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Lichess IPA

Name: Lichess
Author: LICHESS.ORG

by LICHESS.ORG

4.1 617 ratings
v0.28.4Version
82.6 MBSize
iOS 15.6+Requires
4+Age

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Free · 82.6 MB · iOS 15.6 or later

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Lichess for iPhone & iPad

Lichess is a free/libre, open-source chess application powered by volunteers and donations.
Today, Lichess users play more than five million games every day. Lichess is one of the most popular chess websites in the world while remaining 100% free.

The following features are available right now:

play real time or correspondence chess
play arena tournaments
play against online bots
solve chess puzzles from a wide variety of themes, online or offline
race against the clock in Puzzle Storm
analyse your games with latest Stockfish locally or on the server
board editor
study chess with a collaborative and interactive study feature
learn board coordinates
play over the board with a friend
watch live chess broadcasts from all major chess tournaments
watch Lichess TV and online streamers
use a chess clock for your over the board games
many different board themes and piece sets
custom background themes
translated into 55 languages

What's new in Lichess v0.28.4

Sep 17, 2026

Stockfish 19
Maia opponent in offline computer game
Offline computer game time control
Notifications for broadcast when following an event or a player
Filter boards by team in broadcast
Sort and search friends in friends screen
Move times chart in game analysis
Improved chess960 support in board editor
Copy mainline or variation PGN in analysis from the move menu
More improvements and bug fixes

How to install Lichess on iPhone & iPad

Method 1: With the IPA Game Store app

Tap Get on IPA Game Store above, then download IPA Game Store in Safari on your iPhone or iPad.
Open Settings › Profile Downloaded and tap Install. The app appears on your Home Screen.
Open IPA Game Store and find Lichess.

Method 2: From the App Store

Lichess is also on the App Store. Installing it there means no signing and no 7-day refresh, and updates arrive automatically. View Lichess on the App Store.

Method 3: Sideload an IPA you own

If you have your own copy of the IPA file, sign and install it with LiveContainer, SideStore or AltStore. Our IPA install guide compares every method.

Having trouble? See why an IPA installation fails or installing IPA on iPad.

Lichess compatibility & known limitations

Minimum iOS	iOS 15.6 or later
Devices	iPhone & iPad
Size	82.6 MB download, plus extra data on first launch for many games
Internet	Offline play supported
Release type	Official App Store release
Last checked	Not yet reviewed. Version data last changed Sep 17, 2026

Known limitations

Installed from the App Store, so it updates automatically and needs no signing.
Purchases, saved progress and sign-in with Game Center or social accounts can behave differently outside the App Store.

Is Lichess safe?

Source & verification

Source: Official App Store release
Type: Official release
Developer: LICHESS.ORG
Last verified: Not yet reviewed
SHA-256: Not published

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Developer: LICHESS.ORG · Bundle ID org.lichess.mobileV2
Sandboxed. iOS runs every app in its own sandbox. A game cannot read your other apps' data without asking you.
Age rating 4+. Use Screen Time to limit in-app purchases on a child's device.
Avoid "modded" copies. Modified IPAs that promise unlimited coins can include tracking code and can get your account banned. Read more about IPA safety.

Lichess update history

Version	Released	Size	Changes
v0.28.4 Latest	Sep 17, 2026	82.6 MB	* Stockfish 19 * Maia opponent in offline computer game * Offline computer game time control * Notifications for broadcast when following a…

Lichess IPA — FAQ

How do I get Lichess on iPhone?

Tap Get on IPA Game Store to open the Lichess download page, then add the free IPA Game Store app to your Home Screen and find Lichess there. Lichess is also on the App Store. To sideload an IPA yourself, see our install guide.

Is Lichess free?

Yes, Lichess is free to download. It may offer optional in-app purchases.

What iOS version does Lichess need?

Lichess v0.28.4 needs iOS 15.6 or later. It runs on iPhone & iPad.

How big is Lichess?

The v0.28.4 download is about 82.6 MB. Many games download more content the first time you open them, so leave some extra free space.

Does Lichess work on iPad?

Yes. Lichess supports iPad natively, with a layout made for the larger screen.

Is this a modded or clean IPA file?

IPA Game Store focuses on clean, verified original IPA packages. Every file is checked for authenticity and safety so you can sideload without malware or unauthorized tampering. Read our IPA safety guide.

Can I play Lichess offline?

Yes. The developer says Lichess supports offline play. You may need to connect once to download content on first launch.