Last updated on December 6th, 2025 at 08:25 pm
SparkChess Lite – Strategy Game Review
SparkChess Lite is a Strategy/Board/Education game from Media Division SRL, first launched in 11th August 2017.
It’s rated 4+ and currently has 42+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes SparkChess Lite Stand Out
SparkChess is the only chess game that puts fun first. With a choice of boards, computer opponents and online play, it delivers a first-class experience that is as accessible to experts as it is to beginners, kids and anyone else who wants to discover how entertaining this ancient strategy game really is.
The chess game that everyone can enjoy!
Too many chess apps are impossible for anyone but the experts and masters. The real test of a truly intelligent chess game isn’t how hard it is to beat, but how well it can adapt to players of all skill levels. That’s exactly what makes the award-winning SparkChess stand out.
Whether you’re brand new to the chess board, looking to to improve your game, to teach your kids to play, or are ready to take it to the next challenging level, everyone can find the perfect balance in SparkChess.
FEATURES:
- Practice chess against the computer or challenge your friends in multiplayer.
- A simple user interface that makes it easy to set up and play games.
- Choose from different boards: 2D, 3D and a stunning fantasy chess set.
- Play casual, quick or expert games, depending on your level.
- Learn chess with over 30 interactive lessons.
- Study famous historcal games.
- Test your skills with over 70 chess puzzles.
- Learn and practice common openings and their variations (over 100 in total).
- A Virtual Chess Coach explains the consequences of your moves.
- The only chess game that appeals to beginners and experts alike.
- Track your multiplayer progress with statistics.
- Create and join teams.
- Save and replay your games.
- Import/Export games in PGN format.
- Watch and comment on live multiplayer games.
- Child-safe design, with built-in anti-abuse measures built-in.
- Edit the board.
- Large and friendly community of chess lovers from all over the world.
Young or old, beginner or advanced, SparkChess gives you the extra edge to become a better chess player while having fun!
REVIEWS
“Your chess board and pieces are the best by far (compared to any other program, including Fritz 12).”
“SparkChess is a superbly presented and polished program. I think you have achieved your aim of making chess fun, accessible and entertaining for a wide audience.”
“I love the game and play it regularly – great work on the game”
“SparkChess provides deep, intelligent gameplay… [Its] multiplayer offerings are just as impressive.” ~ MaximumPC.com, app of the week.
This Strategy game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, SparkChess Lite is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 13th October 2024
Recent improvements include:
Added subscription model.
Download & Availability
SparkChess Lite is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Get SparkChess Lite on App Store
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
Since we are a beginner we cant say anything beyond the title Enjoy.
Best chess app on the market !! Global competition at any given hour of the day or night.
Esta app us est robando dinero sin autorizacin y sin estar instalada en mi iPhone.
It didnt load, so we couldnt even get on.
Absolutely horrible app. We click on multiplayer and it keeps throwing an error unable to connect. We tried with WiFi as well as with the cellular data. We play on SparkChess in a browser where we started getting the same error, time to move to something else. Unfortunate since we liked SparkChess a lot.
We lost three games while in the lead today because this faulty app freezes every single time attempting to promote pawn. Broken and Ive had it. You lost a player for life. We play a lot, and with a popular account. Our team which we admin is in third place. Im moving on to Chess.com. No more of this bull.
This is one of the best chess apps that we have used. It doesnt need WiFi.
SparkChess is simple and easy, but its structured to sell add-one and upgrades. The easy AI is too easy and the medium AI is too difficult. Of course, SparkChess sells an intermediate AI.
This app is worse chess app Ive used. Constantly disconnects with error message out of sync It does it right in the middle of a game too! Frustrating.
Free multiplayer chess apps available on app store and facebook instead.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 18.2.1
- Size: 37.26 MB
- iOS: 13.0 or later
- Languages: EN
- Content Advisory:
- Developer: Media Division SRL
Last updated: 13th October 2024 | Genre: Strategy, Board | Developer: Media Division SRL