Comparison

Classic by Chess.com vs Blind Chess

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

Head to head
About

Classic by Chess.com

This app offers a collection of nine classic games, including Solitaire, Mahjong, and Sudoku, in a single, streamlined interface. Enjoy timeless gameplay with features like unlimited undo, hints, and adjustable difficulty, all playable offline.

Highlights
  • Nine classic games in one app
  • Offline play available
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Unlimited undo and hints
  • Daily challenges and streaks
  • Clean, distraction-free design
  • Light and dark themes
Features
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From the Chess.com team, Classic helps you learn and play the world's most loved games in one beautifully simple app. No gimmicks, no clutter, just the games you already know and love, built to feel great on your phone. PLAY NINE TIMELESS GAMES - Solitaire – Klondike and FreeCell with smooth drag-and-drop, unlimited undo and daily challenges. - Mahjong – Relaxing tile-matching solitaire boards with hundreds of layouts and gorgeous tile sets. - Sudoku – Thousands of puzzles from Easy to Expert, with notes, hints and player points. - Word – A crossword-style word game. Place letters, score big and beat the computer or a friend. - Backgammon – Roll, move and bear off against a smart AI or a friend, with doubling cube and match play. - Go – The ancient strategy game (Baduk / Weiqi) on 9x9, 13x13 and 19x19 boards with adjustable AI. - Checkers – Classic American checkers (draughts) against a smart AI or a friend, with optional forced captures and move hints. - Xiangqi – Chinese Chess with clear pieces, legal-move hints and multiple difficulty levels. - Shogi – Japanese Chess with drops, promotions and a helpful tutorial for beginners. WHY CLASSIC - Play offline anywhere – on a flight, on the train, in a waiting room. - Clean, distraction-free design with light and dark themes. - Adjustable difficulty in every game, from first-timer to expert. - Unlimited undo, hints and rules explanations so you never get stuck. - Daily challenges and streaks to keep your brain sharp. - Statistics and personal bests for every game. - One small download instead of nine separate apps. GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN Solitaire, Mahjong and Sudoku are a relaxing way to unwind. Word games, Backgammon and Checkers sharpen your vocabulary and strategy. Go, Xiangqi and Shogi are the deepest board games ever invented. Whether you have two minutes or two hours, there's a classic game waiting. Download Classic today and rediscover the games that never go out of style.

About

Blind Chess

Practice blindfold chess using voice commands or by tapping pieces. Hear the computer's replies and adjust its playing strength. Review past games and browse previous positions, with offline functionality after an initial model download.

Highlights
  • Voice command gameplay
  • Adjustable computer strength
  • Move review and browsing
  • Offline functionality
  • Multi-language support
  • Game archive
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Practice blindfold chess. Hold the microphone, say your move, and hear the computer’s reply. • Play by voice or tap pieces on the board. • Adjust the computer’s playing strength. • Review moves and browse earlier positions. • Continue a game from a previous position. • Revisit games in your archive. • English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Ukrainian and Russian interface and voice commands. Speech recognition runs on your phone. A model download is required the first time you use voice; afterward, recognition and gameplay work offline.

Screenshots

Classic by Chess.com4 screens
Blind Chess2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blind Chess at 5.0 against Classic by Chess.com's 4.8. Classic by Chess.com's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blind Chess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classic by Chess.com has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Classic by Chess.com versus Blind Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic by Chess.comBlind Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB80 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperChess.comDmytro Dubilet

In-app purchases

None

Classic by Chess.com

No in-app purchases

None

Blind Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Classic by Chess.com free?
Classic by Chess.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blind Chess free?
Blind Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Classic by Chess.com or Blind Chess?
Blind Chess is rated higher. Classic by Chess.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Blind Chess averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Classic by Chess.com or Blind Chess have ads?
Neither Classic by Chess.com nor Blind Chess shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Classic by Chess.com or Blind Chess?
Classic by Chess.com ships an update every 3 days, and Blind Chess every 3 days. Most recently, Classic by Chess.com was updated on November 9, 2026 and Blind Chess on November 10, 2026.

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