Chess Premium
Chess Premium generates an estimated $24k–$390k/month in revenue from 7k–28k downloads/month on the App Store, according to AppCurrents estimates (updated 2026-08-02).
| Est. revenue / month | $24k–$390k |
|---|---|
| Est. downloads / month | 7k–28k |
| Estimate confidence | medium |
| Pricing | Paid $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.69 ★ (5,188 ratings) |
| Category | Games |
| Best chart rank | #30 Games · Board Paid |
| Released | 23.04.2009 |
| App last updated | 13.03.2026 |
| Platform | iOS |
Modeled monthly estimate · rating velocity · medium confidence
About
Chess Premium — The Chess Game Your iPhone Deserves No ads. No internet required. Just chess, beautifully designed for your iPhone and iPad. Whether you're picking up chess for the first time or looking for a worthy opponent at 2am, Chess Premium delivers. Play against a sophisticated AI with adjustable difficulty — from patient teacher to ruthless opponent — or hand the phone to a friend for a…
Trends & analysis
Chart rank trend
US · categoryWhy it's surfacing
Scout 18Ratings & velocity
★ +0.01 in windowRating distribution
93% positive · 5k ratingsGeographic reach
best rank · 11 storefrontsRevenue & downloads trend
ARPU $7Update history
1 update tracked- v2.214mo ago
• Chess Premium is now universal — fully native on both iPhone and iPad • Fixed an issue where the engine could incorrectly declare or miss checkmate • Fixed a bug that caused phantom pieces to appear or pieces to vanish mid-game — if you still experience this, please email [email protected] (a short video helps enormously) • Removed debug output from the chess engine, so it thinks faster and uses less battery • Fixed an issue that could occasionally cause a crash after undo
Chess Premium — FAQ
How much money does Chess Premium make?
According to AppCurrents estimates, Chess Premium generates approximately $24k–$390k per month (medium confidence), modeled from its the App Store chart performance, rating velocity, and monetization signals.
How many downloads does Chess Premium get?
Chess Premium sees an estimated 7k–28k downloads per month on the App Store, per AppCurrents modeling.
Is Chess Premium free?
Chess Premium is a paid app priced at $9.99 on the App Store.
What is Chess Premium's rating?
Chess Premium holds a 4.69-star average from 5,188 ratings on the App Store. It currently ranks #30 on the Games · Board paid chart.
When was Chess Premium released?
Chess Premium launched on the App Store on 23.04.2009. Its latest version shipped 13.03.2026.
