Comparison

Chess Tablebase for Stockfish vs Chess Notation Trainer Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Chess Tablebase for Stockfish

Manage chess endgame tablebase files for enhanced Stockfish AI analysis. Import pre-installed or custom files, and query positions for win/draw outcomes. Ideal for serious chess players seeking to improve engine performance.

Highlights
  • Manage chess endgame tablebase files
  • Integrates with SmallFish iOS app
  • Import pre-installed 5-men tablebases
  • Import custom tablebase files
  • Query endgame positions for win/draw
  • Enhances Stockfish engine performance
Features
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Chess Tablebase for Stockfish is a file management app for managing chess endgame tablebases. Seamlessly integrating with the SmallFish iOS chess app for Stockfish, it enables you to import your tablebase files into the SmallFish app, which operates on the latest Stockfish AI. Additionally, you can query specific endgame positions to determine if they result in a win or a draw. This app provides the answers you need. Download this app to import the pre-installed 5-men tablebase files, you may also import your own tablebase files. The app has the instructions that you can follow. --------------------- TABLEBASE BUNDLE --------------------- This app bundles all 5-men chess tablebase piece configurations. You may also want to download 6-men tablebase files . ----------------- REQUIREMENTS ----------------- This app is a 1GB download. You will need the following if you want to run tablebase with Stockfish on your iOS device: - 1GB disk space for this app - The SmallFish chess app - running the Stockfish engine - Another 1GB disk space to process the tablebase files -------------- DESCRIPTION -------------- Chess endgame tablebase is a vast database containing pre-calculated, exhaustive analyses of chess endgame positions. It can instantly determine whether your position is a win, loss, or draw without the need for lengthy analysis. This app is ideal for enhancing your Stockfish engine's analytical performance. The tablebase included with this app can provide an approximate 50 ELO improvement to the Stockfish engine, making it highly recommended for all serious chess players.

About

Chess Notation Trainer Pro

Features
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Serious about chess? But struggling to identify the squares, remembering sequences and following notations? Well, you just landed on the perfect app! This training app is designed to dramatically uplift your mastery over chess squares. There are 5 training sessions. A small dose of regular practice will make you: 1. Spot a square as soon as you hear/see its coordinate 2. Translate a sequence of moves into their notation at ease 3. Immediately identify the color of a square 4. Stay oriented regardless of you facing white or black 5. Follow along with chess tutorials, books or any discussion without a board 6. Massively speedup your thought process on any calculation 7. Finally, start playing blind chess! There are well thought out features everywhere, like different time controls for training, untimed practice mode, hints and tips during gameplay, achievements and milestones, global leaderboards and a complete visualization of your records. Don't be surprised if you see a sudden surge of rating simply increasing your strength on square reading. This is a beautiful and satisfyingly addictive way to your square mastery. Caution: If you are rated below 1500, this app is probably not gonna be as useful for you, and tactics training is something you should prioritize.

Screenshots

Chess Tablebase for Stockfish4 screens
Chess Notation Trainer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Chess Tablebase for Stockfish at Free against Chess Notation Trainer Pro's $4.99. Chess Tablebase for Stockfish also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). Chess Notation Trainer Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Chess Tablebase for Stockfish is free to download; Chess Notation Trainer Pro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess Tablebase for Stockfish ships an update fortnightly, Chess Notation Trainer Pro every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Chess Tablebase for Stockfish versus Chess Notation Trainer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess Tablebase for StockfishChess Notation Trainer Pro
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size944 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTed WongNishat Majid

In-app purchases

None

Chess Tablebase for Stockfish

No in-app purchases

None

Chess Notation Trainer Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess Tablebase for Stockfish free?
Chess Tablebase for Stockfish is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess Notation Trainer Pro free?
Chess Notation Trainer Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess Tablebase for Stockfish or Chess Notation Trainer Pro have ads?
Neither Chess Tablebase for Stockfish nor Chess Notation Trainer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chess Tablebase for Stockfish or Chess Notation Trainer Pro?
Chess Tablebase for Stockfish ships an update fortnightly, and Chess Notation Trainer Pro every 6 days. Most recently, Chess Tablebase for Stockfish was updated on September 9, 2026 and Chess Notation Trainer Pro on September 7, 2026.

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