Pocket Chess app icon

Apps Like Pocket Chess for iPhone and iPad

Play chess on the go.

The app offers chess gameplay against a computer or another player. It features an AI engine with three difficulty levels and saves game states when users quit.

by Steven Barnegren★ 2.522 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-10-19

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  1. Chess Pro. app icon

    Chess Pro.

    The Chess Solitaire Sudoku Factory Ltd

    Play , train, and compete

    Play with six modes including training, rated, and blitz. Access annotated databases, puzzles, and ELO-rated games. Track progress with world rankings and practice against AI or real players. No ads or in- purchases.

    ★ 4.71,987 ratingsGames$2.99Data updated 2026-09-08
  1. 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
  2. Mini Chess - Quick Chess app icon

    Mini Chess - Quick Chess

    OutOfTheBit Ltd

    Play with AI opponents

    Play on a 6x6 board with simplified pieces including rooks, queens, and kings. Challenge AI at three difficulty levels or play against a friend locally. Features include matches, turn-based gameplay, and in- multiplayer.

    ★ 4.6345 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-10
  3. Warlord Chess Lite app icon

    Warlord Chess Lite

    Braindead Digital Inc.

    Chess variant for two to four.

    The app offers a chess variant for two to four players with familiar pieces and moves. Special board spaces allow for unique moves, and visual effects enhance gameplay.

    ★ 3.513 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-24
  4. Free Chess Games app icon

    Free Chess Games

    Scep Group LLC

    Play , challenge friends or AI

    Play with adjustable difficulty levels against a computer or a friend. Customize the board and piece designs. Track game history and analyze moves. Save and resume . Share results via social media.

    ★ 3.216 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  5. Chessbook - Master openings app icon

    Chessbook - Master openings

    Chess Book, Inc.

    Build custom chess

    Identify weak and gaps in your repertoire. Train with spaced repetition to reinforce key lines. Avoid obscure moves and handle transpositions. Analyze online games to find mistakes. Build custom repertoires based on probable game paths.

    ★ 4.91,451 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  6. Chess Tiger Lite app icon

    Chess Tiger Lite

    Christophe THERON

    Improve chess skills with fun lessons.

    The app offers introductory chess lessons for beginners, covering rules and basic moves. It provides Grandmaster-level move suggestions and analyzes games to help users improve their skills and understand strategic gameplay.

    ★ 4.8349 ratingsGames$1.99Data updated 2026-09-20
  7. Meetain app icon

    Meetain

    Ahmad Al Kandari

    Play cards with friends or AI opponents

    Play against computer or friends in single-player or multiplayer mode. Choose from three difficulty levels. Access leaderboard and achievements via Game Center. Customize card back designs in a background shop.

    ★ 4.61,627 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-10
  8. Chess Studio Lite app icon

    Chess Studio Lite

    Giordano Vicoli

    Manage chess databases and games.

    The app reads and writes PGN format chess databases and games. Users can create, modify, and share databases, analyze games with Stockfish 18 Engine, and manage opening books.

    ★ 4.411 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-10-19
  9. HIARCS Chess app icon

    HIARCS Chess

    Applied Computer Concepts Ltd.

    World championship winning chess program.

    The app offers Grandmaster-level chess play and analysis. It provides adjustable opponent strengths and playing styles for all skill levels.

    ★ 4.8200 ratingsGames$9.99Data updated 2026-09-11
  10. Chessreps - Master Openings app icon

    Chessreps - Master Openings

    CHESSREPS, LLC

    Train with real chess games and

    Learn chess through real game scenarios. Practice move sequences from actual Lichess games. Track progress with spaced repetition system. Analyze variations and improve decision-making in critical positions. Adjust difficulty based on skill level.

    ★ 4.9514 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  11. Not Chess app icon

    Not Chess

    Tepes Ovidiu

    Play puzzles with pieces and strategy

    Play a puzzle game where you start with one piece and collect pieces to gain their abilities. Move across the board to collect a coin and complete each level.

    ★ 4.4267 ratingsGames$1.99Data updated 2026-10-07
  12. Chess - Play vs Computer app icon

    Chess - Play vs Computer

    Van Kien Bui

    With and challenge friends

    Against the with 10 difficulty levels. Challenge friends in offline two-player mode. Solve over 1,000 puzzles to improve tactics. Create custom puzzles and share them with others.

    ★ 4.233 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-30
  13. OpeningTree - Chess Openings app icon

    OpeningTree - Chess Openings

    Michael Adams

    Explore , analyze moves, view games

    Explore with a tree structure and Crafty engine analysis. Load games to compare against the book or view them. Make custom side line moves and revert to main lines. View responses by touching moves or playing on the board.

    ★ 4.431 ratingsGames$0.99Data updated 2026-09-09

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