Experience a unique turn-based chess roguelike with a twist. Master tactical combos, invest winnings, and discover rule-bending abilities on a dynamic board. Face challenging bosses and explore endless strategic possibilities.






212+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
Every iPhone needs a few good chess balatro apps and games. We benchmark 212+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.99 | 4.9★ (2.6K) | No | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 2 | Free | 4.8★ (800K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 3 | Free | 4.6★ (15K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 4 | Free | 4.7★ (39K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 5 | $9.99 was $14.99 | 4.9★ (24K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 6 | Free | 4.5★ (205K) | Yes | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 7 | Free | 4.6★ (3.5K) | Yes | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 8 | Free | 4.7★ (26K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |






Experience a unique turn-based chess roguelike with a twist. Master tactical combos, invest winnings, and discover rule-bending abilities on a dynamic board. Face challenging bosses and explore endless strategic possibilities.






Engage in online and offline chess matches with millions of players worldwide. Improve your skills through interactive lessons, over 500,000 puzzles, and powerful AI opponents. Compete in tournaments and explore various chess variants.





Enhance your chess skills with hundreds of challenging chess problems and puzzles. This app focuses on simplified boards to help you quickly recognize chess patterns and improve your game.


Engage in the classic game of chess with customizable graphics and multiple difficulty levels. Play against AI or a friend, with features like move undo, hints, and time controls. Enjoy a rich chess experience with detailed game history and board customization.


Master chess with interactive lessons and Grandmaster-level move suggestions. Learn rules effortlessly, play real games, and analyze your performance with detailed feedback. Suitable for beginners and experts alike, this ad-free app helps you improve your game at your own pace.


Experience a visually appealing and engaging chess game on your iPhone and iPod Touch. Play against friends or a customizable AI opponent with features like undo and automatic saving. Enjoy a free, ad-supported experience.


Experience chess in a realistic 3D environment with customizable boards and sets. Challenge yourself with 25 difficulty levels, analyze games move-by-move, and track your progress with detailed statistics. Perfect for both beginners and experienced players.


Engage in online chess matches with a global community of players. Offers various time controls, rated games, and computer opponents. Improve your skills with learning tools and puzzles.


Learn and play chess without distractions. This app offers guided lessons for beginners and advanced analysis for experts, helping you improve your game with intelligent suggestions and post-game reviews. Play offline and enjoy a seamless, ad-free experience.


Play chess against AI or other players online. Features adjustable difficulty, hints, and multiple game modes. Save your progress and develop your strategy to become a chess master.


This app offers a high-quality chess experience for players of all levels, from beginners to professionals. It features a strong engine, analysis tools, and learning resources to improve your game.


Enjoy a classic chess experience without ads or internet. Play against a challenging AI with adjustable difficulty or a friend offline. Features stunning visuals, instant auto-saves, and undo support for uninterrupted gameplay.


Engage in classic chess with 100 adjustable difficulty levels, playable online against global opponents or offline. Improve your skills with review modes, hints, and game analysis. Challenge the computer to earn medals and unlock new board styles.


Engage in correspondence chess with others worldwide. Challenge friends or compete in ranked matches against similarly skilled players. The app offers automatic notifications for pending moves and tracks your progress with an Elo rating system.


Engage in live online chess matches against friends, family, or players worldwide. Enjoy various game modes like instant matches, Chess960, and track your progress with detailed rating graphs. Connect with opponents through in-app chat and build a social network of chess enthusiasts.


Engage in online chess matches with a global community or friends. Enjoy correspondence-style daily chess gameplay directly from your mobile device. This platform has been providing uninterrupted online chess for over two decades.


Engage in real-time chess matches globally, challenge friends, or practice against AI. This app offers a modern chess experience with tools to improve your game, track progress, and customize your profile.


This app enhances your chess experience with a smart chessboard. It offers game archives, analysis, and live AI assistance. Connect to play remote opponents on various platforms.


Experience chess in a new dimension with advanced 3D graphics. Play against a powerful AI with 2400 difficulty levels or challenge over 10 million real players worldwide. Learn strategies with AI assistance and hints for beginners.


This app offers a simplified chess experience designed for newcomers to the game. Enjoy challenging yet winnable matches against the computer, with features to help you learn and play at your own pace.