Zenmate vs SoloChess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Zenmate
Read full descriptionHide full description
Zenmate is a calm, beautifully designed chess app built for focused play. Play a quiet game against the AI, start a match with friends through Game Center, or pass-and-play on one device. Zenmate keeps the interface simple and refined so the board stays central and every move has room to breathe. Features: - Play vs AI with multiple difficulty levels - Play with friends using Game Center - Local 2-player pass-and-play - Light and dark mode - Optional board coordinates - Flip board support - Clean timers and move-focused gameplay A quiet game of kings. Designed to slow you down, one move at a time.
SoloChess
Read full descriptionHide full description
SoloChess is a calm single-player chess board game you can play fully offline without Ads. Practice tactics, solve puzzles, and improve your game anytime! No internet, No ads interruptions. NEW โ Level up as you play! Earn XP from games and daily puzzles, and watch your chess companion evolve through 10 ranks, from a humble pawn all the way to a king. Privacy Policy: https://yeonji.dev/legal/solochess/privacy?name=SoloChess Terms of Use: https://yeonji.dev/legal/solochess/terms?name=SoloChess
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zenmate at none against SoloChess's 2. SoloChess's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SoloChess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Zenmate asks for nothing beyond the download.
Zenmate ships an update every 6 weeks, SoloChess daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zenmate | SoloChess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Daily โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Timothy Nice | YEON JI LIM |
In-app purchases
Zenmate
No in-app purchases
SoloChess
- SoloChess Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- SoloChess Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
Questions
Is Zenmate free?
Is SoloChess free?
Do Zenmate or SoloChess have ads?
Which is updated more often, Zenmate or SoloChess?
Other comparisons
