Comparison

Chessify vs Chess Notation Dojo

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

Head to head
About

Chessify

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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Chessify is an all-in-one chess platform built for players who want to improve with professional-level chess tools. Analyze with powerful cloud engines running on servers up to 1024 threads and 1 Billion NPS speed, explore databases of 12 million+ professional games, scan real chessboards and books, prepare openings, and review games from anywhere. Features that once required heavy desktop software are now available in a single mobile app designed for players of all levels. Whether you’re solving puzzles, training openings, or analyzing tournament games, Chessify combines advanced chess tools into one fast and easy-to-use experience. Features: - Powerful Cloud Engine Analysis Analyze with Stockfish 18, Lc0, Berserk, Caissa, Crystal, Patricia, Viridithas, AsmFish, ShashChess, Koivisto, RubiChess, and Sugar AI chess engines on cloud servers with up to 1024 threads, reaching up to 1BN/s speed. - Mega Database Search through 10 million+ professional FIDE-rated games with move statistics, player ratings, and opening trends. - Correspondence Chess Database Study the 2 Million+ official ICCF database games played with deep engine-assisted preparation. - Scan 2D & 3D Chessboards Scan real boards and diagrams from books or screens with high accuracy and instantly analyze the position with Stockfish 18. - Chess PDF Scanner Import chess PDF books and scan positions directly from pages for quick analysis and study. - Play Against Stockfish Challenge one of the world’s strongest chess engines with adjustable strength settings. Play from initial or any given position. - PGN & Move Notation Create analysis files with multiple variations and comments or import your existing files and review them with your phone at any time. - Save Games & Analysis Store your games, analysis, and studies locally or in the cloud and access them anytime. - Import, Export, and Share PGN/FEN Easily import your games or export positions and analysis to share with chess friends or students. Whether you’re a beginner, club player, coach, or grandmaster, Chessify provides powerful analysis and training tools for every stage of your chess journey. Privacy Policy: https://chessify.me/privacy-policy Terms of Use / End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Chess Notation Dojo

This game helps you master algebraic chess notation through interactive puzzles. Input the correct notation for each move to improve your blindfold chess skills. It's a fun way to train your familiarity with chess moves.

Highlights
  • Algebraic notation practice
  • Interactive chess puzzles
  • Blindfold chess training
  • Move input exercises
  • Familiarity with chess notation
Features
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If you want to learn how to play chess blindfolded, like me, then the first step is to become comfortable with algebraic notation. I made this game to help train familiarity with the notation, by solving puzzles that force you to input the correct notation on every move. Have fun!

Screenshots

Chessify4 screens
Chess Notation Dojo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess Notation Dojo at none against Chessify's 15. Chess Notation Dojo also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). Chessify's advantage is ratings volume (397 vs 4). On price, rating, ads 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

Both are free to download. Chessify sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Chess Notation Dojo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chessify holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chessify has 397 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Chessify's written reviews are positive against 67% of Chess Notation Dojo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chessify versus Chess Notation Dojo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessifyChess Notation Dojo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (397 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings397 — better4
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChessify Inc.Jonathan Zheng

Customer experience

Chessify

All ratings397 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral10.3%
Negative43.6%

Chess Notation Dojo

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Chessify

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Black screen in camera view during scanning
  • Scanning omits first or last rank of board
  • App crashes when loading images
  • Buttons not clickable on certain iOS versions
  • Position not recognized from screenshots
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  • App closes immediately after opening
  • Board rotation lock resets to landscape
  • Analysis not visible unless switching apps
  • Scanning fails 3 out of 5 times
  • Subscription billing issues (wrong tier shown)
  • App doesn't load past starting screen
  • Photo library order reversed for board photos

Requested features

12 requests
  • Add move comments and annotations capability
  • Board flip option during gameplay
  • Auto-save functionality to prevent position loss
  • Ability to edit and extend saved games
  • Tactics puzzle mode with move verification
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  • Automatic analysis on position scan
  • Lc0 engine option
  • iPad version support
  • Lichess app integration
  • Move sound toggle persistence
  • Better indication of which side has advantage
  • Depth control for analysis (stop at specific depth)

Chess Notation Dojo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Chessify

Subscriptions10
  • Bronze 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • Silver 1 month$2.491 Month
  • Gold 1 Month$7.991 Month
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  • Bronze 12 months$7.991 Year
  • Amateur$12.991 Month
  • Silver 12 months$14.991 Year
  • Gold 12 months$49.991 Year
  • Master$59.991 Month
  • Amateur Yearly$129.991 Year
  • Master$559.991 Year
One-time5
  • SuperFast analysis - 1000 sec.$0.99
  • SuperFast analysis - 10000sec.$3.99
  • SuperFast analysis - 30000sec.$5.99
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  • SuperFast analysis - 100000sec$13.99
  • SuperFast analysis - unlimited$34.99
None

Chess Notation Dojo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chessify free?
Chessify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess Notation Dojo free?
Chess Notation Dojo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chessify or Chess Notation Dojo?
Chessify is rated higher. Chessify averages 4.4 out of 5 from 397 ratings, while Chess Notation Dojo averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Chessify or Chess Notation Dojo have ads?
Neither Chessify nor Chess Notation Dojo shows ads.

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