Chess Variants Studio vs Immortal Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chess Variants Studio
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Play any of nine variants of chess with 8 levels, 1200-2100, against the custom Pulsar engine. Review games with variant engine analysis. Styles supported are Chess960, Crazyhouse, Atomic, Losers, Giveaway, Three Checks, Advanced Pawns, Reversed Pawns and Random Pieces. The rules are included in-app. No signup. Ad Free. Works Offline. The playing program is one i've designed and tested at different levels on internet chess servers in order to come up with the ratings on the board. Ratings range from 1200 to 2100 or 2200 depending on variant. Try the app for free. There's 10 free plays of pure variants like atomic, crazyhouse and loser's and 10 free plays of chessic variants like chess960 and 30 free views of played games with analysis. A single one-time purchase unlocks unlimited play and variant engine analysis. Played games are logged and can also be viewed/analyzed. When reviewing the player's games, users can override the moves and start making their own moves. Back up to main line to undo. If the user goes looks at the Moves while reviewing, the game can be copied to the clipboard. The app comes with two skin themes, a reddish wood and a teal. Also here are multiple board and piece choices to choose from in settings.
Immortal Chess
Experience classic chess with a magical twist. Utilize mana and unique class abilities to cast spells, transform pieces, and control the board in strategic battles. Compete online, practice against AI, and climb the leaderboards.
- Classic chess rules with magical enhancements
- Nine distinct classes with unique spells and abilities
- Mana system for casting spells
- Ranked online matches
- AI practice mode
- Cross-platform play
- Cosmetic customization
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CHESS WITH MAGIC Immortal Chess keeps the strategy and rules of classic chess, then expands every match with classes, Mana, spells, traps and unique abilities. Every chess move grants Mana, giving you the power to transform pieces, control the board, disrupt your opponent and create positions that could never exist in ordinary chess. CHOOSE YOUR CLASS Play as one of nine distinct classes: • Inquisitor • Champion • Sentinel • Disruptor • Cultist • Monarch • Strider • Necromancer • Mage Each class offers its own spells, passive ability, strengths and playstyle. Classes are alternatives, not upgrades—victory still depends on strategy, timing and how well you use the board. EVERY MATCH PLAYS DIFFERENTLY Spells expand chess rather than replace it. Familiar openings can evolve into entirely new positions, while every move forces you to balance traditional chess strategy against Mana, abilities and threats. PLAY YOUR WAY • Compete in ranked online matches • Play across supported PC and mobile platforms • Practice against AI opponents • Experiment with different classes and strategies • Climb the global leaderboard • Customize your game with cosmetic boards and pieces FAIR COMPETITION Immortal Chess is free to play. You start with one free class and enough Essence to unlock at least one more class of your choice, or two lower-cost classes. This means you can begin with multiple playstyles and find the ones that suit you best. Additional classes can be unlocked with Essence earned by playing or purchased in the shop. Classes are different playstyles, not upgrades, and purchases never increase spell strength or provide direct competitive advantages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Immortal Chess at daily against Chess Variants Studio's every 9 days. 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
Both are free to download. Chess Variants Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Immortal Chess sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Chess Variants Studio ships an update every 9 days, Immortal Chess daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess Variants Studio | Immortal Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 350 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Michael Adams | Arcane Square Games |
In-app purchases
Chess Variants Studio
- Unlimited Plays and Views$0.99
Immortal Chess
- Essence Pack$0.99
- Sigil Bundle$1.99
- Essence Bundle$2.99
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- Founder's Spark$4.99
- Essence Nexus$6.99
- Founder's Sigil$9.99
- Founder's Crest$14.99
- Essence Vault$19.99
- Founder's Legacy$24.99
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