# Chess Best Next Move — Screenshot to best move

> Chess position analysis from screenshots with on-device move suggestions and engine analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by Motomatic LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-best-next-move/id6813529654 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Motomatic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1038219771)
- Category: Utilities, Games, Board
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 110 MB
- Languages: American English, Filipino, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish, Turkish
- Released: 2026-10-08
- Data updated: 2026-11-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases

## What is Chess Best Next Move?

Chess Best Next Move turns a screenshot of a chess position into a move suggestion, with analysis on your device. It is a study tool: review a game you have finished, work through a puzzle, or examine a position you set up yourself.

Stealth Mode is on by default. Suggestions vary and may be weaker. Turn it off for Stockfish’s strongest choice. Analysis defaults to 1 second.

HOW IT WORKS
Import a screenshot from Photos, the share sheet, paste, drag and drop, or a Shortcut. With Full Access to Photos, opening the app recognizes a fresh chess screenshot automatically. Check any uncertain squares before analysis.
Unlimited users get automatic analysis; others tap Analyze. Choose 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 10 or 30 seconds of think time. See the move in words or chess notation and as a board arrow, with the evaluation and engine line.

APPLE WATCH
Open the paired Watch app for automatic analysis, or turn off Analyze on Open in iPhone Settings > Apple Watch and tap Analyze. It uses your chosen think time, up to 3 seconds. Saved results are reused. Requires Full Access to Photos and locally available screenshots. Existing Pro access and credits apply. Tap the board to replay the move.

HISTORY AND MOVES
Positions and results stay on this device, without original screenshots. Reopen a result without another analysis. Delete entries or clear History.

ON YOUR DEVICE
The recognition model and Stockfish 19 run on your iPhone or iPad. Your picture is never uploaded, nothing is sent to a server, and the app needs no network connection and no account. Nothing is tracked and there is no advertising. Running the same position again at a longer think time costs nothing.

ALSO INCLUDED
A position editor, board styles, Siri, Control Center, Action button and Back Tap shortcuts, Home and Lock Screen widgets, VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Increase Contrast and Reduce Motion. Light and dark appearance. Ten app localizations.

FAIR PLAY
Please respect fair-play rules: most chess sites do not allow engine help in games you are playing.

ANALYSES AND PRICES
The first three analyses are free. After that, choose:

- Pro Weekly, 2.99 US dollars per week: unlimited analyses.
- Pro Yearly, 24.99 US dollars per year: unlimited analyses.
- Pro Lifetime, 49.99 US dollars once: unlimited analyses, not a subscription.

The October launch offer has ended for new users. Customers who already received free unlimited access keep it.

Pro Weekly and Pro Yearly are auto-renewable subscriptions to Chess Best Next Move Pro, which gives unlimited analyses for as long as it is active. Pro Weekly costs 2.99 US dollars for each one-week period. Pro Yearly costs 24.99 US dollars for each one-year period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. A subscription renews automatically at the same price for the same period, unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel a subscription in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Pro Lifetime is a one-time purchase and never renews. The prices above are the United States prices; every other region follows Apple's own price conversion.

Terms of use: https://chessbestmove.app/terms.html
Privacy policy: https://chessbestmove.app/privacy.html

OPEN SOURCE
Chess Best Next Move is free software under the GNU General Public License version 3. Source code: https://chessbestmove.app/source.html
It contains a modified version of Stockfish 19, also free software under that license. Settings lists that modification and the license of every other component.

REQUIREMENTS
iOS 26 or later, on iPhone and iPad.
Apple Watch requires watchOS 26 or later and a paired iPhone with the app installed.

## Key features

- Screenshot to move suggestion
- On-device Stockfish analysis
- Offline functionality
- Position editor
- History of analyzed positions
- Apple Watch integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Is Chess Best Next Move safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Chess Best Next Move.

## Is Chess Best Next Move legit?

Chess Best Next Move appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Chess Best Next Move is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about Chess Best Next Move

### How does Chess Best Move analyze a chess position from a screenshot?

Chess Best Move uses on-device image recognition to detect a chess position from a screenshot. It then utilizes the Stockfish engine, running locally on your device, to suggest the best move and provide analysis.

### Does Chess Best Move require an internet connection to work?

No, Chess Best Move is designed to work entirely offline. The recognition model and the Stockfish engine run on your iPhone or iPad, meaning your data is never uploaded and no network connection is needed.

### What are the subscription options for Chess Best Move?

Chess Best Move offers Pro Weekly for $2.99/week, Pro Yearly for $24.99/year, and a one-time Pro Lifetime purchase for $49.99, all providing unlimited analyses.

### How accurate are the move suggestions from Chess Best Move?

The accuracy of suggestions can vary. Stealth Mode is on by default for weaker suggestions, but you can turn it off for Stockfish’s strongest choice. Analysis can be set from 0.5 to 30 seconds of think time.

### Can I manage or cancel my Chess Best Move subscription?

Yes, you can manage or cancel your auto-renewable Pro Weekly or Pro Yearly subscriptions by going to Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions on your device. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What devices is Chess Best Move compatible with?

Chess Best Move is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, offering features like automatic analysis on the watch and Home/Lock Screen widgets for quick access.

### Does Chess Best Move have ads?

No, Chess Best Move is ad-free. The app explicitly states that there is no advertising and nothing is tracked.

### How often is Chess Best Move updated?

The app was last updated on November 5, 2026, with version 1.0.43. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development and support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.44 — 2026-11-06

Now named Chess Best Next Move. The Watch Analyze button sits higher. Choose Plain English, Chess Notation, or Both in Settings. Plain English is the default.

### 1.0.43 — 2026-11-05

Now available in Hindi, Filipino (Tagalog), and Latin American Spanish on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

### 1.0.42 — 2026-11-01

A faster, one-second default and a half-second option. Your saved think time is preserved.

Stealth Mode offers more varied, sometimes weaker suggestions and is on by default. Turn it off for Stockfish’s strongest choice. The setting applies on Apple Watch too. Saved results stay separate by mode.

Watch analysis now also works while the iPhone app is open and idle. The Analyze button stays pinned while the board scrolls behind it.

### 1.0.39 — 2026-10-30

Open the Apple Watch app to analyze your latest screenshot automatically. You can turn this off in the iPhone app’s Settings > Apple Watch. Saved results are reused without another analysis. The Watch’s Analyze button also sits higher, with a clear gap below the clock.

### 1.0.37 — 2026-10-29

The Apple Watch Analyze button now stays at the top. The board keeps a consistent size and position, with the move shown below it.

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