Best Mac App Store Games 2016

The mobile platform now dominates the Internet.

Many more YouTube videos are watched on mobile devices (mostly smartphones) than on desktop and laptop computers combined. Two months ago, Google announced that the majority of its searches are now performed on mobile devices in 10 countries, including the United States and Japan.

The mobile platform is only going to grow in the future, so if you haven’t already, it’s time to take your chess game with you on your smartphone.

Here are the eight best chess apps available on the two major mobile platforms today. Selected are the best chess apps of various different types: games/puzzles, aesthetics, streaming, beginners, analysis, clocks, and live chess.

We round up the 130 best Mac games available in October 2020, from real-time strategy and RPGs to racing, shooting games and puzzles, together with links to buy at the best price. Games are the single biggest category of iPhone and iPod touch applications now that the App Store has launched, and the vast majority of them cost something — some as little as 99 cents, some.

Let us know your favorite mobile chess apps in the comments section or on Facebook.

8. Chess Light

App

Available on Android and iOS.

Chess Light is a unique puzzle-solving game using chess moves as the answers. It's got a gorgeous, minimalist UI, and is fun to play, but it won’t improve your chess ability — or will it? At the very least, playing Chess Light will help your board visualization skills.

The Mac App Store includes a free version of Angry Birds with advertisements. However it only looks like you can have 1 player in the free game. I'm trying to figure out if the $4.99 includes saved progress for more than one player- anyone know? The apps in our round-up are mostly available on the Mac App Store, although some can be bought directly from their creators; some can only be bought that way. For beginners, initially going MAS-only is probably a good idea.

7. FollowChess

Available on Android and iOS.

Follow live chess games from top international chess tournaments. Check out the moves of the top players and learn!

6. Chess Live Wallpaper

Android only.

Beautiful live chess images that respond to your touch. You can use this as the wallpaper for your phone, and make the image ripple and move to relieve your chess stress.

5. Twitch

Available on Android and iOS.

Use this app to watch all major Chess.com events and broadcasts, as well as every other online game you can think of. Check out the many Chess.com event highlights available on Twitch, and hit the follow button to be notified when there is a live broadcast.

4. Dr. Wolf

Available on iOS.

The ideal coach companion, he plays with you and explains everything, step-by-step. Complete beginners are welcome; good for intermediate players too. While you play chess, he teaches, pointing out strategic ideas and helping with mistakes. There are also twenty five lessons, going in-depth into each concept with ample opportunities for guided practice. Dr. Wolf himself is friendly, gentle, and occasionally witty.

3. ChessKid

Available on Android and iOS.

This app is perfect for students and beginners, with its focus on fundamentals, rules, and basic lessons. Don't miss FunMasterMike's hilarious videos.

2. Chess Clock

Available on Android and iOS.

It's a fully functional chess clock with delay and increment modes, and it's completely free. This app is the most portable chess clock possible, because you’re always carrying your phone with you.

1. Chess.com

Available on Android and iOS.

The obvious choice for number one, but it's really (by far) the best chess app for pretty much everything you'd want to do with the game. You can read the finest chess articles online, make new chess friends, watch instructive video lessons, and solve more than 50,000 tactics puzzles. The Chess.com app has the most beautiful live and daily chess user interface, and starting a game is quick and easy.

What are your favorite chess apps? Let us know in the comment section.

The 5 Most Overrated Chess Players Ever

Great apps provide intuitive new ways for people to learn, create, and accomplish. The App of the Year winners set the bar for them all. We celebrate this year’s selects — and the developers behind them — for their innovation and exceptional design.

  • Spectre Camera
    Lux Optics LLC
      • iPhone App of the Year
  • Flow by Moleskine
    Moleskine Srl
      • iPad App of the Year
  • Affinity Publisher
    Serif Labs
      • Mac App of the Year
  • The Explorers
    The Explorers Network
      • Apple TV App of the Year

Of the many, many games we played this year, these took our breath away. With inspirational storytelling, delightful design, and innovative use of the latest Apple technologies, they did more than challenge players — they delivered exceptional, compelling experiences.

  • Sky: Children of the Light
    thatgamecompany
      • iPhone Game of the Year
  • 光·遇
    Hangzhou NetEase Leihuo Technology Co., Ltd.
      • iPhone Game of the Year
  • Hyper Light Drifter
    Abylight S.L.
      • iPad Game of the Year
  • GRIS
    Devolver
      • Mac Game of the Year
  • Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
    DotEmu
      • Apple TV Game of the Year
Best mac app store games 2016 free

In a collection of groundbreaking games, this one stood out to become the first Apple Arcade Game of the Year. The incredible visuals, marvelous music, and brilliant gameplay make it a must-play experience.

Best Free Mac Apps

  • Sayonara Wild Hearts
    Annapurna Interactive

These apps and games for iPhone and iPad were part of two cultural phenomenons that helped define 2019.

Blockbusters Reborn

Mac App Store Download

Simultaneously nostalgic and new, these world-famous franchises were boldly reimagined.

  • Alien: Blackout
    D3PA
  • Assassin's Creed Rebellion
    Ubisoft
  • Call of Duty®: Mobile
    Activision Publishing, Inc.
  • Call of Duty: Mobile - Garena
    Garena Mobile Private
  • 콜 오브 듀티: 모바일
    Tencent Games
  • 跑跑卡丁车官方竞速版
    Tencent Mobile Games
  • Dota Underlords
    Valve
  • Dr. Mario World
    Nintendo Co., Ltd.
  • 辐射:避难所Online
    Shulong Information Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.
  • 最终幻想:勇气启示录
    Chengdu Seasun Shiyou Technology Co., Ltd
  • Gears POP!
    Microsoft Corporation
  • Hot Wheels Infinite Loop
    Mattel, Inc.
  • Langrisser
    ZlongGames
  • 梦幻模拟战
    Shanghai Zishun Information Technology Co., Ltd.
  • ラングリッサー モバイル
    ZlongGames
  • 랑그릿사
    ZlongGames
  • Lineage 2: Revolution
    Netmarble Corporation
  • 리니지2M
    NCSOFT
  • ドラゴンクエストウォーク
    SQUARE ENIX
  • Mario Kart Tour
    Nintendo Co., Ltd.
  • Minecraft Earth
    Mojang
  • Pokémon Masters
    DeNA Co., Ltd.
  • The Elder Scrolls: Blades
    Bethesda
  • The King of Fighters ALLSTAR
    Netmarble Corporation
  • 三国志·战略版
    Aligames Inc.
  • Warhammer: Chaos & Conquest
    Tilting Point
  • 轩辕剑龙舞云山
    Hangzhou NetEase Leihuo Technology Co., Ltd.
  • 龍舞雲山
    SOFTSTAR Games INC.

The Storyteller Within

In 2019, these apps helped us discover our inner creators — in whatever form they took. With their help, we became podcasters, photographers, designers, videographers, and authors.

App
  • 1 Second Everyday: Video Diary
    1SE
  • 24FPS - Video Filter & LUT
    Polarr, Inc.
  • Anchor
    Anchor FM Inc.
  • Canva: Stories & Video Maker
    Canva
  • Filmr - Video Editor & Filter
    Stei App, ltda
  • FlipaClip: Cartoon Animation
    Visual Blasters LLC
  • 快手
    Beijing Kwai Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Lifecake Family & Baby Photos
    Lifecake Ltd
  • Magisto Video Editor
    Vimeo, Inc.
  • Mojo - Stories Editor
    Archery Inc.
  • Nizo
    Image Mechanics
  • Noisy Book
    Lumen Digital
  • Over: Design/Flyer/Story Maker
    Over, Inc.
  • Spark Camera - Video Editor
    Dayworks.
  • Steller
    Expedition Travel Advisor, Inc.
  • StoryBoost: Story Editor
    Lightricks Ltd.
  • Tayasui Sketches
    Tayasui.com
  • Typic 2: Fonts & Text on Photo
    Hi Mom S.A.S
  • Unfold — Create Stories
    Unfold Creative
  • Vostok
    Dmitry Mashkin
  • VUE Vlog
    VUE VIDEO CO., LTD.
  • VUE - Video Camera and Editor
    VUE VIDEO CO., LTD.
  • Wattpad
    Wattpad Corp
  • WIDE短视频 - 一键自动Vlog
    Xiamen Meitu Technology Co., Ltd.

App selections vary by region, language, and/or platform.