Comparison

Chess Studio vs Comic Geek Speak Podcast

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

Head to head
About

Chess Studio

Read chess books and instantly play through moves on screen. This app allows you to interact with chess e-books, automatically scrolling text and displaying positions on a board. Navigate variations, search content, and customize your reading experience.

Highlights
  • Play over moves on screen
  • Automatic text scrolling
  • Tap moves to display position
  • Navigate complex variations
  • Searchable content
  • Choice of layout options
Features
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Ever wanted to read your favourite chess books and be able to instantly play over the moves on screen? The revolutionary new Chess Studio, from renowned chess publishers Gambit, enables you to do that, and more. After downloading the free app, purchase your choice of classic chess e-books from the Gambit library and begin. • text laid out in usual clear Gambit style • play over moves and variations on screen • accompanying text scrolls automatically • tap any chess move and the position appears on the board • easily navigate through complex variations • search function for words, phrases, player names • move swiftly between games and chapters • choice of layout options - including flip board • free sample text available to try out the app Chess Studio represents an enjoyable and portable new way of reading chess books, designed by chess players for chess players. Overseeing every aspect of the app design was Grandmaster John Nunn, one of the best-respected figures in the chess world and three-times World Chess Solving Champion.

About

Comic Geek Speak Podcast

Easily access a vast archive of podcast episodes spanning over two decades. Organize your favorite episodes and discover new content to enjoy. The developers are actively seeking user feedback for continuous improvement.

Highlights
  • Extensive episode archive
  • Favorite episode tracking
  • New episode discovery
  • User feedback integration
  • Long-term podcast history
Features
Currently charting
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The companion app to the Comic Geek Speak podcast makes it easier to find episodes from over 20 years of podcasting! Keep track of your favorites and find new episodes to entertain you. We're working hard to make the app the best it can be, so please leave us feedback and share your ideas.

Screenshots

Chess Studio4 screens
Comic Geek Speak Podcast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Chess Studio at Free against Comic Geek Speak Podcast's $1.99. Chess Studio also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.2). Comic Geek Speak Podcast's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Chess Studio is free to download; Comic Geek Speak Podcast costs $1.99 up front. Chess Studio sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Comic Geek Speak Podcast asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess Studio ships an update every 2 months, Comic Geek Speak Podcast every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Chess Studio versus Comic Geek Speak Podcast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess StudioComic Geek Speak Podcast
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#92 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB40 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGambit PublicationsBryan Deemer

Customer experience

Chess Studio

Written reviews31 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative35.5%

Comic Geek Speak Podcast

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Chess Studio

One-time10
  • Gambit Free SamplesFree
  • How to Beat Your Dad at Chess$9.99
  • Win with the London System$11.99
Show 7 more
  • Understanding Chess Endgames$13.99
  • Understanding Chess Middlegames$13.99
  • Understanding Chess Move by Move$13.99
  • Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy$13.99
  • Mastering the Chess Openings Volume 1$13.99
  • John Nunn's Chess Course$14.99
  • Fundamental Chess Openings$14.99
None

Comic Geek Speak Podcast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess Studio free?
Chess Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Comic Geek Speak Podcast free?
Comic Geek Speak Podcast costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess Studio or Comic Geek Speak Podcast have ads?
Neither Chess Studio nor Comic Geek Speak Podcast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chess Studio or Comic Geek Speak Podcast?
Chess Studio ships an update every 2 months, and Comic Geek Speak Podcast every 6 days. Most recently, Chess Studio was updated on November 1, 2026 and Comic Geek Speak Podcast on November 7, 2026.

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