# Chess Pro Trainer™ vs Play Chess & Master Games

The clearest difference is rating: Chess Pro Trainer™ at 5.0 against Play Chess & Master Games's 4.0. Chess Pro Trainer™ also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess Pro Trainer™ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Play Chess & Master Games sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chess Pro Trainer™ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Pro Trainer™ has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Chess Pro Trainer™ ships an update every 3 days, Play Chess & Master Games every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess Pro Trainer™ | Play Chess & Master Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-pro-trainer/id6774275331/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-chess-and-master-games/id6782240853/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 474 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chess With Coach Mark, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774275333) | [Michael Adams](https://appshunter.io/developer/743520896) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess Pro Trainer™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-pro-trainer/id6774275331)

This app enhances tactical vision and calculation in chess through realistic in-game simulations. It teaches players when and how to spot tactical opportunities, unlike traditional puzzle apps. Features include an advanced move evaluation system and various training modules for different aspects of tactical play.

**Highlights:** Realistic in-game tactical simulation, Advanced Alternate Acceptable Move system, Tactics Recognition Training, Genius Training for aggressive play, Checks and Coordinated Squares Training, Unprotected Pieces Training, Stockfish-powered Analysis Board

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime1 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime 2 Licenses | $149.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime4 | $199.99 | one-time |


### Play Chess & Master Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-chess-and-master-games/id6782240853)

Play chess against a customizable engine or study the games of chess legends. Features include engine analysis, an opening explorer, and offline play. Unlock unlimited access with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Play against 8 skill levels of Pulsar engine, Study games of 20 chess masters, Over 800 World Championship games, Engine analysis and opening explorer, Offline play, no sign-up required, Searchable game lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Play-Watch-Unlimited | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess Pro Trainer™ free?

Chess Pro Trainer™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Play Chess & Master Games free?

Play Chess & Master Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chess Pro Trainer™ or Play Chess & Master Games?

Chess Pro Trainer™ is rated higher. Chess Pro Trainer™ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Play Chess & Master Games averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Chess Pro Trainer™ or Play Chess & Master Games have ads?

Neither Chess Pro Trainer™ nor Play Chess & Master Games shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chess Pro Trainer™ or Play Chess & Master Games?

Chess Pro Trainer™ ships an update every 3 days, and Play Chess & Master Games every 5 days. Most recently, Chess Pro Trainer™ was updated on October 31, 2026 and Play Chess & Master Games on October 31, 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.*