Comparison

ChessP2P vs ZenAIya Chess

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

Head to head
About

ChessP2P

Features
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Chess. Offline. Anywhere. ChessP2P is the chess app that works when nothing else does — on a plane, in a tunnel, deep in the basement, halfway up a mountain. Two iPhones pair directly over Bluetooth or peer-to-peer Wi-Fi. No internet, no accounts, no ads. Just open and play. What's in the free tier: - Pass-and-play — two players, one phone. Board auto-flips after each move. - Peer-to-peer — pair two iPhones over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi with one tap. - Full chess rules, including castling, en passant, and promotion. - Chess clocks — 5+0, 10+0, 15+10, 30+0, or untimed. - Draw offers, resignation, claim draw. - Move history with replay. - Saved games — pick up where you left off if you get disconnected. - No accounts. No login. No tracking. No ads. No nags. How it works: 1. Open ChessP2P on both phones. 2. One taps Host, the other taps Join. Connect over Bluetooth or local Wi-Fi. 3. Play. Moves sync instantly between devices. That's the whole onboarding. If you've ever spent five minutes trying to play chess on a plane and watched every "offline" chess app demand a connection, this is the app you wanted. Built for real offline. ChessP2P uses Apple's MultipeerConnectivity — direct device-to-device. No servers. No router. No Wi-Fi network required. The two phones find each other directly, even in airplane mode (just keep Bluetooth on). If a peer drops out, the game is saved on both sides. Reconnect and it picks up where it left off. Free, with optional premium. The full chess experience above is free, with no ads. A one-time premium unlock will add board and piece themes, expanded clock presets, multiple concurrent games, and post-game analysis. Pay once, unlock for life — no subscriptions. When you play a friend in a P2P session, your premium features extend to them for the duration of the game; they never have to pay to play with you. Perfect for flights and airplane mode, subway commutes, cafés where the Wi-Fi is "ask the bartender," camping trips, festivals, and casual games between friends, parents and kids, or anyone learning the game. Built offline, on purpose.

About

ZenAIya Chess

Master chess with an AI coach that provides real-time tactical advice and in-depth post-game analysis. Learn from your mistakes with interactive replays and explore alternative strategies. Play at five difficulty levels, from beginner to master.

Highlights
  • Real-time AI coaching
  • Post-game analysis
  • Interactive replay with feedback
  • Five difficulty levels
  • Strategy assessments (Pro)
  • Competitive clock modes (Pro)
Features
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Master chess with Zenaiya, the revolutionary AI coach that guides you in real-time. Whether you are learning how the pieces move or practicing advanced middle-game tactics, Zenaiya is right there beside you, analyzing every move and explaining the "why" behind the game. REAL-TIME AI COACHING: Chat directly with Zenaiya during the game for tactical advice. Ask why a move is bad, or how to escape a pin! POST-GAME ANALYSIS: Don't just see your blunders - understand them. Zenaiya breaks down your game into an interactive replay, highlighting key turning points. Chat with your AI coach at any move to get dynamic, personalized feedback and explore alternative strategies! PLAY AT YOUR LEVEL: Play against a fully adaptive opponent. Select your exact desired Elo rating (from 400 to 2800) and watch Zenaiya organically adjust her playstyle to match your skill level. UPGRADE TO ZENAIYA PRO: Take your training to the next level with our premium subscription: • Strategy Assessments: Our AI analyzes patterns across your recent games to uncover your unique weaknesses and playing style, giving you a personalized roadmap to improvement. • Competitive Clocks: Practice for real-world tournaments with professional FIDE time controls, including Bullet, Blitz, and Rapid increments. • Unlimited Ad-Free Play: Never see another ad. • Infinite Analysis: Unlock unlimited post-game AI reviews. • Premium Aesthetics: Access exclusive board themes like Obsidian Glass and Walnut Wood. Terms of Use: https://zenaiya.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://zenaiya.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

ChessP2P4 screens
ZenAIya Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ChessP2P at none against ZenAIya Chess's shown. ZenAIya Chess's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. ChessP2P sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and ZenAIya Chess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChessP2P ships an update fortnightly, ZenAIya Chess every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ChessP2P versus ZenAIya Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessP2PZenAIya Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdimitris paidarakisSHAMIK NARENDRA DESAI

In-app purchases

8 purchases

ChessP2P

One-time8
  • Walnut Board$2.99
  • Marble Board$2.99
  • Neon Board$3.99
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  • Modernist Pieces$3.99
  • Hand-carved Pieces$3.99
  • Cool Pieces$3.99
  • Complete Pack$8.99
  • ChessP2P Premium$11.99
2 purchases

ZenAIya Chess

Subscriptions2
  • ZenAIya Chess Pro$1.991 Month
  • ZenAIya Chess Pro$14.991 Year

Questions

Is ChessP2P free?
ChessP2P is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZenAIya Chess free?
ZenAIya Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ChessP2P or ZenAIya Chess have ads?
ZenAIya Chess shows ads; ChessP2P does not.
Which is updated more often, ChessP2P or ZenAIya Chess?
ChessP2P ships an update fortnightly, and ZenAIya Chess every 5 days. Most recently, ChessP2P was updated on November 5, 2026 and ZenAIya Chess on October 31, 2026.

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