# Checkers By Post

> Board

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id889394213](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id889394213)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id889394213`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Games By Post LLC
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (45 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-24
- **First published:** 2014-06-29
- **Size:** 5.88 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/checkers-by-post/id889394213)
- **Website:** [http://www.gamesbypost.com/checkers](http://www.gamesbypost.com/checkers)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.gamesbypost.com/checkersbypost/privacy.html](http://www.gamesbypost.com/checkersbypost/privacy.html)

## Description

Play correspondence checkers with real people! Challenge your friends to friendly games or play ranked matches against random opponents of similar skill levels. Play as many simultaneous games as your want!

Automatic push notifications will let you know when you have moves waiting!

Improve your ranking by playing ranked games against comparable opponents. Skill ranking updates using the classic Elo rating system to adjust your rank when you win or lose. A leaderboard view shows you how you compare to the top players.

Checkers By Post is perfect for players of all skill levels because your matched opponent's skill level will be adapted based on your own skill level.

Create a local hand-off game and play your friend by passing the phone back and forth.  Or play against the computer on one of four difficulty levels.

Features:
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-Tracks your skill level over time
-Matches you with similar skilled opponents
-4 computer difficulty levels to play against
-Supports both forced jump and casual rules
-Head to head stats
-Freely move pieces to plan strategies
-Take notes on games to remember strategies
-In-game chat message board
-In-game move histories for easy review
-Ratings leaderboard
-Local games against computer and hand-off games can be played offline

## Rankings

- #186,921 — Overall
- #82 — checker

## Review summary

Overall, users praise Checkers By Post as a high-quality, enjoyable checkers app and among the best in its category. They highlight its polished feel and engaging gameplay, with some noting cross-platform play and responsiveness to feedback. The most persistent drawback across reviews is bugs that degrade the experience. A few players mention hurdles like account requirements and concerns about player activity, suggesting ongoing maintenance and updates to keep the community active.

### Pros

- Widely praised as one of the best, if not the best, checkers apps available
- Polished gameplay with a high-quality feel that users consistently enjoy
- Engaging, time-passing experience with positive overall reception
- Cross-platform play with other devices (e.g., Android players) works for many users
- Dev team is open to feedback and suggestions, indicating ongoing improvements

### Cons

- Bugs are frequently reported and impact the experience

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id889394213)