Comparison

Chessify vs Gambit Chess

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

Gambit Chess

Engage in challenging chess matches against players globally. Experience the classic game with a fresh perspective and test your strategic abilities.

Highlights
  • Global player challenges
  • Skill-based gameplay
  • Competitive matches
  • Modern chess experience
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Put your skills to the test and experience chess like you've never seen it before. Challenge other players from around the world!

Screenshots

Chessify4 screens
Gambit Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chessify at 46% against Gambit Chess's 0%. Chessify also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.7) and ads (none vs shown). Gambit Chess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence 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. Gambit Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chessify holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chessify has 397 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Chessify's written reviews are positive against 0% of Gambit Chess's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chessify ships an update monthly, Gambit Chess every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Chessify versus Gambit Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessifyGambit Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (397 ratings) — better1.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings397 — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB105 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChessify Inc.Gambit Technologies AB

Customer experience

Chessify

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

Gambit Chess

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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)

Gambit Chess

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

Gambit Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chessify free?
Chessify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gambit Chess free?
Gambit Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chessify or Gambit Chess?
Chessify is rated higher. Chessify averages 4.4 out of 5 from 397 ratings, while Gambit Chess averages 1.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Chessify or Gambit Chess have ads?
Gambit Chess shows ads; Chessify does not.
Which is updated more often, Chessify or Gambit Chess?
Chessify ships an update monthly, and Gambit Chess every 2 months. Most recently, Chessify was updated on September 24, 2026 and Gambit Chess on June 11, 2026.

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