Comparison

Blind Chess vs Blindfold Chess

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

Head to head
About

Blind Chess

Features
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Blind Chess helps you train visualization and calculation by playing with the board hidden by default. Practice against the engine, use spoken move guidance, save games, and review your sessions to understand mistakes and improve board awareness. Choose challenge modes that control when the board can be revealed and build stronger blindfold chess habits one move at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Create an optional account to sync progress across devices, connect with friends, send challenges, and keep your training history backed up. Premium features are available through optional subscriptions.

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Blindfold Chess

Features
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Master the ultimate chess skill: playing entire games without ever seeing the board, put your blindfold on! Blindfold Chess is built specifically to train visualization, calculation, and board memory — from your first move to the last. Train progressively with four visualization modes: • Full Board — Classic chess with full visual assistance • Occupied Squares — See where pieces exist, but not which pieces • Hide Pieces — The board remains, but every move must be visualized from memory • Full Blindfold — No board. No hints. Pure mental chess Most players improve their visualization much faster than they expect. Voice control makes blindfold play feel natural. Say: “e4” “Knight to f3” “Bishop takes d5” Moves execute instantly without touching the screen — perfect for eyes-closed training. Prefer touch controls? Tap or drag pieces normally with full board interaction support. Game Modes • Solo Training — Play against Stockfish at any strength level, from beginner to grandmaster • Pass & Play — Play face to face with automatic board flipping between turns • Online Multiplayer — Challenge friends anywhere with a simple 6-letter code — no account required Every game is saved automatically. Replay moves, export PGNs, and analyze games in your favorite chess tools. ------ Read our full terms and conditions and our privacy policy at https://sites.google.com/view/blindfoldchess-app/home

Screenshots

Blind Chess4 screens
Blindfold Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Blind Chess at 16.0 against Blindfold Chess's 18.0. On price, ads, 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. Blind Chess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Blindfold Chess sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
Blind Chess versus Blindfold Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlind ChessBlindfold Chess
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinappsALAN FRANCESCHINI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Blind Chess

Subscriptions2
  • Blind Chess Premium$1.991 Month
  • Blind Chess Premium$4.991 Year
3 purchases

Blindfold Chess

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$29.99

Questions

Is Blind Chess free?
Blind Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blindfold Chess free?
Blindfold Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blind Chess or Blindfold Chess have ads?
Neither Blind Chess nor Blindfold Chess shows ads.

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