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Chess Tactics and Lessons

Lockwood Productions, LLC · Games · United States store
NOT IN TOP 100 HERE
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$1.9K
Likely $621 to $5.6K
▲ 47.3% in 13 days
New ratings
+5
in 2 days, 8.2K in total
Rating
4.8 of 5
5.1K ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
1
was 0 on Oct 18, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 25, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$22.4K
No Google Play version found
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
176.8K to 505.1K
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • South Africa #90 Games: Board$1.9K · 100%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Small app: combines its grossing ranks with ratings growth (47 new ratings a month on average since launch). Tested on 418 apps with verified revenue: typically off by about 2.6 times, so the range is wide. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
5.1K
AVG RATING
4.76
PRICE
Free
AGE
14.4y
LAST UPDATE
17d ago
VERSION
5.0.0
SIZE
114 MB
AGE RATING
4+

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart and daily ratings counts.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
4 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
1 (was 0)
NEW RATINGS, LAST 2 DAYS
+5
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · APP STORE EST
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Oct 12, 2026$1.3K a month
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Oct 23, 2026$4.6K a month
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Oct 25, 2026$1.9K a month
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 26, 2026: not ranked. Now: #90 Games: Board · ZA.
RATINGS IN THE CORE COUNTRIES, DAILY
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Oct 23, 20268.2K ratings
Oct 24, 20268.2K ratings
Oct 25, 20268.2K ratings
8.2K on Oct 23, 2026, 8.2K on Oct 25, 2026. New ratings track new downloads, even outside the charts.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
7 purchases listed
  • Monthly PRO Subscription$3.99
  • Annual Pro Subscription$29.99
  • Enable Saved Puzzles$1.99
  • Remove ads$0.99
  • Green Chess Board$0.99
  • Marble Chess Board$0.99
  • Orange Chess Board$0.99
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
0.7 reviews / week
  • Trendfalling
  • Recent reviews average4.5 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share6%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 4959 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RELEASE CADENCE
1 update in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases36 days
From the last 25 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
5.1K ratings
5★84%
4★12%
3★3%
2★1%
1★1%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the United States App Store, Mar 28, 2013 to Oct 11, 2026: 6% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Price and subscription18%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I tried several times to subscribe, didn't work.
★★★★★ Everything good is for money why I would like to be taught chess for free not for 4 dollars a month or 28 dollars annual, when this is free I will download it
★★★★★ Now the Pro version is much more expensive and it's subscription based...
Worse after an update18%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ The good: the app has a really clean design and looks amazing at first glance. But on the previous iteration of this app, I had purchased the Pro version so I could save tactics. Now the Pro version is much more…
★★★★★ 10/17/16 Update: I discovered you can't go back to the previous tactic to comment.
★★★★★ 5 star app that needs invisible board to be fixed
Bugs, things not working14%

4 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ When I totally fail to remember my password….
★★★★★ I tried several times to subscribe, didn't work. I'd think it's worth it but can't even try
★★★★★ App was great until it stopped working, always says can't connect to server.
Login and account problems14%

4 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ There is no way to manually delete your account apart from emailing them, but then they never reply.
★★★★★ I realized that I forgotten the password
★★★★★ This app requires you to make an account, thus you must give them your email address.
Wrong or poor results14%

4 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ This would be a great app if the tactics were valid. I tried two tactics. The first was good, but the second required a solution that assumed that the opponent wouldn't take my queen when it was a valid move and…
★★★★★ The "correct solution" it gives me wouldn't actually work. Needs revising.
★★★★★ If you don't want to, this al is useless.
Limits, credits, locked features7%

2 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Very limited makes you have to buy pro to really learn much or play very long.
★★★★★ No preview, no limited test - go straight to Pro.
Missing features7%

2 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ There is no way to manually delete your account apart from emailing them, but then they never reply.
★★★★★ I just got the new update and now when I go to solve a puzzle the board and pieces ate missing.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • It would be nice if they gave you what they want Vs having no text but your move. 4★, Nov 12, 2022
  • I say yes expecting it to tell me the correct move I should have made, and it just says “incorrect.”. 3★, Nov 2, 2022
  • My only complaint is that I wish there were a GM or IM to look over some of the studies & articles people post. 5★, Oct 26, 2020
  • Needs more info on wrong moves 3★, May 14, 2020
  • A few refinements would be nice: (1) duplicate tactics should be removed, and (2) a more direct way for users to shift between modes inside the app. 5★, Aug 25, 2019
  • Alphabetically), castling isn't currently supported, and the comments should have more flexibility imo (i.e. 4★, Dec 30, 2016
  • The U.I needs a little work. 4★, Apr 15, 2016
  • It seems this app isn't really under development, but it would be great if "My Tactics" were chronologically or alphabetically ordered for those who have added more than a few tactics. 4★, Mar 8, 2016
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS

Nothing stands out.

WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Fun, addictive22%

98 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Some puzzles should be removed... But most are well done! The App has some glitches.... Over all it is a good way to improve your Chess skills.
★★★★★ Really enjoying having a chess companion in my pocket.
★★★★★ But fun to try to figure these out.
Useful, it helps8%

35 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I enjoy playing chess but I miss so much, this app helps me improve and learn.
★★★★★ it's easy and helps you find your weak spots.
★★★★★ That helps when I don't understand why a certain move won't work.
Worth the money7%

32 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Amazing free tactics that help u understanding chess on a whole new level.
★★★★★ I can't believe this is a free app.
★★★★★ This is one of the few apps I've actually bought after I tried the free version.
Easy to use5%

23 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I love the easy progression.
★★★★★ it's easy and helps you find your weak spots.
★★★★★ It's pretty cool I like the tactics they're not easy.
Looks great3%

15 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I love easy user interface, the fact that you can save tactics for later (useful when you get them wrong) and the comments section is off the charts!
★★★★★ Interesting problems with a good user interface.
★★★★★ Clean, simple, rarely crashes.

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, United States App Store.

★★★★★Oct 11, 2026
Tactics: most of the chess puzzles are quite good. Occasionally there’s a chess puzzle that has no a

Excellent app for learning chess tactics and testing your brain

★★★★★Mar 11, 2026
Best tactics ever!

The tactics get harder and harder excellent learning tool.

★★★★★Sep 9, 2025
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★★★★★Aug 8, 2025
I want to like this app, but…

So, I bought the $30 yearly subscription and have been playing it for a couple of months. The problem with this app is that the puzzles are curated by the users and A LOT of the puzzles are bogus. It’s terribly frustrating to stare at a puzzle that seemingly has no logical solution only to find out AFTER failing it, that lots of other people have already found out that it’s a bogus puzzle. I’ll play it til my subscription runs out, but I’m not renewing.

★★★★★Feb 8, 2025
Good but serious eye strain

The font on iPad is so small it’s difficult to play more than a few tactics. Would be 5 stars if developer would fix this headache inducing element

★★★★★Dec 24, 2024
CANT DELTE ACCOUNT

There is no way to manually delete your account apart from emailing them, but then they never reply.

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App Store ads

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Growth research

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Meta Ad Library ↗Active Facebook and Instagram adsTikTok Creative Center ↗Top performing TikTok adsTikTok creators ↗Organic videos mentioning the appInstagram ↗Reels and posts under its hashtagYouTube ↗Reviews, tutorials and ShortsDeveloper site ↗Landing page and pricing

ASO keywords

Most repeated terms in the listing. Highlighted ones also appear in the title.

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What's new in 5.0.0

- Push notifications for responses to your comments - Updates screen to see recent likes, comments and thanks - Chess engine on the analysis board - Hints - And more!

Released Jun 7, 2012. Current version shipped Oct 8, 2026.

Store description

“Chess is 99% tactics” (R. Teichmann.) From beginner to expert, practicing tactics is hands-down the best way to master the game. Play 30,000+ tactics, lessons, and openings while the app adjusts to your ability as you play. Join thousands of users who improve their game with daily tactics. Beginner-friendly, even if you don't know the rules of chess yet. "This app is a must have for any chess player - student or master." -Tom Taylor, USA "This is easily the best purchase I've made since owning a smartphone." -Miles C. Samuels, USA "This app has improved my game tremendously!" - anonymous fandom on the App Store FEATURES - Tactics: Play as many tactics as you want, for free. - Lessons: Get deeper into strategy with detailed lessons including positions from Netflix's 'The Queen's Gambit' and the World Championship. - Openings: Practice makes perfect! Save and practice openings from the Grandmasters and more. - Create your own tactics, lessons, and openings for others to try. - Learn from your mistakes with solutions, explanations, and chess engine analysis. - Join the community: comment on tactics and learn from other users. New tactics are added every day, so you'll never run out. ------ Chess Tactics PRO subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account upon purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. See Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for more information. Privacy Policy: https://chesstacticsapp.com/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://chesstacticsapp.com/terms.html Acknowledgements: Chess Pieces by jurgenwesterhof on WikiCommons (adapted from work of Cburnett) Icons by bezier master, Cutiecon, and Shawn Wong from the Noun Project.

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