Lichess

Name: Lichess
Rating: 3.87 (13461 reviews)
Author: lichess.org

By: lichess.org Game

The one open-source chess game

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

4,392,022 ▲ 80.39K

Data as of 2026-08-21

Rating:

3.87 ▲ 0.12

(13,461)

Version:

0.26.4

Last updated: 2026-08-15

Features & Capabilities

Lichess is a premier free and open-source chess application supported by a dedicated community of volunteers and donations. It offers a comprehensive chess experience, enabling users worldwide to play over five million games daily without any cost.

Features include real-time and correspondence chess, arena tournaments, play against AI bots, diverse chess puzzles including the fast-paced Puzzle Storm, and powerful game analysis with Stockfish both locally and online. Additional tools like board editing, collaborative studies, learning coordinates, and over-the-board play with friends enrich the learning and playing experience. Lichess also streams live chess tournaments and supports various customization options across 55 different languages, making it accessible and engaging for players of all levels globally.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

0.26.4 Last updated: 2026-08-15

Version code:

2604

Creation date:

2024-05-16

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
android.permission.VIBRATE Safe
org.lichess.mobileV2.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

97.82MB

Email:

co*****@lichess.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-21

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 26,433 ▲ 270

Other rankings

#81 in Game board (Free) ▼ 4#27 in board keyword 23 ▲ 2

Other platforms

Lichess (v0.26.6)

4.00

(539)

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

lichess.org

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.lichess.mobileV2

Email:

co*****@lichess.org

Website:

https://lichess.org

User Reviews

User reviews for the Lichess Android app are mixed. Many praise its free-to-use model, lack of ads, strong learning features, and a large, active community. Updates are welcomed by some for better graphics and experience, but others dislike UI changes and frequent interface tweaks. Notable negatives include reports of cheating and bot activity with weak moderation, recurring app freezes and performance problems, and concerns about monetization/ads. Overall, users value the free, educational, social chess platform, while calling for better anti-cheat measures, more stable performance, and more consistent UX in updates.

Pros

Free to use with broad access to features and no mandatory ads.
Excellent learning tools and ability to learn and play with others.
Active, large community and player base.
Regular updates that improve graphics and user experience.

Cons

Widespread cheating/bots and weak moderation.
App frequently freezes and has performance problems.
UI/UX updates can be confusing or disliked; inconsistent updates.
Ads/monetization concerns and perceived ad-driven changes.

Recent reviews

it's literally the best app out there just one thing to include in the app like to input moves with voice and text please include this feature also in the app as it is available on the website but I prefer the app user interface for more better performance