Alternatives to Dr. Wolf
An AI that plays with you and explains every move. If that's not for you — or you want to try something different — here are apps that overlap on features and use cases.
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Chess.com
Chess.com, LLC
The default home of online chess.
Free · from $6.99/mo
4.5Web · iOS · Android
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Lichess
Lichess (non-profit)
Free, open-source chess. Forever.
Free
4.8Web · iOS · Android
SparkChess
Media Division SRL
Friendly casual chess with quirky AI characters.
Free
4.0Web · iOS · Android
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ChessKid
Chess.com, LLC
The safest place for kids to learn chess.
Free · from $9/mo
4.4Web · iOS · Android
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Magnus Trainer
Chess.com (ex-Play Magnus)
Gamified learning with lessons featuring Magnus Carlsen.
Free · from $7.99/mo
4.4iOS · Android · Web
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Nayku
Nayku Inc.
AI coaching + human tutors + measurable progress.
Free · from $14.99/mo
Web · iOS · Android
Chess King Learn
Chess King (Convekta)
Huge Convekta course catalog in one app.
Free
4.8Web · iOS · Android
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Shredder Chess
Stefan Meyer-Kahlen
A classic standalone chess engine for offline play.
From $7.99 one-time
iOS · Android · macOS