Notation Chess vs Ski Bunny
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Notation Chess
Practice chess visualization and play games using only standard notation, directly from your Apple Watch. This app offers adjustable difficulty and engine settings, with the ability to review moves and peek at the board when needed.
- Play chess on Apple Watch
- Practice with standard chess notation
- Adjustable difficulty and engine settings
- Review move history
- Peek at the board feature
- Undo moves
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Play notation-first chess on the go, directly from your Apple Watch. Notation Chess is designed for players who want to practice visualization and play without relying on a full board view. Choose your color and difficulty, select moves using standard chess notation, and review your move history as the game progresses. The app is powered by the lightweight Chal chess engine, with adjustable search depth and move variety settings. When you need a quick visual reference, use Peek at Board to check the current position. You can also undo moves and start a new game at any time. Features - Play chess on the go from Apple Watch - Practice using standard chess notation - Powered by the Chal chess engine - Choose your color and difficulty level - Review the complete move history - Peek at the board when needed - Undo moves - Adjust engine search depth and move variety
Ski Bunny
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Race down the mountain in Ski Bunny: Downhill Adventure, a fast and fun skiing game built for Apple Watch. Steer your bunny skier with your wrist as you weave through snowy slopes, dodge trees and obstacles, and race through increasingly challenging runs. Tap the screen while airborne to perform tricks. Encounter snowmen, yetis, icy cliffs and other surprises as you progress through the mountains. Simple wrist controls make Ski Bunny easy to pick up and play, with quick runs designed especially for Apple Watch.
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Notation Chess at Free against Ski Bunny's $1.99. Notation Chess also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On 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
Notation Chess is free to download; Ski Bunny costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Notation Chess | Ski Bunny |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zheng Liang | Daniel Beer |
In-app purchases
Notation Chess
No in-app purchases
Ski Bunny
No in-app purchases









