# NRTM vs Lichess

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NRTM at 100% against Lichess's 52%. NRTM also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). Lichess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (662 vs 7). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NRTM sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Lichess asks for nothing beyond the download.

NRTM holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lichess has 662 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of NRTM's written reviews are positive against 52% of Lichess's.

NRTM ships an update every 6 weeks, Lichess fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NRTM | Lichess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrtm/id695468874/reviews)** | [4.1 (662 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lichess/id1662361230/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **662** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 51.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#55** |
| Size | 17 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gereon Steffens](https://appshunter.io/developer/493030228) | [LICHESS.ORG](https://appshunter.io/developer/968371783) |

## What reviewers say

### NRTM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrtm/id695468874)

This app helps tournament organizers manage "Android: Netrunner" events. It simplifies player registration and handles pairings for both Swiss and double elimination rounds. Supports multiple languages for global use.

**Highlights:** Tournament management, Player registration, Swiss round pairings, Double elimination pairings, Multi-language support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Generous Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $3.99 | one-time |


### Lichess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lichess/id1662361230)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Play chess online with millions of users, participate in tournaments, solve puzzles, and analyze games. This free and open-source application offers a comprehensive chess experience for players of all levels, with features for learning and casual play.

**Highlights:** Real-time and correspondence chess, Arena tournaments, Chess puzzles, Game analysis with Stockfish, Interactive study feature, Chess clock

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great interface
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Useful resources for learning and analysis

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional UI issues
- 💡 Room for more customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Swipe-to-go-back gesture interferes with piece placement

**Requested features**

- Name of opening in opening explorer
- Ability to add and subtract additional things on the homepage
- Reset/replay button on puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NRTM free?

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

### Is Lichess free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NRTM or Lichess?

NRTM is rated higher. NRTM averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Lichess averages 4.1 from 662 ratings.

### Do NRTM or Lichess have ads?

Neither NRTM nor Lichess shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NRTM or Lichess?

NRTM ships an update every 6 weeks, and Lichess fortnightly. Most recently, NRTM was updated on October 5, 2026 and Lichess on October 14, 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.*