# Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner — Scan & analyze chess diagrams

> Scan and analyze chess positions from images and videos with engine analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by Pawel Kacprzak.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessvisionai-chess-scanner/id1574933453 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pawel Kacprzak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574933455)
- Category: Productivity, Games, Board
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,022 App Store ratings · 118 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-07-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessvisionai-chess-scanner/id1574933453/reviews.md

## What is Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner?

Scan and analyze chess positions from prints and 2d sources on your smartphone or tablet. 

Like to watch chess videos from your favorite players or streamers? Now you can analyze what they do and why - live on the video! Stop wondering "is f6 good in this position or not?" - just take a picture of a video and analyze the position with the engine!

Need a tip while solving chess puzzles or analyzing a diagram from a chess book? Want to find a video with the scanned position? - Chessvision.ai is here for you. 

Features:
 
- the app opens the Lichess analysis board with all its functionality
- save scanned positions to the Diagram Library so you can easily open them later
- the app automatically searches for videos matching scanned chess positions and plays them from the time when the position appears
- Video Board Explorer lets you play moves and explore videos matching positions on the board. Load PGN of your games and use the videos to improve
- the app automatically finds games matching the scanned position
- share screenshots and images directly from other apps to Chessvision.ai for instant and convenient scanning of chess positions
- share your scanned chess diagrams as images, making it easier to discuss strategies and positions with your friends or chess colleagues


Read the Terms of Use here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/


Membership available in the app:

$5.99/month ($45.99/year)
- Unlimited Scans
- Unlimited Video Search
- Unlimited Video Board Explorer


Prices may vary based on your location.

## Key features

- Scan chess positions from images and video
- Analyze positions with a chess engine
- Save scanned positions to a library
- Find and play related chess videos
- Explore games matching scanned positions
- Share scanned diagrams

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chessvision.ai Membership | $5.99 | per month |
| Chessvision.ai Membership | $45.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Instant scanning and analysis
- 👍 Easy to use and efficient
- 🔍 Accurate chess position recognition
- 💡 Helpful for chess training and puzzle solving
- 🤖 Powerful chess engine integration

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent scanning accuracy
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free usage
- 🔍 Lack of subvariation support
- 🤖 Insufficient move explanation

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashing issues
- Inverted board orientation
- Disappearing saved positions
- Compatibility problems on M1 Macs

**Most requested features**

- Ability to save and manage scanned positions
- Integration with other chess platforms
- Offline analysis capabilities
- Support for handwritten chess notation
- Customizable analysis settings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 118)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessvisionai-chess-scanner/id1574933453/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Board layout

*2026-08-13*

Constantly does a wrong board layout and no way to change it. My black pieces moves downward for some reason. Right bottom corner is H1 in app when in reality is A8

### 4/5 — Great Chess Analysis Tool, but Endgame Orientation Needs Attention

*2026-08-06*

I have been using ChessVision for more than six months, and it has become an essential part of my chess practice. The ability to scan or upload an image of a chessboard and instantly analyze the position is extremely convenient and has significantly improved my study workflow.

However, I have encountered one recurring issue, particularly in endgame positions. The app sometimes fails to correctly identify the direction in which the pawns are moving. As a result, it suggests pawn moves in the opposite direction, effectively reversing the position and making the analysis unusable.

A possible improvement would be to automatically detect the board orientation more accurately or provide users with an option to manually specify the board orientation, similar to the existing option for selecting whose turn it is to move (White or Black). This enhancement would greatly improve the accuracy and usability of the app, especially for endgame analysis.

Overall, ChessVision is an excellent application with powerful features, and addressing this issue would make it even more reliable for serious chess players.

### 2/5 — Nice when it works

*2026-06-09, version 1.3.1*

Issue is the photos too often do not capture the board correctly and there is no way to manually edit

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2026-06-08, version 1.3.1*

Works very well

### 5/5 — Schnelle Lösung - Schach gewinnt an Qualität

*2026-05-22*

Fast perfekt, Foto und klar zur Selbstverbesserung. Easy to use.

### 1/5 — Annoying countdown

*2026-05-20, version 1.3.1*

Has a 24 hour countdown when you run out of scans… You’d think a daily limit that resets at 12am would be used. I used it yesterday, and 18 hours later wanted to use it today but got hit with the 24 hour countdown…

### 5/5 — Chama

*2026-05-15, version 1.3.1*

Absolute Chama

### 5/5 — Works perfectly

*2026-04-03, version 1.3.1*

This app is very good at helping you analyse and improve at chess.

### 1/5 — The worst

*2026-03-28, version 1.3.1*

Do not download. They steal your credit card info and personal info. Be warned.

### 5/5 — Great app for chess puzzles

*2026-03-06*

Works exactly as advertised. The app will convert a photo to a playable chess board which is great for puzzles, analyzing positions, etc. The design is simple and intuitive.

## Frequently asked questions about Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner

### What does Chessvision.ai do?

Chessvision.ai allows you to scan chess positions from printed diagrams or live video streams using your smartphone or tablet. It then provides engine analysis for the scanned position, helps you find related chess videos, and can even locate games that match the position.

### How can I analyze chess positions with this app?

You can take a picture of a chess diagram from a book or a screenshot from a video. The app will then recognize the position and allow you to analyze it using a chess engine, similar to the Lichess analysis board.

### Is Chessvision.ai free to use?

The app offers a free tier with limited scans and video search. For unlimited access to scans, video search, and the Video Board Explorer, a monthly or yearly membership is available through in-app purchases.

### What devices is Chessvision.ai compatible with?

The app is designed to work on smartphones and tablets, leveraging their camera and processing capabilities to scan and analyze chess positions.

### What are the main use cases for Chessvision.ai?

Key use cases include analyzing chess puzzles from books, understanding moves from chess videos or streams in real-time, saving interesting positions for later study, and finding relevant chess games or videos based on a specific board setup.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.2 — 2026-07-09

Improved app stability and reliability.

### 1.3.1 — 2026-01-26

Improved screenshot sharing on iOS 26
- Sharing screenshots to Chessvision.ai is now more reliable for instant and convenient scanning of chess position.

### 1.3.0 — 2023-10-05

Quick Scanning from other apps: You can now share screenshots and images directly from other apps to Chessvision.ai for instant and convenient scanning of chess positions!

Share Scanned Diagrams: Effortlessly share your scanned chess diagrams as images, making it easier to discuss strategies and positions with your friends or chess colleagues!

### 1.2.0 — 2023-02-17

- Added Membership screen
- Merged About and Help screens together
- Quality of Life updates

### 1.1.3 — 2022-06-25

Option to delete account from within the app

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