Acid Ape Chess GM Edition

Acid Ape Chess GM Edition
  • DeveloperAcid Ape Studios
  • GenreBoard
  • Installs1,000+
  • UpdatedFeb 25, 2025
  • Version1.12.1
  • RequirementsAndroid
  • ReleasedFeb 4, 2019
  • ContentEveryone
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Acid Ape Chess GM Edition

Editorial review: Acid Ape Chess GM Edition APK and install guide

Acid Ape Chess GM Edition needs a closer APK review because board listings can look trustworthy from ratings alone while still leaving source, version, Android requirement, and privacy questions unanswered. This page keeps those checks in one place: package com.acideapestudios.acidapechess.gme, developer Acid Ape Studios, version 1.12.1, file size Not published by official listing, and Check official listing before install. The goal is to help you decide whether the official listing deserves your trust before you leave opskd.

The official short summary says: "Totally chess!". opskd treats that as a claim to verify, not as a complete review, because store copy often emphasizes features while leaving permissions, account requirements, monetization, and source status for the user to check separately.

1,000+ installs is a smaller adoption signal, so the listing should be checked more carefully for developer transparency, privacy policy quality, and whether screenshots support the stated purpose. 4.1 out of 5 across 323 ratings suggests a generally positive reception. For this score band, the useful question is whether the app's strengths match your needs and whether recent updates or user expectations have changed since the rating base was built.

The update signal is older than a year, about 463 days ago. Treat that as a reason to verify Android compatibility, developer support, and whether the app still works as described.

Who this APK listing is for

Acid Ape Chess GM Edition is most relevant for players who want thoughtful turn-taking, local multiplayer, or classic tabletop strategy without a complicated setup. A good fit means the app's stated purpose, screenshots, rating pattern, developer identity, and official source all support the same story. If you only need a quick category browse, compare it with nearby board alternatives; if you are close to installing, slow down and check the APK identity rows first.

  • Best fit: players who want thoughtful turn-taking, local multiplayer, or classic tabletop strategy without a complicated setup.
  • Review focus: rules clarity, match length, offline support, fairness of matchmaking, and whether ads interrupt the board state.
  • Current public signal: 1,000+ installs and 4.1 out of 5 rating data.

APK source and identity

This page exposes APK metadata for the listing but does not claim to host a standalone APK package. That distinction is intentional. Use the package name, version, file size field, Android requirement, and official listing link as comparison points when you verify the app outside opskd.

  • Package: com.acideapestudios.acidapechess.gme.
  • Version shown: 1.12.1.
  • Source status: APK metadata only.
  • Integrity status: No standalone APK hash is published for this listing yet.

Listing quality signals

The useful signals for Acid Ape Chess GM Edition are not only the headline score. opskd reads the listing through category fit, developer transparency, version clarity, source status, screenshot availability, privacy policy access, and whether the official description makes specific claims that can be checked. For board, the most important review focus is rules clarity, match length, offline support, fairness of matchmaking, and whether ads interrupt the board state.

  • Ads or ad-like wording appear in the listing, so review whether placement interrupts active tasks or gameplay.
  • Paid features, subscriptions, trials, or in-app purchases may affect the real cost of using the app.
  • Online, social, or leaderboard features can add account, moderation, and notification considerations.
  • Device data or file-related language means permissions should be compared with the app purpose before install.

Trust checks before install

For board games, permissions can matter as much as the feature list. look at storage size, account requirements, online matchmaking permissions, and whether the game can be paused safely. A privacy policy is especially important when the app handles documents, children's activity, learning progress, files, cloud sync, user accounts, location, chat, or social features. If a permission does not fit the app's purpose, treat that as a reason to slow down and verify the developer's explanation.

  • Developer website — Check ownership, support channels, and product documentation from Acid Ape Studios.
  • Privacy policy — Review what data may be collected, shared, or retained.
  • Official listing — Confirm the current version, rating, screenshots, and install availability.

Decision checklist

Use this checklist before acting on Acid Ape Chess GM Edition. It is designed for quick comparison across all APK listings on opskd, so every app keeps the same core fields visible while the surrounding review notes adapt to category, rating, update freshness, and source status.

  • Confirm that com.acideapestudios.acidapechess.gme matches the official listing before trusting any install path.
  • Compare version 1.12.1, file size Not published by official listing, and Android requirement: Check official listing before install.
  • Review Acid Ape Studios's privacy policy and support links, especially if the app asks for accounts, files, location, camera, microphone, contacts, or cloud sync.
  • Treat 4.1 out of 5 and 1,000+ installs as discovery signals, not proof that the app is safe or right for your device.

Bottom line: Acid Ape Chess GM Edition is worth considering only if its package name, developer, source status, version, Android requirement, privacy policy, and permission profile all make sense for your use case. opskd keeps every APK listing exposed while adding this review layer so the page offers more than copied store text and gives you a clearer path before installing.

Official listing description

This is the official app listing description provided for reference. It does not mean opskd hosts a direct APK file for this app.

Acid Ape Chess is the multi-purpose chess suite aimed at the serious player.

Acid Ape Chess is organized with a tools philosophy in mind. You can leverage its modular design to perform common and less common chess-related tasks.

Acid Ape Chess focuses on:

• quality;
• elegance;
• ergonomics;
• versatility.

Some Acid Ape Chess features:

Online chess

• Play on FICS, ICC and Lichess
• Watch live online games
• View online players and their game history
• Non-disruptive in-game chat using a subwindow at the bottom of the chessboard

Chess engines

• Play against UCI or CECP chess engines
• Organize engine duels
• 3 strong builtin engines are provided (Arasan, cheng4 and Scorpio)
• Use third-party engines
• Adjust engine-specific settings
• Use custom PolyGlot (.bin) and Arena (.abk) opening books
• Use custom neural networks

Analysis

• Analyze with multiple chess engines
• Display the principal variation and stats
• Display an evaluation graph
• Display Syzygy 7-men EGTB results (uses an online service)
• Easily create, annotate and move variations with our move list editor
• Automatic analysis (apply the best move every x seconds)
• Auto annotate games using a chess engine and the endgame tablebases
• Advanced move indicators displaying engine evaluation scores

Premium access to our online database

• 260 million positions
• 4.5 million games, from the 1800s to 2025
• 330,000 OTB players, from club players to superstars
• Used by the opening explorer
• Can be used as an opening book for chess engines
• Search for players, display games, filter by ELO and opening
• Our database is updated continuously
• The perfect tools for your game preparation

PGN support

• Your played games are autosaved
• The PGN Explorer: a file manager with PGN support
• Edit your games (headers, move tree, annotations)
• Load and save PGN files
• Clipboard support
• Share your games as PGN download links

OTB chess

• Watch live games from major professional tournaments
• Search our online database for players and games
• Use a stylish fullscreen clock for your OTB games
• Play OTP (over the phone): two players on the same phone or tablet.

Electronic boards and clocks

• Drivers for the DGT Bluetooth e-Board, the DGT USB e-Board, the DGT Smart Board, the DGT Revelation II, the DGT3000 and the DGT Pi *
• Play online, engine and OTB games with your physical board and clock
• Connect via Bluetooth or USB

Blindfold play

• The board and move list are hidden
• You input your moves via speech recognition
• Opponent moves are announced via speech synthesis

Tactical puzzles

• Solve 900 puzzles split into 3 levels of difficulty
• Import your own PGN puzzles

Simuls

• Challenge from 2 to 16 engine opponents
• Play blindfold simuls

A comprehensive user manual

• Explains everything about AAC, and more!
• Presented as a book, accessible from AAC
• Contains numerous use cases and tips

Extra features

• Play Chess960
• Choose from many different board and piece themes
• Enter local player details, with country flag, chess title and ELO
• Use the position editor to encode positions for playing or analysis
• Move speech recognition and synthesis
• A LCD chess clock modeled after real hardware, with sound and flag display
• Displays your personal statistics against your opponent
• Use a standalone clock app for your non-connected OTB games

This is Acid Ape Chess Grandmaster Edition, containing all the features.

* DGT drivers are the only optional purchase inside the application. We have set an unique worldwide base price for this optional feature, in €. The final price is fixed by Google Play and varies depending on local taxes, VAT, and currency exchange rates. To give you an idea, it is 59.99 € (VAT included) in Germany.
Application popularity
83%
  • 323 ratings
  • 30 reviews

APK details

Acid Ape Chess GM Edition APK identity, source status, and install checks.

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  • Package namecom.acideapestudios.acidapechess.gme
  • Version1.12.1
  • File sizeNot published by official listing
  • Android requirementCheck official listing before install
  • APK sourceOfficial Google Play listing only
  • Integrity checkNo standalone APK hash is published for this listing yet
  • Safety noteInstall only after checking the official listing and requested permissions.
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App Information

  • DeveloperAcid Ape Studios
  • CategoryBoard
  • Version1.12.1
  • Installs1,000+
  • UpdatedFeb 25, 2025
  • ReleasedFeb 4, 2019
  • Content ratingEveryone
  • Android versionAndroid
  • SizeUnknown

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