# Doubling Threes vs Chess Royale

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Doubling Threes at none against Chess Royale's 13. Doubling Threes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Chess Royale's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 1) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess Royale sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Doubling Threes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Doubling Threes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Royale has 20K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Doubling Threes's written reviews are positive against 60% of Chess Royale's.

Doubling Threes ships an update every 11 days, Chess Royale every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doubling Threes | Chess Royale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doubling-threes/id858518305/reviews)** | [4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-royale/id1434658250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 59.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#178** |
| Size | 67 MB | 490 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atomic Nitro](https://appshunter.io/developer/774273928) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Doubling Threes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doubling-threes/id858518305)

An addictive arcade game where players strategically place balls on a grid to double numbers. The grid shifts randomly, merging identical balls to increase their value. Special star balls can double any adjacent ball.

**Highlights:** Place balls on a grid, Grid moves in random directions, Merge identical balls, Double numbers, Use star balls to double others

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chess Royale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-royale/id1434658250)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in the classic game of chess with millions worldwide. This app offers AI challenges, multiplayer matches, and extensive training tools including puzzles and post-game analysis to improve your strategic skills.

**Highlights:** Play against AI, Multiplayer matches, Chess puzzles, Post-game analysis, Beginner and advanced training, Multiple game modes

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Vip | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Vip | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Vip | $39.99 | per year |
| Tiny Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Gems Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads Forever | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Seamless matchmaking
- 💡 Helpful chess lessons and puzzles
- 🤩 Great for learning and improving chess skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive and disruptive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🕰️ Long wait times between games due to ads
- 🤖 Suspicion of playing against bots instead of real players

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect puzzle solutions being marked as wrong
- Game losses due to connection issues or app freezes
- Inconsistent trophy/ranking system
- Inability to report cheating or suspicious behavior

**Requested features**

- Ability to play longer timed games
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- More advanced chess analysis and training features
- Improved matchmaking to pair players of similar skill levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doubling Threes free?

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

### Is Chess Royale free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Doubling Threes or Chess Royale?

Doubling Threes is rated higher. Doubling Threes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Chess Royale averages 4.5 from 20K ratings.

### Do Doubling Threes or Chess Royale have ads?

Chess Royale shows ads; Doubling Threes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doubling Threes or Chess Royale?

Doubling Threes ships an update every 11 days, and Chess Royale every 5 weeks. Most recently, Doubling Threes was updated on October 24, 2026 and Chess Royale on October 27, 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.*