# Warrior Chess vs ™ Chess

The clearest difference is rating: ™ Chess at 4.5 against Warrior Chess's 1.0. ™ Chess also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (10K vs 2). Warrior Chess's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 37%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Warrior Chess sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and ™ Chess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

™ Chess holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ™ Chess has 10K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Warrior Chess's written reviews are positive against 37% of ™ Chess's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Warrior Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, ™ Chess every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Warrior Chess | ™ Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warrior-chess/id737519562/reviews) | **[4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess/id1115318362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 37.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [After Dark Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/353599529) | [VM Mobile Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/646128457) |

## What reviewers say

### Warrior Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warrior-chess/id737519562)

Experience chess in a visually rich 3D environment with multiple themed locations. Features include an interactive board, AI opponents with adjustable difficulty, and a comprehensive tutorial. Enhance your gameplay with move hints, opening galleries, and the ability to save and analyze games.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D board with rotation and zoom, 10 unique themed locations, AI opponents with 50 difficulty settings, Move hint and trainer features, Opening moves gallery, Timed games and move undo/redo

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stone Mountain | $2.99 | one-time |
| Baroque | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1066: Battle of Hastings | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medieval Times | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1066 Battle of Hastings | $2.99 | one-time |
| Halloween | $2.99 | one-time |
| Aztec Ruins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Steam Punk | $2.99 | one-time |
| Country Garden | $2.99 | one-time |
| Courtyard | $2.99 | one-time |
| Easter Village | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes & Ads | $19.99 | one-time |


### ™ Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess/id1115318362)

Engage in the timeless strategy of chess on your mobile device. Play against sophisticated AI opponents across multiple difficulty levels, or challenge friends and family. Features include an undo option, board editor, and customizable themes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Play against AI, Multiplayer matches, Undo feature, Board editor, Customizable themes, Game save/load, Timed games

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging gameplay
- 🚀 Quick response times
- 💡 Variety of difficulty levels
- 🤩 Enjoyable for chess lovers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent difficulty levels
- 🤬 Overpowered AI on easy mode
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🤯 Frustrating for beginners

**Reported bugs**

- Illegal moves allowed by AI
- Incorrect draw detection
- Castling not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add more difficulty settings
- Allow under-promotion
- Improve AI difficulty scaling
- Reduce ads or offer paid version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Warrior Chess free?

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

### Is ™ Chess free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Warrior Chess or ™ Chess?

™ Chess is rated higher. Warrior Chess averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ™ Chess averages 4.5 from 10K ratings.

### Do Warrior Chess or ™ Chess have ads?

Warrior Chess shows ads; ™ Chess does not.

### Which is updated more often, Warrior Chess or ™ Chess?

Warrior Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, and ™ Chess every 4 months. Most recently, Warrior Chess was updated on July 19, 2026 and ™ Chess on September 24, 2026.

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