# Tap N Set vs Chess Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Tap N Set at 5.0 against Chess Scanner's 3.9. Tap N Set also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). Chess Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (22 vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Tap N Set asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tap N Set holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Scanner has 22 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Tap N Set's written reviews are positive against 60% of Chess Scanner's.

Tap N Set ships an update every 2 months, Chess Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap N Set | Chess Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-n-set/id1488989791/reviews)** | [3.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-scanner-digitizer/id6475354574/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Walter Flores](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446499226) | [Steffen Ratzke von Stoyentin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724035295) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap N Set

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-n-set/id1488989791)

This utility app allows you to program a compatible chess clock using your smartphone. Simply input your desired time settings and tap your phone against the clock's NFC indicators to transfer the data. The app provides visual and haptic feedback to confirm successful programming.

**Highlights:** Program chess clock time settings, NFC data transfer, Visual confirmation of programming, Haptic feedback for success, Supports iOS devices

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chess Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-scanner-digitizer/id6475354574)

Digitize your chess games by scanning score sheets. Extract moves, correct errors with suggestions, and export games as PGN. Analyze your games on Lichess or Chess.com.

**Highlights:** Scan chess score sheets, Digitize games from images, Correct recognized moves, Export games as PGN, Analyze in Lichess/Chess.com, Categorize games by tournament

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $22.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap N Set free?

Tap N Set is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chess Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tap N Set or Chess Scanner?

Tap N Set is rated higher. Tap N Set averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Chess Scanner averages 3.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do Tap N Set or Chess Scanner have ads?

Neither Tap N Set nor Chess Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tap N Set or Chess Scanner?

Tap N Set ships an update every 2 months, and Chess Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tap N Set was updated on October 16, 2026 and Chess Scanner on October 30, 2026.

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