# Chess Puzzles vs CheckMate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CheckMate at none against Chess Puzzles's 4. CheckMate also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Chess Puzzles's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess Puzzles sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. CheckMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess Puzzles | CheckMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-puzzles-checklo/id6776289911/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 46 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Indie Goodies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834572271) | [Shruti Sonawane](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809673878) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-puzzles-checklo/id6776289911)

This app offers focused chess puzzles designed to help you quickly find checkmates. It features mate-in-1, mate-in-2, and mate-in-3 challenges with a clear board layout to improve tactical vision and confidence.

**Highlights:** Mate-in-1, 2, and 3 puzzles, Clear board design, Campaign mode, Hints and undo options, Star rating system, Beat the clock challenges

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Popular Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Value Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mega Package | $14.99 | one-time |


### CheckMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkmate-chess-multiplayer/id6811316499)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess Puzzles free?

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

### Is CheckMate free?

CheckMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Chess Puzzles or CheckMate have ads?

CheckMate shows ads; Chess Puzzles does not.

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