Lichess app icon

Apps Like Lichess for iPhone and iPad

Play chess and challenge opponents

Play real-time or correspondence chess. Participate in arena tournaments. Challenge online bots. Solve puzzles with various themes, online or offline. Race against the clock in puzzle mode.

by LICHESS.ORG★ 4.5107 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06

Ranked alternatives

Showing 1–20 of 1,000 ranked alternatives.

  1. Chess.com - Play and Learn app icon

    Chess.com - Play and Learn

    Chess.com, LLC

    And from lessons

    With real players worldwide. Challenge friends in 2-player mode. Join tournaments. Access 500,000+ puzzles and 100+ bot opponents. Track progress and improve rating. 3D offline games anytime.

    ★ 4.8852,498 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-10-24
  2. ™ Chess app icon

    ™ Chess

    VM Mobile Team

    Play and challenge opponents

    Play with customizable board themes and adjustable difficulty levels. Challenge AI opponents or compete against friends via online multiplayer. Track game history and analyze moves with detailed statistics. Save and share game records.

    ★ 4.510,385 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-11
  3. Chess ∙ app icon

    Chess ∙

    Optime Software LLC

    Play , challenge opponents

    Play against a computer or another player. Customize game settings. Use high-quality graphics and sound effects. Save game progress. Challenge friends or play solo. Track move history and game statistics.

    ★ 4.5205,787 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  1. ChessUp app icon

    ChessUp

    Bryght labs

    Play chess, analyze games, connect to board

    Chess game archives and analysis are available for review. Live AI assistance is provided via BLE connection to the chessboard. Internet access is enabled for playing against remote opponents on multiple chess platforms.

    ★ 4.81,756 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  2. Chess app icon

    Chess

    Vintolo Ltd

    Play , analyze moves, challenge opponents

    Play with HD graphics optimized for iPhone 5 and iPad Retina displays. Choose from five difficulty levels. Compete against AI opponents or challenge friends online. Track game history and review move details. Save and resume games at any time.

    ★ 4.739,002 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  3. Multiplayer Board Games app icon

    Multiplayer Board Games

    CANDYBLOCKS INC.

    Play with friends

    Play with friends in real-time. Choose from Chess, Word Tiles, Hangman, Draw, Word Swipe, Checkers, 4 in a row, Guess the pic, and Dice. Compete or collaborate in live sessions. Share scores and replay .

    ★ 4.71,845 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  4. CardGames.io app icon

    CardGames.io

    Raudas Hugbunadur ehf.

    Play card games and solve puzzles

    Play card games like Hearts, Spades, and Cribbage. Enjoy solitaire variants including Klondike and FreeCell. Try puzzle and board games such as Chess, Checkers, and Backgammon. Compete against AI or other players.

    ★ 4.752,293 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-22
  5. Flick Chess! app icon

    Flick Chess!

    SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD

    Play chess, stones, win games

    Play chess by flicking stones to move pieces. Capture opponent's stones to gain advantage. Protect your king to avoid checkmate. Track game progress and replay moves.

    ★ 4.36,356 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-18
  6. Real Chess 3D app icon

    Real Chess 3D

    Sailendu Behera

    Play in 3D

    Play with immersive 3D graphics. Challenge opponents in single-player or pass n play mode. Choose from 4 difficulty levels. Customize the board, pieces, and table. Tap to select pieces and move them to target squares.

    ★ 4.7160,515 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-14
  7. Real Chess Online app icon

    Real Chess Online

    Vladimir Fadeev

    Play with AI or opponents

    Play with advanced 3D graphics and AI assistance. Compete against AI or opponents . Chat with players during matches. Access AI with 2400 difficulty levels. Analyze games using strong AI. Find opponents through matchmaking.

    ★ 4.3482 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-09
  8. Checkers 2 Players: Online app icon

    Checkers 2 Players: Online

    Vu Trong Viet Quang

    Play against friend or AI

    Play against the computer, a friend, or random opponents. Move pieces, capture opponents' pieces, and win by removing all their pieces. Save game progress and challenge others .

    ★ 4.44,379 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-14
  9. Chess HD  ∙ app icon

    Chess HD ∙

    Optime Software LLC

    Play , challenge opponents, customize pieces

    Play with 1-player or 2-player modes. Choose from multiple board themes and piece designs. Adjust sound effects and background music. Save game progress and review move history. Sync with cloud storage for cross-device play.

    ★ 4.48,102 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  10. SmallFish Chess for Stockfish app icon

    SmallFish Chess for Stockfish

    Ted Wong

    Strongest chess app on App Store.

    The app provides three methods for users to enhance their chess abilities. Users can analyze their games with commentary, observe Stockfish's thought process, or monitor their performance over time.

    ★ 4.84,473 ratingsGames$4.99Data updated 2026-10-17
  11. SocialChess • Online Chess app icon

    SocialChess • Online Chess

    Woodchop Software LLC

    Play with friends or random opponents

    Play against friends or random opponents . Set up fast games with a clock or correspondence games with multiple moves. Track game history and manage ongoing matches. Share results and interact with other players.

    ★ 4.77,204 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  12. World Chess Championship app icon

    World Chess Championship

    MANASTONE INC.

    Practice chess against global opponents.

    The app allows users to practice chess with opponents from around the world. Users can review their games and the games of top-ranked players, and participate in an auto-translated chess forum.

    ★ 4.3175 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-10-13
  13. Block Bloom Journey app icon

    Block Bloom Journey

    Andaman Media Limited

    Play blocks, clear levels, relax

    Play a puzzle game with drag-and-drop mechanics on an 8x8 grid. Clear rows or columns to eliminate blocks. Choose from multiple free themes. No internet required. All content is free with unlimited upgrades.

    ★ 4.914,403 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-06

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