Comparison

PixelChess vs Just Chess Puzzles

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

Head to head
About

PixelChess

Features
Read full description

Rediscover Chess. Play beautiful offline chess against the computer in a handcrafted pixel art adventure. PixelChess brings the timeless strategy of chess into vibrant pixel themes, where every game feels fresh. Solve a new puzzle every day, unlock collectible pieces, and explore unique themes inspired by fantasy, history and imagination. Whether you're learning the game or mastering advanced strategies, PixelChess offers a relaxing, premium chess experience with stunning visuals and rewarding progression. Play Chess Your Way • Play offline against the computer • 4 difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard and Expert • Unlimited, Blitz, Rapid and Classical time controls • Smooth gameplay designed for beginners and experienced players • Review your recent games A New Chess Challenge Every Day Train your tactical skills with a fresh daily puzzle. • Daily chess puzzles • Helpful hints • Build your daily streak • Improve your chess vision Explore 9 Beautiful Pixel Themes Every theme completely transforms the game. Discover unique: • Chess pieces • Boards • Animated backgrounds • Original music Explore: • Classic • Medieval • Space • Prehistoric • Horror • Sports • Western • Elegant • Anime Unlock and Collect Win games to unlock new themes through achievements or purchase them instantly. Discover more than 100 collectible chess pieces, each with its own artwork and story. Designed Around You • Sign in with Google, Apple or Email • Game history • Multiple languages • Beautiful pixel art interface • Free to play Download PixelChess today. Privacy Policy https://justluck.io/apps/pixelchess/privacy.html Support admin@justluck.io

About

Just Chess Puzzles

Features
Read full description

20 free puzzles a day, forever. 100,000+ chess puzzles that work with zero internet. One purchase, $4.99, unlocks everything for good. No subscription accounts, ads, or push notifications. • Play it out: When you solve a puzzle, keep playing the position against the engine instead of stopping at the answer. • See the evaluation: A live eval bar shows how winning or losing each position really is. • Train your weak spots: Filters puzzles from a library of 20+ categories (checkmate, opening, middlegame, forks, pins, caro-kann, etc.) • Track everything: Full puzzle history and a rating graph, stored on your device. • Private by design: The app is fully offline. No account, no sign-up, no analytics, and no data leaves your phone. Having trouble? Please reach out to support@justchesspuzzles.com

Screenshots

PixelChess4 screens
Just Chess Puzzles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Just Chess Puzzles at none against PixelChess's shown. Just Chess Puzzles also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). PixelChess's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. PixelChess sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Just Chess Puzzles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixelChess ships an update every 2 weeks, Just Chess Puzzles every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
PixelChess versus Just Chess Puzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelChessJust Chess Puzzles
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJust Luck LLCClayton Marshall

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PixelChess

One-time10
  • Tema Medieval$0.99
  • Tema Espacial$0.99
  • Tema Prehistórico$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Tema Terror$0.99
  • Tema Deportes$0.99
  • Tema Western$0.99
  • Tema Elegante$0.99
  • Tema Anime$0.99
  • Pack 2 Temas$1.49
  • Pack 3 Temas$1.99
1 purchases

Just Chess Puzzles

One-time1
  • Unlock everything$4.99

Questions

Is PixelChess free?
PixelChess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Just Chess Puzzles free?
Just Chess Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PixelChess or Just Chess Puzzles have ads?
PixelChess shows ads; Just Chess Puzzles does not.
Which is updated more often, PixelChess or Just Chess Puzzles?
PixelChess ships an update every 2 weeks, and Just Chess Puzzles every 3 days. Most recently, PixelChess was updated on November 7, 2026 and Just Chess Puzzles on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons