# Plain Chess vs Knock And Drop

Plain Chess and Knock And Drop both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Plain Chess's written reviews are positive against 65% of Knock And Drop's. Plain Chess also leads on ads (none vs shown). Knock And Drop's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs paid) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 11). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plain Chess sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Knock And Drop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Plain Chess against 4.7 for Knock And Drop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knock And Drop has 4.2K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Plain Chess's written reviews are positive against 65% of Knock And Drop's.

Plain Chess ships an update every 4 days, Knock And Drop weekly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plain Chess | Knock And Drop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-chess-play-and-learn/id6770610908/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knock-and-drop/id6789191690/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 64.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 117 MB | 427 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cerebra Enterprises, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896757537) | [Grand Games A.Ş.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742757639) |

## What reviewers say

### Plain Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-chess-play-and-learn/id6770610908)

Enjoy offline chess matches on your iPhone without ads or accounts. Play against the computer, a friend, or use the AI Coach for strategic advice. Perfect for learning, practicing, or quick games.

**Highlights:** Offline chess play, Play against computer, Pass-and-play multiplayer, AI Coach explanations, Saved games, No ads or account required

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plain Chess Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Plain Chess Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Plain Chess Family | $69.99 | per year |
| 25 AI Coach Answers | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 AI Coach Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 75 AI Coach Answers | $7.99 | one-time |
| 30 AI Coach Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| 250 AI Coach Answers | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100 AI Coach Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Plain Chess Lifetime | $99.00 | one-time |


### Knock And Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knock-and-drop/id6789191690)

Engage in a satisfying smash puzzle game where you aim and roll a ball to trigger chain reactions. Knock down jars, crumble stones, and topple towers with skillful throws and strategic angles to clear each colorful arena.

**Highlights:** Satisfying destruction physics, Skill-based rolling mechanics, Ever-changing level layouts, Colorful arena environments, Chain reaction gameplay, Domino effect clearing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Luxury Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plain Chess free?

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

### Is Knock And Drop free?

Knock And Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Plain Chess or Knock And Drop?

Plain Chess is rated higher. Plain Chess averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Knock And Drop averages 4.7 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Plain Chess or Knock And Drop have ads?

Knock And Drop shows ads; Plain Chess does not.

### Which is updated more often, Plain Chess or Knock And Drop?

Plain Chess ships an update every 4 days, and Knock And Drop weekly. Most recently, Plain Chess was updated on November 10, 2026 and Knock And Drop on November 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*