# Hamle vs Duo Chess

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Duo Chess at none against Hamle's 3. Duo Chess also leads on ads (none vs shown). Hamle's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hamle sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Duo Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hamle ships an update every 5 days, Duo Chess fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hamle | Duo Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamle/id6792891832/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IBRAHIM ERDOGAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883041915) | [志跃 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788202252) |

## What reviewers say

### Hamle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamle/id6792891832)

This app offers a curated collection of 15 classic strategy board games, including Chess, Go, and Checkers. Play against AI, a friend locally, or other players online. It features detailed rulebooks and customizable themes for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** 15 classic strategy games, Offline local 2-player mode, Play against AI (Easy, Medium, Hard), Online real-time multiplayer, Built-in rulebooks for each game, Customizable board themes, Match statistics and profiles

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hamle Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


### Duo Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duo-chess-play-and-learn/id6816000702)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hamle free?

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

### Is Duo Chess free?

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

### Do Hamle or Duo Chess have ads?

Hamle shows ads; Duo Chess does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hamle or Duo Chess?

Hamle ships an update every 5 days, and Duo Chess fortnightly. Most recently, Hamle was updated on November 6, 2026 and Duo Chess on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
