Comparison

Card Chess vs CherryChess

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

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Card Chess

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Card Chess: Gambit An original strategy game where chess meets visible card-based constraints. Every turn, the card you play limits what moves are possible. Winning is not just about finding the strongest move, but about managing restrictions, reading open information, and forcing your opponent into worse options. Card Chess: Gambit is built around tactical planning, positional pressure, and the power of constraints. Play against smart AI opponents or challenge friends online with Game Center multiplayer. It’s also a true tabletop-ready game concept that can be played in real life with a standard chess board and a regular deck of cards. Features - Original strategy game design - Chess-based tactical gameplay - Visible card constraints and perfect information - Smart AI opponents - Game Center online multiplayer - Playable in real life with standard chess and cards Outthink the board. Control the constraints. Trap the opponent.

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CherryChess

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Cherry Chess is a beautifully simple chess app that helps you actually get better. Play against honestly calibrated bots or a friend, then let a full-strength Stockfish engine show you exactly where the game was won or lost – all on your device, no account, no internet required. EVERY MOVE RATED • Each move gets a verdict, from Brilliant and Best Move to Mistake and Blunder • See instantly what your move was worth – or switch it off and just play • Optional evaluation bar right next to the board OPPONENTS AT YOUR LEVEL • Bots from 300 to 2200 in steps of 100, each step measured against real playing strength • They play like humans at their level – including the mistakes – and they finish won games • Max: the engine at full strength, for when you want to see perfect chess • Rated games always put you against the bot at your own level PLAY YOUR WAY • Rated, free or against a friend on the same device, with an optional board flip • With or without a clock, from 1 to 60 minutes plus increment, with a low-time warning • Move list while you play and hints when you get stuck • Focus mode hides everything but the board SEE WHERE YOUR GAME TURNED • Full game review with the evaluation graph and the best move for every position • The move list highlights only the moves worth finding • Accuracy and a performance rating for every game • Free analysis board to explore any position with the engine A RATING THAT MEANS SOMETHING • Every rated game moves your rating, on the same scale as the bots • Track your rating curve, accuracy, streaks and activity in your profile • Your complete game history, ready to replay and review LEARN WITH A PLAN • A learning path of 42 lessons in six units: board and pieces, check and mate, material, tactics, endgames and openings • Free practice whenever you like: board coordinates, checkmate puzzles and an opening trainer with 22 opening families MADE WITH CARE • Clean, distinctive design in dark and light themes • Two piece sets: the custom-made Cherry pieces and a timeless classic set • Smooth animations, haptic feedback and VoiceOver support • Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Japanese and Chinese PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no sign-up, no tracking. Your games and progress stay on your device, and the engine runs completely offline. Whether you're learning how the knight moves or chasing your next rating milestone, Cherry Chess meets you at your level – and helps you go further.

Screenshots

Card Chess4 screens
CherryChess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CherryChess at none against Card Chess's 1. On price, ads, 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. Card Chess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CherryChess asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Card Chess versus CherryChess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCard ChessCherryChess
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmol SamantMilan Swillus

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Card Chess

One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$0.99
None

CherryChess

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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