High confidence · Latest 100 of 103 total reviews analyzed · Based on 103 reviews. Signal may be noisy.
Mixed
Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate offline engine availability allows for consistent practice sessions without requiring an active internet connection, but report aggressive advertising and hidden in-app purchase costs frustrate users who previously enjoyed a free experience.
Rating: 4.8
Reviews: 103
Confidence: high
How did the latest release land?
Overall
4.6/ 5
★★★★★★
(1.7M)Current version
4.9/ 5
+0.3 vs overall
★★★★★
(23.4K)Main signal post-update: offline engine availability allows for consistent practice sessions without requiring an active internet connection.
Sentiment over time
Weekly average rating and review volume across stores, last 90 days.
Review themes
Praise
What users love
- Offline engine availability allows for consistent practice sessions without requiring an active internet connection
- “Users value the ability to play chess while traveling on commercial airlines”
- “The app is frequently cited as a reliable tool for offline play”
Complaint
Common complaints
- Aggressive advertising and hidden in-app purchase costs frustrate users who previously enjoyed a free experience
- “Long-term users report that recent updates introduced intrusive full-screen video ads”
- “Users express dissatisfaction with additional costs for lessons not disclosed at the time of purchase”
Request
Most requested
- Expanded visual customization options including additional piece sets and board themes for modern displays
- “Users request specific visual sets commonly found in other chess applications”
- “Players suggest updating low-resolution assets to match current design standards”