# Chess ◧ vs Chess Plus

The clearest difference is ads: Chess ◧ at none against Chess Plus's shown. Chess ◧ also leads on ratings volume (410 vs 27) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Chess Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 12 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 53%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess ◧ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Chess Plus sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chess Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess ◧ has 410 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Chess ◧'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Chess Plus's.

Chess ◧ ships an update every 12 months, Chess Plus every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess ◧ | Chess Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (410 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess/id902406863/reviews) | **[4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-plus-board-game/id1123584764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **410** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [Spaghetti Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/698088997) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess ◧

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess/id902406863)

Engage in classic chess matches on your iPhone or iPad. Play against a computer with adjustable difficulty, challenge a friend in two-player mode, or utilize helpful features like move undo and hints. Enjoy an attractive user interface for a smooth gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Play against computer, Two player mode, Adjustable computer strength, Undo moves, Hint option, Attractive UI

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapMedia PRO - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 👍 Highly entertaining
- 👍 Strong and flexible chess engine
- 👍 Gameplay is human-like
- 👍 Great for avoiding opening traps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Two player mode broken
- 🐛 Program is impenetrable for beginners
- 🐛 Hints lead to losing
- 🐛 Board color changed to brown
- 🐛 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Two player mode doesn't work
- Choosing '2 Player' does nothing
- Many glitches
- Cannot move a piece and make a change with king and tower
- Slaughters battery life

**Requested features**

- Fix two player mode
- Option to change board color back to black and white
- Make the game easier for beginners
- Allow viewing opponent's pawns


### Chess Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-plus-board-game/id1123584764)

Engage in classic board game fun with multiple play modes. Challenge friends, compete globally, or play solo against AI. Offers social features and detailed player statistics.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer and single-player modes, Ranked and casual play, Monthly leaderboards and trophies, Private messages and chat, Offline mode, 100 skill levels, Customizable board and pawns

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Gold subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Gold subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Gold subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Gold subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| 500 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rimozione Pubblicità | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rimozione Pubblicità (1 anno) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| 9000 Gems | $8.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Gems | $17.99 | one-time |
| 60000 Gems | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess ◧ free?

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

### Is Chess Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chess ◧ or Chess Plus?

Chess Plus is rated higher. Chess ◧ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 410 ratings, while Chess Plus averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.

### Do Chess ◧ or Chess Plus have ads?

Chess Plus shows ads; Chess ◧ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chess ◧ or Chess Plus?

Chess ◧ ships an update every 12 months, and Chess Plus every 9 days. Most recently, Chess ◧ was updated on October 16, 2026 and Chess Plus on October 13, 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.*