Pocket Chess

iOS

Lessmore GmbH

5.0

(923 total reviews)

Games

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What users complain about in Pocket Chess

Users frequently complain about excessive and intrusive advertisements, which disrupt gameplay and often require watching multiple ads to progress. Many also express frustration with the hint system, which demands coins earned through ads or purchases, making it difficult to advance without constant interruptions. Some note that even after paying to remove ads, certain promotional elements or limitations remain.

Excessive advertisementsHigh
Hint system requires ads/purchasesHigh
Ads persist after paymentMedium

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What do users complain about most in Pocket Chess?

Negative reviews on Pocket Chess cluster around recurring complaint patterns visible in the 1-3 star reviews above. Common themes include app crashes, missing features, billing issues, and update regressions. Browse the negative reviews on this page to see the specific issues real users in App Store are reporting.

How is Pocket Chess rated on App Store?

Pocket Chess has an average rating of 4.7 stars from 923 ratings on App Store. The negative review breakdown above shows the 1-3 star reviews that the headline rating averages out, grouped by complaint type so you can see what users actually struggle with.

Why does Pocket Chess have negative reviews?

Even apps with strong overall ratings accumulate 1-3 star reviews when users hit specific issues. For Pocket Chess, the negative reviews on this page reveal the friction points that the marketing pages and headline rating do not show. Reading the actual complaints surfaces patterns weeks before they appear in app store rating averages.

Is Pocket Chess worth installing in 2026?

Pocket Chess is highly-rated overall with 4.7 stars. The negative reviews above are useful for understanding the specific edge cases (paywalls, account recovery, regional restrictions) that the high average rating hides. Worth installing for most users in this category.

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