# Remote Chess vs CheckMat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CheckMat at 81% against Remote Chess's 0%. CheckMat also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.7 vs 1.0). Remote Chess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 50) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

CheckMat is free to download; Remote Chess costs $0.99 up front. CheckMat sells 50 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Remote Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

CheckMat holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CheckMat has 159 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Remote Chess's written reviews are positive against 81% of CheckMat's.

Remote Chess ships an update every 9 months, CheckMat every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Chess | CheckMat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-chess/id788602889/reviews) | **[4.7 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkmat-chess-and-puzzles/id6736687441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **159** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +17 |
| Developer | [Luigi Fonti](https://appshunter.io/developer/360904185) | [CHECKMAT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769612878) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-chess/id788602889)

Play classic chess against a remote opponent over a network connection. The app synchronizes moves in real-time, ensuring both players see the same board state. Features include automatic move validation and pawn promotion to Queen.

**Highlights:** Remote multiplayer chess, Real-time move synchronization, Automatic move validation, Automatic pawn promotion to Queen, Check alerts, End game functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### CheckMat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkmat-chess-and-puzzles/id6736687441)

Experience a reimagined chess game that welcomes all players, including those who bend the rules, with special game modes. Engage in multiplayer battles, challenge AI, or compete in prize-winning tournaments with stunning 3D visuals and instant matchmaking.

**Highlights:** Inclusive chess modes for all players, Multiplayer battles and AI opponents, Prize-winning tournaments, Visually stunning 3D animations, Instant matchmaking

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

**In-app purchases (50)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkmat Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Mo Premium & No Ads Content | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium & No Ads Content | $49.99 | per year |
| Paws Pack S | $0.59 | one-time |
| Pawns 50 | $0.79 | one-time |
| AI-16 difficulty | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pawn Pack M | $1.79 | one-time |
| Blue & Mint Iconic Chess | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chess 2D Navy Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Azure Iconic Chess | $1.99 | one-time |
| Minimal Chess Background | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golden Wood Background | $1.99 | one-time |
| White Grey Wood Background | $1.99 | one-time |
| Red Wood Background | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Wood Grain Background | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crimson Wood Background | $1.99 | one-time |
| Teal Wood Background | $1.99 | one-time |
| Green Wood Background | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wooden Chess Background | $1.99 | one-time |
| Light Wooden Background | $1.99 | one-time |
| Green & Cream Chess Arena | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gray Minimal Chess Arena | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pink Power Chess Board | $1.99 | one-time |
| Neon Chess Party | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Light Chess Board | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wood Classic Chess Board | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blue & Gray Clash Board | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kings Arena | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silhouette Chess Background | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pink Power | $1.99 | one-time |
| AI-11 difficulty | $2.19 | one-time |
| Pawns 150 | $2.29 | one-time |
| Terracotta Beige Iconic Chess | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rozy Iconic Chess | $2.99 | one-time |
| Iconic Beige Chess | $2.99 | one-time |
| Iconic Red Black Chess | $2.99 | one-time |
| Iconic Red Chess Pieces | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pawn Pack L | $2.99 | one-time |
| AI-13 difficulty | $3.09 | one-time |
| Pawns 250 | $3.99 | one-time |
| AI-17 difficulty | $5.09 | one-time |
| Pawns 500 | $6.99 | one-time |
| AI-20 difficulty | $7.09 | one-time |
| AI-21 difficulty | $7.69 | one-time |
| Beginner level pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| AI-24 Difficulty | $14.90 | one-time |
| AI-25 Difficulty | $16.49 | one-time |
| Intermadiate level pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| High rank level pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Grandmaster level pack | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Chess free?

Remote Chess costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CheckMat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote Chess or CheckMat?

CheckMat is rated higher. Remote Chess averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CheckMat averages 4.7 from 159 ratings.

### Do Remote Chess or CheckMat have ads?

CheckMat shows ads; Remote Chess does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Chess or CheckMat?

Remote Chess ships an update every 9 months, and CheckMat every 9 days. Most recently, Remote Chess was updated on October 12, 2026 and CheckMat on October 24, 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.*