Engage in a challenging solo chess experience that adapts to your skill level. From beginner puzzles to expert challenges, this game offers a relaxing yet demanding way to improve your chess game.





249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
Solo Chess is the household name in solo chess, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free | 4.4★ (13) | Yes | No | Jul 2026 | |
| 2 | Free | 4.5★ (205K) | Yes | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 3 | Free | 4.6★ (15K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 4 | Free | 4.7★ (39K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 5 | Free | — | No | Yes | Jun 2026 | |
| 6 | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 7 | Free | — | No | No | Jul 2026 | |
| 8 | Free | — | Yes | No | Jul 2026 |





Engage in a challenging solo chess experience that adapts to your skill level. From beginner puzzles to expert challenges, this game offers a relaxing yet demanding way to improve your chess game.






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.





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.




Enjoy the classic board game with stunning visuals. Play against an AI opponent or challenge family and friends in multiplayer mode. Experience strategic gameplay with beautiful graphics.


Enjoy a distraction-free chess experience with offline play, local pass-and-play, and peer-to-peer multiplayer. Challenge friends or play solo without an internet connection.
















Engage in classic chess matches with a user-friendly interface. Play against AI or challenge friends in local multiplayer mode. Enjoy tactical gameplay with or without time limits.


Engage in unlimited free chess matches against AI or friends. This app offers a well-designed interface with features to help you learn and improve your strategy and tactics. It's built by chess enthusiasts for players of all levels.


Experience classic chess with a beautifully crafted app designed for all Apple devices. Enjoy solo practice against AI, local multiplayer, or online matches. Features include all official rules, accessibility options, and progress tracking.


Engage in classic chess matches against a challenging AI or a friend, all offline. Customize your game with a variety of stunning board and piece designs. Learn and improve with helpful hints and a clear, intuitive interface.


Learn and play chess with multiple AI modes and customizable game times. This app offers tutorials for beginners and can be used to master the game.

