Comparison

Chessfisher vs Chess Master

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

Head to head
About

Chessfisher

Engage in daily chess puzzles with a shared challenge, track your progress, and compete in survival modes. Unlock bonus puzzles and climb leaderboards to test your skills against friends and the world.

Highlights
  • Shared daily chess puzzles
  • Two bonus puzzles daily
  • Gauntlet survival mode
  • World leaderboard and podiums
  • Daily rating and progress tracking
  • Customizable board themes
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Chessfisher gives you one new chess puzzle every day, the same puzzle for everyone. Solve it, share your time, mistakes and streak, and see who among your friends solved it faster or cleaner. Difficulty climbs through the week, from Easy on Monday to Master on Sunday. Solve the daily puzzle to unlock two bonus puzzles. Then take on The Gauntlet: a survival mode where the puzzles get harder and the clock gets shorter. Every solve sends you deeper. Lose your lives and the Dive is over. The World Gauntlet is one Dive a day, ranked against every player in the world, with a daily podium and a push notification when the results are in. Freestyle is unlimited. FEATURES • A shared daily puzzle, plus two bonus puzzles • The Gauntlet: survival puzzles, a shrinking clock, lives, rewards and Depth • World Leaderboard with a daily top-three podium and your placement sent to your phone • A Daily Rating that updates with every solve, with a chart of how it has moved • Streaks, solve times, mistakes and podium finishes, for Daily and Gauntlet • Share any result in a single tap • Fourteen board themes and premium piece sets • Sign in with Apple or Google to sync across devices • Works in portrait or landscape A fresh puzzle is waiting every day.

About

Chess Master

Features
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Welcome to Chess Master - The Ultimate Premium Chess Experience! Play chess like never before with Chess Master, the most visually stunning and powerful 3D chess board game designed for both beginners and seasoned grandmasters. Whether you want to learn chess, practice your strategies, or challenge one of the world's most powerful AI engines, this game has it all. Experience the classic board game with breathtaking modern aesthetics. With our unique glass and wooden board themes, beautiful 3D and 2D pieces, and smooth animations, playing offline chess has never felt this premium. WHY CHOOSE CHESS MASTER? - Play Against Powerful Stockfish AI Challenge the world-renowned Stockfish chess engine! Choose from 5 different difficulty levels ranging from absolute Beginner to Grandmaster. Whether you are just learning how to play chess or you are an advanced player looking for a serious challenge, our AI adapts to your skill level. - Stunning 3D & 2D Graphics Immerse yourself in a beautifully crafted environment. Choose between a breathtaking modern Glass board or a classic Wood texture. Switch seamlessly between highly detailed 3D chess pieces and traditional 2D icons depending on your playstyle. - Learn & Master the Game Made a mistake? Use the Unlimited Undo feature to take back your move. Not sure what to do next? Tap the Hint button to get the best possible move analyzed by the AI. It’s the perfect way to learn chess tactics, improve your strategy, and sharpen your mind. - Play Offline Anywhere, Anytime No internet? No problem! You can play chess offline without any restrictions. Perfect for traveling, commuting, or relaxing at home. - Track Your Progress & Profile Sign in securely with Google or Apple to save your profile. Track your games, monitor your progress, and become a true Chess Master. KEY FEATURES: • 5 AI Difficulty Levels: Beginner, Easy, Medium, Hard, and Grandmaster. • Stockfish Engine: Powered by one of the strongest chess AI engines in the world. • Customizable Themes: Premium Glass, Classic Wood, and multiple 2D/3D piece styles. • Helpful Tools: Unlimited Undo & Smart AI Hints. • Captured Pieces Tracker: Easily see who has the material advantage. • Offline Mode: Play anywhere without an internet connection. • Clean & Ad-Free Feel: A smooth, highly responsive, and distraction-free user interface. • Universal Support: Optimized perfectly for both iPhone and iPad. If you love classic board games like Checkers, Backgammon, or Shogi, you will absolutely love the premium feel of Chess Master. Train your brain, solve complex board positions, and defeat the AI. Download Chess Master today and play the ultimate 3D chess board game!

Screenshots

Chessfisher4 screens
Chess Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

Chessfisher and Chess Master are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Chessfisher versus Chess Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessfisherChess Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB231 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew SutterJatin Sharma

In-app purchases

None

Chessfisher

No in-app purchases

None

Chess Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chessfisher free?
Chessfisher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess Master free?
Chess Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chessfisher or Chess Master have ads?
Neither Chessfisher nor Chess Master shows ads.

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