Alternatives to SparkChess
Friendly casual chess with quirky AI characters. If that's not for you - or you want to try something different - here are apps that overlap on features and use cases.
Chess.com
Chess.com, LLC
The default home of online chess.
Free · from $4.17/mo
4.5Web · iOS · Android
Lichess
Lichess (charity)
Free, open-source chess. Forever.
Free
4.8Web · iOS · Android
ChessKid
Chess.com, LLC
The safest place for kids to learn chess.
Free · from $9.99/mo
4.5Web · iOS · Android
Chess King Learn
Chess King (CHESSQUEEN INC, ex-Convekta)
Huge Convekta course catalog in one app.
Free
4.8Web · iOS · Android
Dr. Wolf
Chess.com, LLC
An AI that plays with you and explains every move.
Free · from $5.99/mo
4.7iOS · Android
Shredder Chess
Stefan Meyer-Kahlen
A classic standalone chess engine for offline play.
From $7.99 one-time
iOS · Android · macOS
Chessnut Air
Pendo Technology Ltd. (Chessnut)
Affordable electronic board with multi-app support.
From $249.99 one-time
2.6iOS · Android · Windows
Square Off
Infivention Inc. (Square Off / Emotix)
Robotic auto-move chessboard with online integration.
From $279 one-time
4.0iOS · Android