Lichess
Strategy · Free · 4.1 out of 5 from 404 ratings
Free, open-source chess platform with real-time multiplayer, puzzles, tournaments, and zero ads.
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GenreStrategy
PriceFree
Difficultyvariable
Ad intensitynone
In-app-purchase pressurenone
Typical sessionvariable
DeveloperLICHESS.ORG
Rating4.1 out of 5 from 404 ratings
What players like
- 100% free with no ads
- Open-source and volunteer-supported
- Massive player base for instant matchmaking
- Rich features: puzzles, tournaments, analysis, broadcasts
- Works offline for puzzle solving
Common complaints
- New app version introduced matchmaking/search delays
- Frequent cheating and inadequate reporting mechanisms
- Login authentication broken in new version
- App crashes during puzzle streaks
- Interface regressions: lost premove, cramped analysis board, display bugs
What real reviews say
★ is free but why you change the whole app it was fine
★★★ Good but way too easy to mouse slip Good but way too easy to mouse slip
★★★★★ Ideal chess app Takes 2 seconds to figure out how to navigate it, and the app seems stable and doesn’t collect all our data like every other app. 10/10 lichess always wins
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Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-07-10. Last updated 2026-07-10.