Pocket Rook
Offline chess

Chess at the table.No internet.

Play chess with the person across from you — one phone between you, or two phones that connect directly and securely. No account, no game server, no Wi‑Fi needed.

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iPhone & iPad · iOS 17+ · 13 languages

Two players sharing one phone, the board turned to face each side

A look inside

Playing on one phone Room QR code and six-digit code A game on two phones Checkmate result card with Rematch Share card with the final position Home screen with the last game

Two ways to play

1

One phone, two players

Put the phone between you. The far side of the board turns to face your opponent. Free and unlimited.

2

Two phones, one QR

Create a room and show the QR. The other phone scans it and the game starts — or types the six-digit code.

3

Play, rematch, share

Clocks stay in sync on both phones. Rematch in one tap, and share a card with the final position.

Built for a game at the table

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No internet, ever

Phones talk to each other directly over peer-to-peer Wi‑Fi. Works in a café, a classroom or on a plane.

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Encrypted and private

Every two-phone game is encrypted end to end. No account, no tracking, and your history stays on your phone.

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Picks up where you left off

If the app closes or a phone drops out, the game is saved and reconnects. A move played is played — no takebacks.

Free to play

Free

  • Unlimited games on one phone
  • 5 two-phone games a day
  • No ads

Pocket Rook Pro

  • Unlimited two-phone games
  • Free for whoever you play, too
  • Backup & restore, Pro profile icons
  • $1.99 / month · $9.99 / year · $19.99 once