Best Chessable Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating

20 free apps & games

Updated September 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our chessable list covers 250+ iPhone apps and games updated through September 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Chessable Apps & Games (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Chessable: Study Chess Smarter	Free	4.8★ (5.9K)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
2	Chess.com - Play and Learn	Free	4.8★ (833K)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
3	Chessbook - Master openings	Free	4.9★ (2.1K)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
4	Lichess	Free	4.0★ (604)	No	No	Oct 2026
5	Magnus Trainer - Train Chess	Free	4.8★ (13K)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
6	Aimchess - Learn Chess Online	Free	3.9★ (195)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
7	Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf	Free	4.8★ (27K)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
8	Chess ∙	Free	4.5★ (205K)	Yes	No	Oct 2026

Top Picks for Chessable

#1

Chessable: Study Chess Smarter by Chess.com

Openings, Tactics & Endgames!

Editor's Choice

4.8😊(5.9K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Master chess openings, tactics, and endgames with a science-backed system. Learn from top players and retain moves through spaced repetition. Track your progress and join a community of players improving their game.

What We Love

🚀 Excellent learning tool
📚 Comprehensive chess courses
🧠 Effective spaced repetition
👍 User-friendly interface
🎥 Helpful video instruction

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
🔍 Limited search and navigation
📵 Lack of offline access
🔒 Issues with paid subscription
🖥️ Inferior to web version

#2

Chess.com - Play and Learn by Chess.com

Online Lessons and Puzzles

Strong Contender

4.8😊(833K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

#6in Games

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Excellent app for learning and improving chess skills
🎓 Comprehensive lessons, puzzles, and analysis tools
🌍 Large player base for quick matchmaking
📊 Detailed game statistics and progress tracking
💻 Seamless integration between mobile app and website

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent connection issues and game freezes
⏱️ Unreliable and inconsistent game timers
🔒 Lack of transparency around anti-cheating measures
💰 Aggressive paywall for advanced features
🤖 Subpar AI opponents with questionable move choices

#3

Chessbook - Master openings by Chessbook

Your personal opening book

Worth Considering

4.9😊(2.1K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Build a personalized chess opening repertoire with spaced repetition training. Identify weaknesses, learn optimal moves based on master game data, and avoid obscure lines. Review your online games for mistakes and master middlegame plans.

What We Love

🚀 Helpful for learning openings
👍 Easy to use and learn
🔒 Integrates with chess platforms
💡 Personalized repertoire building
🚀 Efficient spaced repetition
👍 Clean and intuitive interface

Room to Improve

🐛 App freezes or crashes
🔒 Limited free moves
💡 Inconsistent engine analysis
🔋 App causes phone to overheat

More Chessable apps to explore

Online chess game

Play chess online with millions of users, participate in tournaments, solve puzzles, and analyze games. This free and open-source application offers a comprehensive chess experience for players of all levels, with features for learning and casual play.

Real-time and correspondence chessArena tournamentsChess puzzles

Magnus Trainer - Train Chess

Magnus Trainer - Train Chess

Magnus Trainer - Train Chess

Learn from the World Champion

Master chess with engaging games and interactive lessons created by Grand Masters and the World Chess Champion. Learn fundamentals, openings, and endgames through bite-sized challenges and puzzles for all skill levels.

250+ unique lessonsBite-sized chess gamesThousands of puzzles

free with in-app purchases

Aimchess - Learn Chess Online

Aimchess - Learn Chess Online

Aimchess - Learn Chess Online

Chess Tactics and Analysis

Enhance your chess skills with advanced analytics and personalized training. Connect your existing chess accounts to receive tailored study plans based on your game history. Master tactics, openings, and endgames with adaptive exercises and expert-prepared content.

Personalized Study PlansGame AnalysisAdaptive Tactics Puzzles

free with in-app purchases

Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf

Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf

Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf

Beginner friendly coaching

This app provides personalized chess coaching with an AI companion who explains moves, identifies mistakes, and offers interactive lessons. It caters to beginners and intermediate players with a comprehensive curriculum and adaptive difficulty.

Personalized AI coachingAudible explanations of movesOver 50 interactive lessons

free with in-app purchases

by Optime Software LLC

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.

1 and 2 player gameplayChallenging computer opponentGreat graphics and sound

by A Trillion Games Ltd

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.

Realistic 3D graphics and animations25 adjustable AI difficulty levelsCustomizable chess sets and boards

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.

Hundreds of chess problemsCheckmate in 2 and 4 puzzlesSimplified boards for pattern recognition

free with in-app purchases

Play Chess and Solve Puzzles

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.

HD graphics5 difficulty levelsHint option

free with in-app purchases

Chess Coach: Play & Learn

Chess Coach: Play & Learn

Chess Coach: Play & Learn

Real Analysis, Fix Mistakes

Enhance your chess skills with instant move analysis and clear explanations. Learn tactics, openings, and endgames through structured lessons and practice with unlimited puzzles. Play offline and review every game for improvement.

Instant move gradingFree hints with explanationsStructured chess lessons

free with in-app purchases

We forgot where the pieces go

Experience chess with a randomized board layout, offering a fresh tactical challenge for all skill levels. Adapt to new puzzles daily and test your strategic thinking in this unpredictable version of the classic game.

Randomized board layoutsSingle player AI challengesTwo player local mode

Chess Analysis: Chess AI

Chess Analysis: Chess AI

Chess Analysis: Chess AI

Lean Chess & Chess Trainer

This app provides AI-powered analysis for your chess games, breaking down moves to help you understand mistakes and improve strategy. It's designed for players of all levels to refine decision-making with clear feedback and practical insights.

AI-powered chess analysisBlunder and mistake detectionDetailed move breakdowns

Chess Universe+

Chess Universe+

Chess Universe+

Play and learn chess online!

Engage in online chess matches and enhance your gameplay with a comprehensive learning platform. Access tutorials, challenges, and connect with a global community of players. Personalize your experience with collectible pets and avatar customizations.

Play against players worldwideExtensive tutorials and lessonsInteractive learning challenges

Play online and solve puzzles

Engage in classic chess with stunning 3D graphics and versatile play modes. Challenge yourself with puzzles, play against AI or friends online, and learn with helpful move indicators. Save games, customize the board, and master openings.

3D and 2D board viewsSingle player and two player modesOnline multiplayer with chat

free with in-app purchases

Play Chess Games

Play Chess Games

Play Chess Games

2 player real board game

Engage in classic chess battles with friends or challenge an AI opponent. Customize your game experience with various board styles, piece colors, and flag selections. Enjoy flexible gameplay options for both single and multiplayer modes.

Single or two-player modeCustomizable player namesOver 200 flag options

Play & Master Chess with AI

Chess Unlimited

Chess Unlimited

Chess Unlimited

Chess Master - Play Game

Chess Master - Play Game

Chess Master - Play Game

Conquer the world of chess!

FAQ about Chessable

What are the best chessable apps & games for iPhone?

Chessable: Study Chess Smarter tops our chessable apps & games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 5.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free chessable apps & games for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top chessable apps & games we rank are free to download, including Chessable: Study Chess Smarter and Chess.com - Play and Learn.

Does Chessable: Study Chess Smarter have ads or in-app purchases?

Chessable: Study Chess Smarter has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many chessable apps & games are on the App Store?

We track 250+ chessable apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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