# Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) vs Tri

The clearest difference is ads: Tri at none against Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles)'s shown. Tri also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles)'s advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Tri sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tri holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) has 3.7K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Tri's.

Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) ships an update every 2 months, Tri every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) | Tri |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-tactics-pro-puzzles/id903380719/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tri-d-chess/id6749229694/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 90.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emmanuel Mathis](https://appshunter.io/developer/892041879) | [ROBIN SCHONWALD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802474683) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-tactics-pro-puzzles/id903380719)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy mates | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate mates | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard mates | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy tactics | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate tactics | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard tactics | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mates in 2, 3 and 4 moves | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Tactics - Vol. 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Tactics - Vol. 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Tactics - Vol. 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| All-Access Pass | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Offline functionality
- 💡 Wide variety of puzzles
- 🎯 Helpful for improving tactics
- 🕰️ Daily puzzles of varying difficulty

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some puzzles have flawed or ambiguous solutions
- 🤔 Difficulty levels not always accurate
- 📊 Lack of explanation for best moves
- 🔀 Inability to accept alternative winning solutions

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Incorrect move validation in some cases

**Requested features**

- 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


### Tri

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tri-d-chess/id6749229694)

Experience chess in a new dimension with this strategy game played across three levels and four attack decks. Master three-dimensional tactics to outmaneuver your opponent. A tutorial guides you through the unique gameplay.

**Highlights:** Three-dimensional gameplay, Multiple levels and attack decks, Fully movable 3D chessboard, Four material options, Local, computer, and online play, Built-in guide and strategy tips, Unlockable achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Espresso | $1.99 | one-time |
| Raktajino | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) free?

Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tri free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) or Tri?

Tri is rated higher. Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Tri averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) or Tri have ads?

Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) shows ads; Tri does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) or Tri?

Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) ships an update every 2 months, and Tri every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chess Tactics Pro (Puzzles) was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tri on October 22, 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.*