Comparison

Blindmate Chess vs Azchess

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

Head to head
About

Blindmate Chess

Features
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It is a chess app designed to be enjoyed with immersive 3D presentation. It supports matches against the CPU as well as local two-player play, with camera effects that make each move easier to follow. You can customize the look with different themes and piece sets, and in Blind Chess mode, games can be played entirely through voice input and spoken feedback. With support for both Japanese and English voice guidance, as well as voice packs, it offers a chess experience that can be enjoyed through both visuals and audio. Voice guidance is also available in regular matches. Follow both sides’ moves and player turns with spoken guidance, or choose CPU Voice to hear your opponent announce its moves and react to checks and results while you view the board. Choose your mode in Settings under Audio.

About

Azchess

Features
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Azchess is a modern chess platform for players of all levels. `Features:` `• Real-time online games` `• Offline play mode` `• AI opponent (Stockfish)` `• Chess puzzles and training` `• Game analysis tools` `• Clean, fast mobile experience` Whether you're learning or competing, Azchess helps you play better every day.

Screenshots

Blindmate Chess4 screens
Azchess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Azchess at none against Blindmate Chess's 8. Azchess also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Blindmate Chess sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Azchess asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blindmate Chess ships an update every 6 months, Azchess fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Blindmate Chess versus Azchess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlindmate ChessAzchess
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size567 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShigeki KaroujiJavid Asadov

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Blindmate Chess

One-time8
  • Gold Slate Theme$0.49
  • Jade Ash Theme$0.49
  • Crimson Bone Theme$0.49
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  • Classic Piece Set$0.99
  • Sera Voice Pack$0.99
  • Noah Voice Pack$0.99
  • Mira Voice Pack$0.99
  • Kai Voice Pack$0.99
None

Azchess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blindmate Chess free?
Blindmate Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Azchess free?
Azchess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blindmate Chess or Azchess have ads?
Neither Blindmate Chess nor Azchess shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blindmate Chess or Azchess?
Blindmate Chess ships an update every 6 months, and Azchess fortnightly. Most recently, Blindmate Chess was updated on October 1, 2026 and Azchess on September 29, 2026.

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