Pocket Chess – Chess Puzzles vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Pocket Chess – Chess Puzzles's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Pocket Chess – Chess Puzzles This App	Chess Tactics Pro Nemesis	Chess Puzzles Contender	Lichess Contender	Chess King Contender	Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf Peer	Chess - Play & Learn Peer	Chess Universe New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Lessmore GmbH	Prizm Code	Gamma Play	Lichess.org	Chess King	Chess.com	Chess.com	Kings of Chess
Category	Board	-	-	-	-	-	Games	-
Platform	Android, iOS	-	-	-	-	-	iOS	-
Store Metrics
Rating	4.6 / 5	-	-	-	-	-	4.8 / 5	-
Ratings Count	14,284	-	-	-	-	-	725,449	-
Price	Free	-	-	-	-	-	Free	-
Release Date	Aug 14, 2021	-	-	-	-	-	Oct 29, 2009	-
Last Updated	Oct 24, 2025	-	-	-	-	-	Apr 14, 2026	-
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	positive	-	-	-	-	-	mixed	-
Score	75/100	-	-	-	-	-	45/100	-
Praises	Chess puzzle mechanics provide an addictive and effective way to improve strategic thinking skills Clean visual design and smooth piece movement create a satisfying experience for casual players Short match duration makes the game an ideal tool for filling small gaps of time	-	-	-	-	-	Educational Value Game Variety and Features	-
Complaints	Aggressive ad frequency disrupts the flow of gameplay and creates a negative user experience Technical instability and application crashes occur frequently during or after puzzle completion Lack of progress persistence prevents users from feeling secure in their long-term achievements	-	-	-	-	-	Excessive Advertising Aggressive Monetization Cheating and Fairness Concerns	-
Requests	Implementation of a retry button to allow immediate re-attempting of solved chess puzzles Expansion of the content library to include more diverse chess pieces and move scenarios	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Minimalist board design reduces cognitive load for pattern recognition Bite-sized puzzle delivery optimized for quick sessions High-frequency puzzle loop drives daily engagement	-	-	-	-	-	Massive network effect (250M+ players) ensuring instant matchmaking Exclusive partnerships with top-tier grandmasters and influencers Industry-leading library of 500k+ puzzles and educational content	-
Weaknesses	Aggressive ad frequency disrupts flow Technical instability causes crashes Lack of progress persistence prevents long-term achievement tracking	-	-	-	-	-	Intrusive ad frequency causing significant user friction Perceived high barrier to entry for premium features Declining sentiment trend regarding monetization transparency	-
Pricing	freemium	-	-	-	-	-	freemium	-
Momentum	Maintenance	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Update Cadence	5 versions, ~40d avg	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Compare Pocket Chess – Chess Puzzles head-to-head

Pocket Chess – Chess Puzzles vs Chess - Play & Learn