# Blind Chess vs Stupid Hard Chess

The clearest difference is ads: Blind Chess at none against Stupid Hard Chess's shown. Stupid Hard Chess's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blind Chess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Stupid Hard Chess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blind Chess ships an update every 5 months, Stupid Hard Chess every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blind Chess | Stupid Hard Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stupid-hard-chess/id6787299286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linapps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561367512) | [Yazid Masri](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787299288) |

## What reviewers say

### Blind Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blind-chess/id6768096912)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blind Chess Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Blind Chess Premium | $4.99 | per year |


### Stupid Hard Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stupid-hard-chess/id6787299286)

Experience chess with a unique twist where some of your pieces are hidden, forcing you to rely on memory and visualization. Test your skills across various difficulty levels and blindfold modes, with stakes determined before each game.

**Highlights:** Hidden piece gameplay, Multiple blindfold modes, Real chess engine, Adjustable difficulty tiers, Stakes-based scoring, Daily streak challenges, Limited board reveals

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stupid Hard Chess Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Stupid Hard Chess Pro - Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blind Chess free?

Blind Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stupid Hard Chess free?

Stupid Hard Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Blind Chess or Stupid Hard Chess have ads?

Stupid Hard Chess shows ads; Blind Chess does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blind Chess or Stupid Hard Chess?

Blind Chess ships an update every 5 months, and Stupid Hard Chess every 9 days. Most recently, Blind Chess was updated on October 28, 2026 and Stupid Hard Chess on October 24, 2026.

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