Really Bad Chess
Really Bad Chess generates an estimated $100–$800/month in revenue from 800–4k downloads/month on the App Store, according to AppCurrents estimates (updated 2026-06-17).
| Est. revenue / month | $100–$800 |
|---|---|
| Est. downloads / month | 800–4k |
| Estimate confidence | medium |
| Pricing | Free + IAP |
| Rating | 3.77 ★ (1,624 ratings) |
| Category | Games |
| Released | 13.10.2016 |
| App last updated | 21.03.2026 |
| Platform | iOS |
Modeled monthly estimate · rating velocity · medium confidence
About
Really Bad Chess is just like chess, but with totally random pieces. Try 8 Knights, 4 Bishops, and 3 pawns — why not? As heard on NPR's Weekend Edition 5 out of 5 Stars "An essential puzzle experience for anyone even remotely interested in strategy games" - TouchArcade Whether you play chess daily, or quit just after learning the rules, this small twist will open the door to an entire new world…
Trends & analysis
Chart rank trend
US · overallWhy it's surfacing
Scout 10Ratings & velocity
Rating distribution
67% positive · 2k ratingsGeographic reach
best rank · 0 storefrontsRevenue & downloads trend
ARPU $0In-app purchases
2 tiersUpdate history
1 update tracked- v1.6.12mo ago
Two bug fixes to the new update: - Game should now display properly on iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. - Splash screen graphic restored.
Really Bad Chess — FAQ
How much money does Really Bad Chess make?
According to AppCurrents estimates, Really Bad Chess generates approximately $100–$800 per month (medium confidence), modeled from its the App Store chart performance, rating velocity, and monetization signals.
How many downloads does Really Bad Chess get?
Really Bad Chess sees an estimated 800–4k downloads per month on the App Store, per AppCurrents modeling.
Is Really Bad Chess free?
Really Bad Chess is free to download on the App Store, monetizing through in-app purchases.
What is Really Bad Chess's rating?
Really Bad Chess holds a 3.77-star average from 1,624 ratings on the App Store.
When was Really Bad Chess released?
Really Bad Chess launched on the App Store on 13.10.2016. Its latest version shipped 21.03.2026.
