# Chess vs Lock In! Game

The clearest difference is price: Lock In! Game at Free against Chess's $3.99. Lock In! Game also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). Chess's advantage is ratings volume (118 vs 9) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Lock In! Game is free to download; Chess costs $3.99 up front. Chess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Lock In! Game sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock In! Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess has 118 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Chess's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lock In! Game's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess | Lock In! Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-studio/id684224545/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-in-game/id6739970732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **118** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 237 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giordano Vicoli](https://appshunter.io/developer/460922805) | [Jason Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046406125) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-studio/id684224545)

Manage and study chess databases and games in PGN format with advanced analysis tools. Supports game creation, modification, and import from various sources. Includes engine analysis, opening book management, and puzzle training.

**Highlights:** PGN database and game management, Create, modify, and import games, Advanced engine analysis with Stockfish, Opening book and ChessBase support, Chess 960 (Fischer Random) support, Diagram recognition for PGN conversion, Puzzle training and online play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $8.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Powerful chess database features
- 👍 Comprehensive analysis tools
- 👍 Excellent PGN management
- 👍 Great value for price
- 👍 Frequent updates and improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Steep learning curve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Unintuitive interface
- 🐛 Some users find it confusing
- 🐛 Missing dark mode

**Reported bugs**

- Problem saving updated game data
- Engine stopped working after 30 seconds
- App crashes when adding annotations without hitting 'edit mode' first
- Crash opening .pgn in landscape mode
- Crashes when selecting a cell with 0 games associated

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode
- Add board flip button
- Improve interface for screen reader users
- Add private game feature with code
- Add computer whole game analysis with annotations


### Lock In! Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-in-game/id6739970732)

This companion app enhances your dice game experience with digital scoring and multiple game modes. It's designed for iOS devices, making it easy to play with friends and family without manual scorekeeping.

**Highlights:** Digital dice game companion, Manual scoring eliminated, Three unique game modes, iOS device compatibility, Enhanced strategy and excitement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack Game Mode | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mayhem Game Mode | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Game Modes | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess free?

Chess costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Lock In! Game free?

Lock In! Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chess or Lock In! Game?

Lock In! Game is rated higher. Chess averages 4.7 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Lock In! Game averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Chess or Lock In! Game have ads?

Neither Chess nor Lock In! Game shows ads.

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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.*