Best Chess Variant Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.0★, the chess variant category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Chess Variant Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1SumoChess - Chess VariantSumoChess - Chess VariantFree—NoNoSep 2026
2Chess & VariantsChess & VariantsFree4.1★ (14)NoYesOct 2026
3Chess Remix: Chess VariantsChess Remix: Chess VariantsFree4.4★ (115)YesYesOct 2026
4Chess Mega BundleChess Mega BundleFree4.6★ (126)YesYesOct 2026
5Chess Variants StudioChess Variants StudioFree—NoYesSep 2026
6Cheir - Chess VariantCheir - Chess VariantFree—NoYesOct 2026
7Chess Advanced Trader EditionChess Advanced Trader EditionFree——NoOct 2026
8Chess - Free Chess GameChess - Free Chess GameFree—NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Chess Variant

Chess & Variants#2
4.1(14 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore a vast collection of chess variations beyond the classic game. Play against AI offline or challenge real players online with features like saved games and leaderboards.

Chess Remix: Chess Variants#3

Chess Remix: Chess Variants by Alexander Everett

Online Shogi, Xiangqi & Janggi
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.4(115 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Explore diverse chess variants and abstract board games from around the world. Create and share your own unique game rules, or challenge others online. Learn new strategies with guided levels and AI opponents.

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FAQ about Chess Variant

Are there free chess variant apps & games for iPhone?
Yes — 20 of the top chess variant apps & games we rank are free to download, including SumoChess - Chess Variant and Chess & Variants.
SumoChess - Chess Variant has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ chess variant apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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