# OpenMate vs Mouseslip

The clearest difference is ads: OpenMate at none against Mouseslip's shown. OpenMate also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). Mouseslip's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OpenMate against 5.0 for Mouseslip. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenMate has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

OpenMate ships an update every 6 days, Mouseslip every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenMate | Mouseslip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmate/id6760992582/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouseslip-chess-game-analysis/id6782271255/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RAMINE ROANE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887179395) | [Baby Dog Asset Management Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772790294) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openmate/id6760992582)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mouseslip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mouseslip-chess-game-analysis/id6782271255)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenMate free?

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

### Is Mouseslip free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OpenMate or Mouseslip?

OpenMate and Mouseslip are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do OpenMate or Mouseslip have ads?

Mouseslip shows ads; OpenMate does not.

### Which is updated more often, OpenMate or Mouseslip?

OpenMate ships an update every 6 days, and Mouseslip every 5 weeks. Most recently, OpenMate was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mouseslip on October 24, 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.*