# Checkers Premium

> Family

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id294841947](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id294841947)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id294841947`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Optime Software LLC
- **Category:** Family
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (1,317 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.25
- **Last updated:** 2023-07-21
- **First published:** 2008-10-29
- **Size:** 45 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/checkers-premium/id294841947)
- **Website:** [http://www.optimesoftware.com](http://www.optimesoftware.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.optimesoftware.com/privacy](http://www.optimesoftware.com/privacy)

## Description

Checkers Premium is the premier checkers experience for iOS with turn-based multiplayer and up to 16 simultaneous network games. Challenge Game Center friends or random opponents over Wi‑Fi or 3G, with options for 1 or 2 players and a smooth, responsive interface.

Key features include a powerful AI engine by Martin Fierz, undo moves, configurable player names, score tracking, auto-save on exit, and the option to enable forced captures. It uses American Checkers / English Draughts rules for authentic play.

## Rankings

- #49,520 — Overall
- #14 — premium
- #16 — optimize
- #19 — software
- #43 — checker

## Review summary

Checkers Premium is praised for its undo option, a wide range of difficulty levels, and a clean interface that supports learning and casual play. Many players enjoy the challenging AI and tunable experience. However, reviews repeatedly cite network/multiplayer problems, persistent ads after buying an ad‑free version, and updates that degrade visuals. Additional bugs and weak customer support further frustrate users relying on online play and long-term use.

### Pros

- Undo button helps improve gameplay and provides a second chance.
- Wide range of difficulty levels and settings for different skill levels.
- Clean, simple interface with no clutter.
- Fun and challenging, good for learning and improving at checkers.
- Good for casual, pass-the-time play and relaxing.

### Cons

- Unreliable online multiplayer and intermittent connectivity (Game Center sign-outs, players quitting, and games disappearing).
- Ads persist even after purchasing to remove them.
- Updates/graphics changes disliked; new visuals are less appealing and some textures look fuzzy.
- Customer support reported as unresponsive or poor.
- Bugs and stability issues (random freezes, score not kept, rematch loops) affecting online and offline play.

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