Best Verbal Chess Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

3.5 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

Whether you're new to verbal chess or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 249+ iOS apps and games has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Verbal Chess Apps & Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Verbal ChessVerbal ChessFree3.5★ (13)YesYesSep 2026
2Chess ∙Chess ∙Free4.5★ (205K)YesNoSep 2026
3Chess.com - Play and LearnChess.com - Play and LearnFree4.8★ (821K)YesYesSep 2026
4ChessChessFree4.7★ (39K)NoYesSep 2026
5Chess Free - Play chess games with your friendsChess Free - Play chess games with your friendsFreeNoNoAug 2026
6Chess: Guess the EloChess: Guess the EloFree4.0★ (1)NoJul 2026
7Chess Casual ArenaChess Casual ArenaFree1.0★ (1)NoYesMay 2026
8Chess - choose betterChess - choose betterFreeNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Verbal Chess

Verbal Chess#1

Verbal Chess by Conceptual Software, Inc.

Play using just your voice
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
3.5(13 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Play chess using only your voice, making it accessible for everyone. Control every aspect of the game, from moves to navigation, without touching the screen. Ideal for multitasking or those with physical limitations.

Chess ∙#2

Chess ∙ by Optime Software LLC

Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.5😞(205K ratings)
FreeAds
#89in Games
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fun to play everyday
  • 👍 Good free game
  • 👍 Nice little game
  • 👍 Very good practice
  • 👍 Addictive
  • 👍 Great game for anyone
  • 👍 Good app
  • 👍 Awesome
  • 👍 Really nice
  • 👍 Winner
  • 👍 Great for long flights

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 AD crazy
  • 🐛 Major glitches make the game impossible
  • 🐛 Force draw
  • 🐛 Issues, needs fixing but has potential
  • 🐛 Disappearing Pieces
  • 🐛 If you want to learn chess go somewhere else
  • 🐛 Fraudulent Advertisement Included! Beware!
  • 🐛 Ads
  • 🐛 Pop-up ads, app freezes, phone screen freezes, and more
  • 🐛 The game cheats
  • 🐛 Allows the AI to cheat
  • 🐛 Unbelievably buggy
  • 🐛 Cheating
  • 🐛 Cheats
  • 🐛 Glitches
  • 🐛 Terrible
  • 🐛 Annoying as hell
  • 🐛 Intrusive ads
  • 🐛 Breaks Rules Too Often
  • 🐛 Biggest disappointment ever
  • 🐛 Unbelievably buggy
  • 🐛 Cheating
  • 🐛 Disappointing
Chess.com - Play and Learn#3

Chess.com - Play and Learn by Chess.com

Online Lessons and Puzzles
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.8😊(821K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#4in 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

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FAQ about Verbal Chess

What are the best verbal chess apps & games for iPhone?
Verbal Chess tops our verbal chess apps & games ranking as of September 2026, with a 3.5-star average from 13 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top verbal chess apps & games we rank are free to download, including Verbal Chess and Chess ∙.
Verbal Chess shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ verbal chess apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Verbal Chess offers monthly and annual subscription plans. The monthly plan costs $0.99 per month, and the annual plan is $4.99 per year.
Verbal Chess is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across these Apple devices.