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Chessify - Magic Chess Tools

Chessify - Magic Chess Tools

Chessboard Scanner & Analysis

395 ratings
77 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 4, 2018
  • August 3, 2026

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Developer

Chessify Inc.
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About

This app offers advanced chess analysis tools, including a real-time chessboard scanner, powerful cloud-based engines, and a unique video finder. Analyze games, puzzles, and learn chess theory with comprehensive features for players of all levels.

✓Real chessboard scanner
✓Superfast cloud chess engine analysis
✓Video finder for chess positions
✓Offline play against Stockfish
✓Opening Explorer with Lichess database
✓Import/export FEN/PGN
✓Online real-time Blitz
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Chessify. Based on 395 reviews and a 4.4/5 average, it highlights the 9 positives and 9 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 📸Accurate chess board scanning from photos
  • 🚀Fast and efficient position analysis
  • ☁️Cloud-based powerful chess engine (Stockfish)
  • 💾Easy PGN export and saving functionality
  • 📚Perfect for studying chess books
  • ⏱️Saves time setting up board positions
  • 🎯Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 📊Comprehensive game database included
  • 🔄Live tournament streaming feature

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 📸Inconsistent scanning accuracy
  • ❌App doesn't work on iOS 18 and older versions
  • 💰Expensive paywall with limited free features
  • 🔥Device overheating issues reported
  • ⚠️Poor customer support and unresponsive developers
  • 🔌Analysis runs continuously, draining subscription time
  • 📱iPad compatibility issues
  • 🎮Game loading failures
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What's New in Chessify

7.0.18

August 3, 2026

This update includes: • A redesigned onboarding experience • Welcome rewards for eligible new users • Minor bug fixes and performance enhancements

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Subscription plans

Silver 1 month

25 PRO video views, 5.000s SuperFast analysis

$2.491 Month
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In-App Purchases

$0.99

SuperFast analysis - 1000 sec.

Analyze with Stockfish at up to 100MN/s speed

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Worst update ever. I delete this thing. You literally kill the app.

Hope nobody gives you money
hoowjey1894hoowjey1894

Great app for chess

Recent update breaks analysis. Analysis path doesn’t move figures anymore and a slight accidental finger move throws figures off the board. App became useless. Time to move to another analyzer.

Previous review: A simple access to stockfish. Great analyser
akssakss

Was good now terrible

This is such a poor update. The previous app was so easy to use. This is so confusing now. Just creating a board position is so difficult . I don’t know what they were thinking but it needs a full blown instruction manual to use it now
Snoop&belleSnoop&belle

Awful update

Sad that you used AI to make your app pretty, but it’s completely useless now, used to be something so simple to use, now it doesn’t even work properly and takes ages to even do what’s it’s asked, way to go guys
Cragnus MralsenCragnus Mralsen

How turn on engine on new app version?

????
hoowjey1894hoowjey1894
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

Black screen in camera view during scanning

Bug

Scanning omits first or last rank of board

Bug

App crashes when loading images

Bug

Buttons not clickable on certain iOS versions

Bug

Position not recognized from screenshots

Bug

App closes immediately after opening

Bug

Board rotation lock resets to landscape

Bug

Analysis not visible unless switching apps

Bug

Scanning fails 3 out of 5 times

Bug

Subscription billing issues (wrong tier shown)

Bug

App doesn't load past starting screen

Bug

Photo library order reversed for board photos

Bug
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Requested Features

12 requests

Add move comments and annotations capability

Feature

Board flip option during gameplay

Feature

Auto-save functionality to prevent position loss

Feature

Ability to edit and extend saved games

Feature

Tactics puzzle mode with move verification

Feature

Automatic analysis on position scan

Feature

Lc0 engine option

Feature

iPad version support

Feature

Lichess app integration

Feature

Move sound toggle persistence

Feature

Better indication of which side has advantage

Feature

Depth control for analysis (stop at specific depth)

Feature

FAQ

What does Chessify do?

Chessify provides a suite of tools to enhance chess playing and learning. It includes a scanner to digitize real chessboards, powerful cloud-based engines for analysis, a video finder to locate relevant chess content, and features for playing online and offline games.

What are the key features of Chessify?

Key features include a highly accurate chessboard scanner, a superfast cloud engine (Stockfish 16) for analysis, a unique video finder that links positions to YouTube videos, offline play against Stockfish, an opening explorer, and the ability to import/export FEN/PGN.

How much does Chessify cost?

The app is free to download and offers many basic features for free, including analysis with Stockfish and offline play. Advanced features and enhanced cloud engine capabilities are available through in-app purchases.

Can I play chess with others on Chessify?

Yes, you can play real-time Blitz online with other users by sending invitation links or joining games with standard time controls. The app also includes a chess clock for playing with friends on a physical board.

What makes the cloud engine in Chessify special?

Chessify's cloud engine utilizes Stockfish 16 on a server capable of up to 100,000 kN/s, making it significantly faster (typically 20X) than local chess engines. This allows for much quicker and more in-depth game and puzzle analysis.