Comparison

Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) vs 3Chess

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles)

Sharpen your chess skills with a vast library of puzzles for all levels. Practice daily, offline, or track your progress with adaptive challenges. Analyze your moves with a built-in engine and customize your experience with various themes.

Highlights
  • Daily puzzles
  • Offline puzzle packs
  • Progress mode with Elo rating
  • Puzzle analysis engine
  • Bookmark puzzles
  • Multiple board themes
Features
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Improve your chess tactics with this large collection of chess puzzles for all levels! This tactic trainer lets you practice in 3 different modes : - Solve daily puzzles - Solve offline puzzle packs - Use the "Progress" mode to get random problems of your level and know your Elo rating All puzzles are of a high quality and are guaranteed to have a unique solution. The difficulty ranges from beginner to advanced (2000+ Elo). Other features : - A free powerful engine to analyze the puzzles - Level history - Bookmark puzzles - Several board themes - Optimized for both phones and tablets - A simple and intuitive interface, with no useless stuff, and no weird problems

About

3Chess

Experience a unique twist on the classic game with this three-player chess variant. Test your logic and strategy in real-time or turn-based matches across multiple platforms. Learn the ropes with interactive guides and play online with friends or anonymously.

Highlights
  • Three-player chess gameplay
  • Real-time and turn-based online matches
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Interactive learning guides
  • Offline 'pass and play' mode
  • Anonymous play option
Features
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Chess is the most popular game of all time, but have you ever wanted to play as three? 3Chess is a revolutionary three-player chess game that defies convention and redefines strategy. Our app seamlessly merges traditional chess rules with fresh possibilities, putting your logic, strategy, and anticipation skills to test like never before. TRIPLE THE STRATEGY, TRIPLE THE FUN: Three players on one board - are you ready for the challenge? ON YOUR TIME, AT YOUR PACE: Play real-time online matches or turn-based at your convenience with notifications when it's your turn. CROSS-PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY: Choose your battle station. Whether on your phone, tablet, or browser, play seamlessly across Mobile, and 3-chess.com. LEARN: With interactive guides, and hands-on demos, we aim to provide both newcomers and seasoned chess enthusiasts with the tools they need to master this unique variant of the age-old game. PRACTICE WITH BOTS: Play offline against two bots of your chosen level to sharpen your skills. Short a player online? Add a bot to fill the gap and play as two. CONNECT, COMPETE, CONQUER: Play online with friends, join public lobbies or indulge in offline 'pass and play'. Create an account or play anonymously. With triple the players and triple the intensity, 3Chess revolutionizes the game of strategy, offering a truly unique chess experience. Are you up for the challenge? Your feedback is invaluable to us. Please share your suggestions and comments. Visit us at https://3-chess.com for more details and updates.

Screenshots

Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles)4 screens
3Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) at 90% against 3Chess's 25%. Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 5). 3Chess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. 3Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) has 3.7K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles)'s written reviews are positive against 25% of 3Chess's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) ships an update every 2 months, 3Chess monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) versus 3Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess Tactics Pro (Puzzles)3Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.7K ratings) — better3.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews90.1% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.7K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmmanuel MathisOliver Blade

Customer experience

Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles)

All ratings3,685 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews332 reviews
Positive90.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative5.4%

3Chess

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles)

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Incorrect move validation in some cases

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to see captured pieces
  • Provide more context and analysis for puzzles
  • Improve difficulty categorization of puzzles
  • Allow for user feedback on puzzle issues

3Chess

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles)

One-time11
  • Easy mates$1.99
  • Intermediate mates$1.99
  • Hard mates$1.99
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  • Easy tactics$1.99
  • Intermediate tactics$1.99
  • Hard tactics$1.99
  • Mates in 2, 3 and 4 moves$1.99
  • Intermediate Tactics - Vol. 2$1.99
  • Hard Tactics - Vol. 2$1.99
  • Easy Tactics - Vol. 2$1.99
  • All-Access Pass$9.99
None

3Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) free?
Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3Chess free?
3Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) or 3Chess?
Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) is rated higher. Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while 3Chess averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) or 3Chess have ads?
Both Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) and 3Chess show ads.
Which is updated more often, Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) or 3Chess?
Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) ships an update every 2 months, and 3Chess monthly. Most recently, Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) was updated on October 18, 2026 and 3Chess on October 2, 2026.

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