Comparison

CHESSXO vs Chessko

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

Head to head
About

CHESSXO

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Every game is an opportunity for discussion, idea sharing and interaction. Publish posts, share game highlights, comment on other players' moves and find like-minded people worldwide. The feed transforms chess into a vibrant community where every idea can spark a conversation. Play. Connect. Follow other players. Check your feed to see what the chess community is up to right now. โ€” Real-time online chess with fast matchmaking โ€” Social feed: posts, comments, likes and reposts โ€” Daily puzzles and games against the computer โ€” Real-time game discussions and idea sharing โ€” Opponents and new chess friends worldwide โ€” Player profiles and community activity โ€” Two Players mode: play with a friend on the same device โ€” Board Editor: set up any position or paste a FEN/PGN

About

Chessko

Features
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Welcome to Chessko โ€“ a chess application designed for lovers of beautiful aesthetics, fluid gameplay, and a premium user experience across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Whether you are a beginner learning the basics or an experienced player looking for a serious challenge, Chessko offers a perfectly tailored environment. Key Features: โ€ข STUNNING PIECE STYLES Customize the look of the chess pieces to match your style! Choose from 8 unique, high-definition piece sets: Classic, Neon (with a beautiful glow), Wood (natural grain), Metal, Flat, Bold, Gameroom, and stunning Glassmorphic pieces. โ€ข DYNAMIC BOARD THEMES (8 BOARD DESIGNS) Switch boards in an instant. Select classic wooden setups, minimalist monochrome interfaces, or special radiant themes like Midnight Aurora and Cyber Lavender that cast a subtle spotlight under the pieces. โ€ข INTUITIVE SWIPE GESTURES Cycle through board themes by swiping left/right across the board, or change piece styles by swiping up/down. Integrated with subtle haptic feedback, it feels tactile and premium. Swipe gestures can be toggled on or off at any time. โ€ข LOCAL CHESS AI & INTEGRATED STOCKFISH ENGINE Play offline against our balanced local AI tailored to your skill level: - Beginner: Ideal for learning, searching 2 plies deep with a 25% blunder rate. - Amateur: Relaxed gameplay searching 4 plies deep with an 8% blunder rate. - Advanced: A solid challenge searching 10 plies deep with zero mistakes. Or take on the world-class Stockfish engine, offering specific strength levels from 1300 ELO up to 2600 ELO, plus maximum raw capability. โ€ข NATIVE UI & MACOS SUPPORT Chessko is built for Apple platforms, featuring a clean system background that seamlessly transitions between Light and Dark mode. Play comfortably on iPhone, iPad, or natively on your Mac with mouse, trackpad, and keyboard support. โ€ข 100% PRIVATE & AD-FREE Enjoy chess without interruptions. Chessko has no ads, requires no login or accounts, and collects absolutely zero user data. Everything runs locally on your device. โ€ข MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT The app is fully localized, allowing you to change the language directly in the settings sheet. Supported languages include: Serbian, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Hindi. Download Chessko today and elevate your chess experience!

Screenshots

CHESSXO4 screens
Chessko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CHESSXO at 15.1 against Chessko's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
CHESSXO versus Chessko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCHESSXOChessko
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size40 MB90 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGrisha MuradyanFilip Djordjevic

In-app purchases

None

CHESSXO

No in-app purchases

None

Chessko

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CHESSXO free?
CHESSXO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chessko free?
Chessko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CHESSXO or Chessko have ads?
Neither CHESSXO nor Chessko shows ads.

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