club players seeking a calm, distraction-free learning experience.

Highlights
  • Learn by playing moves
  • Guided, hinted, and memory recall modes
  • 300+ verified openings
  • Spaced-repetition review
  • Build custom repertoire
  • Distraction-free design
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LEARN CHESS OPENINGS BY PLAYING THEM Most apps make you watch. Prologue makes you play. You learn every opening by making the moves yourself — the only way they actually stick when you sit down for a real game. No more freezing on move 3. Build a repertoire you can trust. THREE STAGES TO REAL MASTERY • Guided — follow the correct moves and learn the plan • Hinted — play with a gentle nudge when you hesitate • From memory — recall the whole line on your own An opening isn't "learned" until you can play it blind. 300+ OPENINGS, ALL VERIFIED • Every line checked against real chess databases • Tagged by real popularity across 8.2M games • Learn what people actually play — not obscure theory BUILD YOUR OWN REPERTOIRE • White attacks and Black defenses, side by side • Pick your gambits, your defenses, your style • Everything in one place, ready for your next game REMEMBER IT FOR GOOD • Spaced-repetition review brings lines back at the right time • Daily training keeps your repertoire sharp • Turn "I studied it once" into "I know it cold" DESIGNED TO BE CALM • Elegant, minimal, distraction-free • Made for adult club players (600–1600) who want a real plan • Learn at your pace, one move at a time START FREE The entire Italian Game family is free, forever. Try the full method, then unlock all 300+ openings. PROLOGUE PREMIUM • 7-day free trial • Then €39.99/year or €9.99/month • Unlocks every opening, full repertoire tools, and spaced-repetition review Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Stop watching. Start playing. Build the opening repertoire you've always wanted. Privacy Policy: https://prologuechess.com/en/privacy/ Terms of Use (Apple standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Aritmo4 screens
Chess Openings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Chess Openings at none against Aritmo's shown. Aritmo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Aritmo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Chess Openings sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aritmo ships an update every 2 days, Chess Openings every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Aritmo versus Chess Openings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAritmoChess Openings
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLUCCA EMMANUEL PINELI SIMOES LTDAAGENCE DEBORD EURL

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Aritmo

Subscriptions2
  • Aritmo Premium$3.991 Month
  • Aritmo Yearly Premium Access$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Chess Openings

Subscriptions2
  • Prologue Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Prologue Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Aritmo free?
Aritmo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess Openings free?
Chess Openings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aritmo or Chess Openings have ads?
Aritmo shows ads; Chess Openings does not.
Which is updated more often, Aritmo or Chess Openings?
Aritmo ships an update every 2 days, and Chess Openings every 4 days. Most recently, Aritmo was updated on October 8, 2026 and Chess Openings on October 31, 2026.

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