Comparison

SoloChess vs GambitIQ

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

Head to head
About

SoloChess

Features
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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 — 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

About

GambitIQ

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GambitIQ is a chess opening trainer built for one goal: knowing exactly what to play, move by move, in the openings you choose to study. HOW IT WORKS Learn a line move by move, with a clear explanation for every move. Then drill it: the app plays the opponent and you find the right continuation, with as many hints as you want. When you're ready, switch to Exam mode — no hints, no mistakes allowed, to truly confirm you've mastered it. A REAL REPERTOIRE, NOT A MOVE LIST Every line comes from a database of real games (Lichess) and is verified automatically. Each line shows its real relevance — the most-played choice, a solid alternative, or a rarer variation worth keeping in reserve. PROGRESS THAT LASTS Spaced repetition brings lines back right before you'd forget them. Badges mark openings you've truly mastered (every line validated, not just an average). A daily streak and a weekly goal keep you consistent. 32 OPENINGS, 4 STYLES Choose by playing style — aggressive, solid, tactical or universal — or explore the full repertoire: Italian Game, Sicilian, French, Caro-Kann, Queen's Gambit, Grünfeld, and more. Your progress stays on your device. No account required to get started. GAMBITIQ PRO — SUBSCRIPTIONS AND PURCHASES The app is free: several complete openings are accessible at no cost. GambitIQ PRO unlocks all 32 openings and Exam mode. • PRO Monthly — €3.99 per month • PRO Annual — €19.99 per year, after a 1-week free trial • PRO Lifetime — €34.99, one-time payment, no subscription Payment is charged at confirmation of purchase (at the end of the free trial, if applicable). Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged within 24 hours before each renewal. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ GambitIQ terms of use: https://gambitiq.fr/terms.html Privacy policy: https://gambitiq.fr/privacy.html

Screenshots

SoloChess3 screens
GambitIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SoloChess at daily against GambitIQ's every 10 days. GambitIQ's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SoloChess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and GambitIQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoloChess ships an update daily, GambitIQ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SoloChess versus GambitIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoloChessGambitIQ
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYEON JI LIMAurelien Roblin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SoloChess

Subscriptions2
  • SoloChess Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • SoloChess Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
3 purchases

GambitIQ

Subscriptions2
  • GambitIQ PRO Mensuel$3.991 Month
  • GambitIQ PRO Annuel7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • GambitIQ PRO a vie$29.99

Questions

Is SoloChess free?
SoloChess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GambitIQ free?
GambitIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SoloChess or GambitIQ have ads?
Neither SoloChess nor GambitIQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoloChess or GambitIQ?
SoloChess ships an update daily, and GambitIQ every 10 days. Most recently, SoloChess was updated on October 21, 2026 and GambitIQ on October 19, 2026.

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