Comparison

Chesslys vs OpenMate

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

Head to head
About

Chesslys

Features
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Step into the shoes of legends! Ever wondered how Kasparov delivered his most famous checkmates? With Grandmaster Classics, you don’t just watch history—you play it. Dive into a curated collection of the world’s most spectacular chess matches and test your skills where the masters once stood. Key Features: Historic Match Library: Play through legendary games like "Kasparov's Immortal" and analyze the deep sacrificial combinations that changed chess forever. Intelligent Difficulty Scaling: Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, our AI adapts to your level with Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert modes. "Start From Here": Jump into any critical position of a historic match and see if you can find the winning move yourself. Instant Analysis: Get real-time feedback on your moves and improve your tactical vision. Elegant Interface: A clean, classic aesthetic designed for focus and professional play. Can you find the winning combination? Download now and start your journey to becoming a Grandmaster!

About

OpenMate

Master chess openings and play against a powerful engine with integrated coaching. This app offers a private, offline experience with visual guidance and strategy tips to improve your game. Enjoy uninterrupted play with no ads or distractions.

Highlights
  • Strong, fast chess engine
  • Fully offline functionality
  • Visual coaching with move suggestions
  • Built-in opening knowledge
  • Strategy tips and explanations
  • Play at your own pace, no clock
  • Undo moves freely
Features
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Learn chess openings, or play chess against a strong, fast engine with built-in coaching and analysis tools. OpenMate runs entirely on your device. No internet connection, no accounts, and no data collection. Everything is local, private, and instant. Designed for both play and improvement, OpenMate combines engine strength with visual guidance and practical coaching to help you understand the game as you play. Features: • Strong, fast engine with instant responses: ~4M nodes per second on an iPhone 16 (half on Low Power Mode), ~2800 ELO at 3s/move! • Fully offline: no network access required • Hint mode with visual coaching: - Opening guidance with move suggestions and lists (multicolor arrows) - Engine-recommended moves (green arrows) - Threat visualization (red arrows) • Built-in opening knowledge to guide early play • Strategy tips with both chess terminology and plain-English explanations • Play as White or Black • Flip the board anytime • Undo moves freely at any point • No clock: play at your own pace without time pressure OpenMate is designed to remove friction and distractions. There are no ads, no sign-ups, and no interruptions. Just chess. Whether you want to practice openings, analyze positions, or simply play strong games offline, OpenMate gives you a focused and responsive experience. Built for iPhone and iPad, tested across devices, and optimized for smooth performance.

Screenshots

Chesslys3 screens
OpenMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OpenMate at none against Chesslys's shown. Chesslys's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chesslys ships an update every 2 days, OpenMate every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chesslys versus OpenMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChesslysOpenMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKerem GonlkrmazRAMINE ROANE

In-app purchases

None

Chesslys

No in-app purchases

None

OpenMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chesslys free?
Chesslys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenMate free?
OpenMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chesslys or OpenMate have ads?
Chesslys shows ads; OpenMate does not.
Which is updated more often, Chesslys or OpenMate?
Chesslys ships an update every 2 days, and OpenMate every 6 days. Most recently, Chesslys was updated on October 31, 2026 and OpenMate on October 31, 2026.

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