# Chess Master 2014 vs The Chess Lv.100

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Chess Lv.100 at 71% against Chess Master 2014's 14%. The Chess Lv.100 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess Master 2014 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and The Chess Lv.100 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Chess Lv.100 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Chess Lv.100 has 1.2K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Chess Master 2014's written reviews are positive against 71% of The Chess Lv.100's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess Master 2014 | The Chess Lv.100 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-master-2014/id845019206/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-chess-lv100/id1342040081/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **70.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 29 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) | [UNBALANCE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/358617691) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess Master 2014

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-master-2014/id845019206)

Engage in classic chess with a variety of boards and pieces. Challenge AI opponents across multiple difficulty levels or compete against friends in multiplayer mode. Save your games and replay them to improve your strategy.

**Highlights:** Multiple chess boards and pieces, AI with various difficulty levels, Tournament mode against 30 NPCs, Practice mode with five difficulty levels, Two-player multiplayer mode, Save and replay game modes, Tablet device support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chess Master 2014_1000Ring | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chess Master 2014_6000Ring | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chess Master 2014_13000Ring | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chess Master 2014_35000Ring | $29.99 | one-time |
| Chess Master 2014_60000Ring | $49.99 | one-time |


### The Chess Lv.100

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-chess-lv100/id1342040081)

Engage in classic chess with 100 adjustable difficulty levels, playable online against global opponents or offline. Improve your skills with review modes, hints, and game analysis. Challenge the computer to earn medals and unlock new board styles.

**Highlights:** 100 adjustable playing levels, Online multiplayer chess, Offline play against AI, Review mode and hints, Medal challenges, Save and load game records, PGN file support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $2.49 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great learning tool
- 🎮 Excellent game experience
- 🧠 Helps improve brain connections
- 🎨 Very good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many and too long advertisements
- 🕰️ Too many ads before and after games
- 🔊 Random sound glitches and issues
- 🔍 Difficulty level inconsistencies

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces glitching when playing against other players
- Incorrect game result determinations

**Requested features**

- Option to purchase the game to remove ads
- Improved difficulty progression
- Stable and consistent audio experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess Master 2014 free?

Chess Master 2014 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Chess Lv.100 free?

The Chess Lv.100 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chess Master 2014 or The Chess Lv.100?

The Chess Lv.100 is rated higher. Chess Master 2014 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while The Chess Lv.100 averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Chess Master 2014 or The Chess Lv.100 have ads?

Both Chess Master 2014 and The Chess Lv.100 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chess Master 2014 or The Chess Lv.100?

Chess Master 2014 ships an update every 3 months, and The Chess Lv.100 every 3 months. Most recently, Chess Master 2014 was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Chess Lv.100 on November 9, 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.*