Comparison

Chessbrix vs Chess Learners' Academy

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

Head to head
About

Chessbrix

Features
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You reach an endgame a pawn up and the win slips away. Chessbrix is built to fix exactly that. 384 positions across 33 chapters take you from mating with a lone rook to the rook and pawn endings that decide master games. Every chapter opens with guided lessons that walk you through the plan move by move, then gives you positions to practise it on. WHAT YOU GET • 384 endgame positions across 33 progressive chapters • 192 move-by-move lessons that explain the idea before asking for the move • Basic mates, pawn, rook, bishop, knight and queen endings • Spaced repetition brings back the positions you got wrong, until they stick • A daily challenge and a streak to keep you coming back • Hints with on-board arrows when a position will not give • Play any position out against the engine to see why the plan works • An analysis board with undo, redo and PGN export • Notes you can attach to any position • Progress tracked per chapter, so you can see what is still weak START FREE The beginner chapter is completely free: 36 positions on checkmating a lone king, with no time limit and no account. Work through it before deciding whether the rest is for you. BUILT FOR IMPROVEMENT Positions are graded from under 1000 to roughly 2300 Elo and grouped by concept, so you can start where you actually are. Nothing here is filler. Every solution is checked against a chess engine and an endgame tablebase before it ships, so the answer you are shown is the right one. NO ACCOUNT, NO TRACKING Chessbrix works entirely offline. There is no sign-up, no advertising, and nothing about you leaves your phone. CHESSBRIX PRO: ONE PAYMENT, NOT A SUBSCRIPTION Chessbrix Pro unlocks all 33 chapters and the analysis board for a single purchase of $19.99. There is no subscription, nothing renews, and there is nothing to cancel. New endgame lessons and puzzles added to the app are included at no extra cost, and Pro can be shared with your Apple family group. The price is in US dollars and varies by region; your local price is shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Privacy Policy: https://chessbrix.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://chessbrix.com/terms.html

About

Chess Learners' Academy

Features
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Chess Academy is a complete chess companion for every level. Face computer opponents at any strength from total beginner to grandmaster, sharpen your tactics with 1,100 rating-banded puzzles (mate-in-1 to grandmaster-level mate-in-5), and learn the game through interactive lessons on every piece, common openings, and core strategy. • Opponents at every ELO (100–3000) • 1,100 puzzles across 11 difficulty bands — 100 each • Interactive tutorials: pieces, openings, tactics, and strategy • Adaptive single-player tournament that finds your true level • Play friends over Game Center or your local Wi-Fi (LAN) • Works fully offline • 100% free — no ads, no paywall. Optional tips if you'd like to support development.

Screenshots

Chessbrix4 screens
Chess Learners' Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Chess Learners' Academy at 3 against Chessbrix's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Chessbrix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chess Learners' Academy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Chessbrix versus Chess Learners' Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessbrixChess Learners' Academy
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManish Paul SimonBUDDY CHRISTOPHER KINDER

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chessbrix

One-time1
  • Chessbrix Endgames$19.99
4 purchases

Chess Learners' Academy

One-time4
  • Tip Jar — Small$0.99
  • Tip Jar — Medium$2.99
  • Tip Jar — Large$4.99
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  • Tip Jar — Generous$9.99

Questions

Is Chessbrix free?
Chessbrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess Learners' Academy free?
Chess Learners' Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chessbrix or Chess Learners' Academy have ads?
Neither Chessbrix nor Chess Learners' Academy shows ads.

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