Chessify vs KnightKnight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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: ZIUK — YOUR AI CHESS ASSISTANT Ziuk is your AI chess assistant that helps you analyze games, understand positions, learn from mistakes, and explore openings. Unlike traditional chess engines that show you the best moves and evaluations, Ziuk explains the ideas behind them. Ask questions in your own language and get explanations that help you understand the game. Ziuk combines artificial intelligence, powerful chess engines, and Chessify’s analysis tools in one conversation. Connect your Chess.com or Lichess account to import your games and analyze them with Ziuk. - 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/
KnightKnight
Record and track your over-the-board chess games digitally. Connect with local players, create tournaments, and build a verified match history with professional ratings.
- QR code match creation
- Professional Glicko-2 rating system
- Verified match history
- Local player discovery
- Tournament creation and management
- Optional photo verification
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Knight² is the social chess passport that brings your over-the-board games into the digital age. Whether you play at the park, a café, or a club, Knight² lets you record every match, track your progress with professional Glicko-2 ratings, and connect with players in your area. KEY FEATURES • QR Code Match Creation — Scan your opponent's code to start a verified match instantly. No manual entry, no hassle. • Professional Rating System — Glicko-2 calculations power your rating. See how you stack up across bullet, blitz, rapid, and classical time controls. • Verified Match History — Every game is recorded and confirmed. Build a permanent, trustworthy record of your chess career. • Local Discovery — Find nearby players and chess events. See who's active in your community. • Tournaments & Events — Create and join local tournaments. Bracket management, check-in, and results all in one place. • Photo Verification — Optional photo proof for disputed matches keeps the game honest. • Privacy Controls — You decide what others see. Control your profile visibility, stats, and leaderboard presence. WHY KNIGHT²? Casual chess players deserve more than faded scoresheets and forgotten games. Knight² gives you a verified identity, a real rating, and a way to meet players at your level—whether you're a weekend warrior or a club regular. Download Knight² and start building your chess passport today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KnightKnight at 5.0 against Chessify's 4.4. KnightKnight also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 19). Chessify's advantage is ratings volume (398 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Chessify sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. KnightKnight asks for nothing beyond the download.
KnightKnight holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chessify has 398 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Chessify ships an update monthly, KnightKnight every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | Chessify | KnightKnight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (398 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 398 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Chessify Inc. | Isaac Jaramillo |
Customer experience
Chessify
KnightKnight
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)
KnightKnight
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chessify
- 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
- SuperFast analysis - 1000 sec.$0.99
- SuperFast analysis - 10000sec.$3.99
- SuperFast analysis - 30000sec.$5.99
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- Starter Pack$5.99
- Standard Pack$11.49
- SuperFast analysis - 100000sec$13.99
- Popular Pack$29.49
- SuperFast analysis - unlimited$34.99
- Ultimate Pack$117.99
KnightKnight
No in-app purchases
Questions
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