# The Cube App vs Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner at 4.8 against The Cube App's 3.9. Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 153). The Cube App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 69%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Cube App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner has 1.1K ratings behind it against 153, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of The Cube App's written reviews are positive against 69% of Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Cube App ships an update every 2 weeks, Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Cube App | Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cube-app/id1247162314/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessvisionai-chess-scanner/id1574933453/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 153 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 68.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ludvig Sandh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247162313) | [Pawel Kacprzak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574933455) |

## What reviewers say

### The Cube App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cube-app/id1247162314)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for cube enthusiasts of all levels. It features a competition-style timer, session tracking with detailed statistics, and an extensive library of algorithms with learning aids. Easily manage, share, and back up your cube solve data.

**Highlights:** Customizable competition timer, Session tracking and statistics, Algorithm library with illustrations, Visual scramble representation, Data export and import, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great timer
- 👍 Helpful algorithms
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🚀 Efficient scrambles
- 👍 Comprehensive features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate algorithms
- 🐛 Timer issues
- 🐛 Session management problems
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not starting/stopping correctly
- Solves getting mixed between sessions
- Crashes when accessing certain algorithm sets
- Scramble generator producing invalid/easy scrambles

**Requested features**

- Add support for more events (Square-1, One-Handed, etc.)
- Improve algorithm organization and accuracy
- Add ability to manually input scrambles
- Implement cloud sync and data export/import
- Improve timer functionality and gestures


### Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessvisionai-chess-scanner/id1574933453)

Instantly analyze chess positions from images or videos. Scan diagrams from books or live streams and get engine analysis. Save positions, find related videos, and explore games.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chessvision.ai Membership | $5.99 | per month |
| Chessvision.ai Membership | $45.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Cube App free?

The Cube App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner free?

Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Cube App or Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner?

Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner is rated higher. The Cube App averages 3.9 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do The Cube App or Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner have ads?

The Cube App shows ads; Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Cube App or Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner?

The Cube App ships an update every 2 weeks, and Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner every 4 months. Most recently, The Cube App was updated on November 2, 2026 and Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner on November 3, 2026.

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