Chess Light vs Chessboard Fun
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chess Light
A puzzle game inspired by chess, suitable for all skill levels. Solve over 180 unique puzzles by strategically placing pieces to illuminate every square on the board. Features adjustable difficulty and a helpful hint system.
- 180+ puzzles
- 6 difficulty levels
- Hint system
- Place pieces to light up squares
- Suitable for all skill levels
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Chess Light is a puzzle game inspired by chess for everyone: from Beginner to Grandmaster. + 180 puzzles + 6 difficulty levels + Hint system Place the pieces on the board and light up all the squares!
Chessboard Fun
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Discover the excitement of Chessboard Fun! Strategize your moves across a chessboard scattered with pieces, aiming to reach the correct fields. Tap wisely to choose the correct order, but beware—clicking in the wrong sequence leads to a clash and spelling defeat. Features: Multiple Levels: Engage in an ever-evolving challenge with a variety of levels that progressively test your strategic prowess. Puzzle Variety: Adapt your strategy to diverse chessboard setups and piece distributions, keeping gameplay fresh and exciting. Intuitive Controls: Simply tap on chess pieces to navigate your path. Chessboard Fun is easy to pick up but challenging to master. Consequence of Clash: Watch out for clashes! Navigate carefully to avoid piece-on-piece collisions and ensure victory. Endless Fun: With a plethora of levels, Chessboard Fun guarantees hours of strategic entertainment. Explore the exciting world of chessboard navigation and prove your mastery! Ready to exercise your mind and conquer the chessboard challenge? Download Chessboard Fun now and experience the perfect blend of strategy and excitement!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chessboard Fun at none against Chess Light's 1. Chessboard Fun also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 18 months). Chess Light's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Chess Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chessboard Fun asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chess Light ships an update every 18 months, Chessboard Fun every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess Light | Chessboard Fun |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pyrosphere, Lda | TORNET GENERAL TRADING AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES |
In-app purchases
Chess Light
- 20 Hints$0.99
Chessboard Fun
No in-app purchases
Questions
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