# Watch Chess vs Score Block

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Score Block at none against Watch Chess's 3. Score Block also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 67%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Watch Chess's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Watch Chess sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Score Block asks for nothing beyond the download.

Score Block holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 60 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Watch Chess's written reviews are positive against 90% of Score Block's.

Watch Chess ships an update every 2 weeks, Score Block every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watch Chess | Score Block |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-chess/id980989211/reviews) | **[4.8 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-block/id1427273868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 60 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 163 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ignacio Soto Bustos](https://appshunter.io/developer/563997356) | [Nils-Ole Bickel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790036212) |

## What reviewers say

### Watch Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-chess/id980989211)

Experience the next generation of chess broadcasting with this app, designed for mobile and Apple Watch. Follow live and recent Grandmaster tournaments, get real-time notifications on game results, and analyze games with an engine. Watch multiple games simultaneously with an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Live Grandmaster chess tournaments, Real-time game notifications, Optimized mobile and Apple Watch experience, Watch multiple games simultaneously, Swipe navigation for moves, Real-time engine analysis (PRO)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watch Chess Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Watch Chess Pro | $2.49 | per month |
| Watch Chess Pro | $19.99 | per year |


### Score Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-block/id1427273868)

Easily track scores for card and board games. The app automatically tallies points each round, shows who's leading, and records individual round scores. Save games to resume later or use them as templates for new ones.

**Highlights:** Automatic point tallying, Leader indication, Round score tracking, Custom range dice, Game saving and templating

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Watch Chess free?

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

### Is Score Block free?

Score Block is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Watch Chess or Score Block?

Score Block is rated higher. Watch Chess averages 4.5 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Score Block averages 4.8 from 60 ratings.

### Do Watch Chess or Score Block have ads?

Neither Watch Chess nor Score Block shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Watch Chess or Score Block?

Watch Chess ships an update every 2 weeks, and Score Block every 3 months. Most recently, Watch Chess was updated on October 24, 2026 and Score Block on October 25, 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.*