HIARCS Chess for iPad Reviews – Page 4
5/5 rating based on 56 reviews. Read all reviews for HIARCS Chess for iPad.
HIARCS Chess for iPad is paid iOS app published by Applied Computer Concepts Ltd.
engine ELO rating
igertner
very good engine in handling different ELO levels. I have advanced with it from 1,900 to 2200 Master's level by practicing wit Hiaracs. the vest App on iPad. Elliot
"Human-like" Chess Program
alnelms
This program is outstanding, especially for a chess player needing a playing partner which will "grow as you grow." New and experienced players alike will find this program challenging and " human-like" using its adaptive strength setting. Options are plentiful and useful. I particularly enjoy the coach. My favorite I-pad and I-phone program by far. Five stars to the programmers for a job well done!
Decent
Amberfur
This engine whilst powerful, is not what it bragged to be, I have pitted several hand held chess engines against it. It is very powerful, but not the most. Smallfish (stock fish) is in fact the most powerful handled chess engine. And yes I use devices of the same power (iPad Air vs iPad Air) and switch them around, hiarcs has never beaten smallfish, only tied it. Interface is a bit messy and outdated, not the best looking chess app. However the realism of the engine is indeed true. Very human-like mistakes. Great learning tool. Idk if it was worth the $, but a good chess app nevertheless.
Best iOS Chess Interface/Experience
Sir Quarkalot
HIARCS has the most clear chess display of all the chess apps I've tried. The engine and analysis are excellent for a mobile app and will help improve anyone who aspires to get better at chess.
Fun and learning
rhinegold
This program adjusts to your level of play, so that you win from time to time. This is much more fun than getting consistently beaten by the computer. It identifies the game you are playing, such as Sicilian. I don't know how this is related to the much more costly program by the same company, but it is just amazing.
Great app
jabotscrob
I've had this for a couple of years now and it's a great app. Also can open and save pgn files from the web as well as doing analysis of any position.
Great engine, dated UI
Scottf2
I have a number of chess apps and HIARCS is my favorite to play against. It plays "human" moves at lower levels instead of making major blunders and then playing at full strength. Unfortunately the interface is dated and rather ugly, but still functional.