Signal Point vs Notation Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Signal Point
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The Signal Point app is designed to scan product packaging.
Notation Master
Effortlessly convert handwritten chess notation into digital PGN files using AI. Upload your games directly to platforms like Chess.com and Lichess.org for easy analysis and sharing.
- Instant chess notation scanning
- AI-powered PGN conversion
- Direct upload to Chess.com & Lichess.org
- Save and share game records
- Supports tournament and casual games
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From Paper to PGN – Instantly! Tired of manually entering your chess games? Notation Master is the ultimate tool for chess players, coaches, and tournament participants! Simply take a photo of your notation sheet, and our advanced AI will convert it into a digital PGN file. You can then send it directly to your Chess.com or Lichess.org account, making it easy to review, analyze, and improve your gameplay. Key Features: Instant Chess Notation Scanning – Snap a photo and let AI do the rest! PGN Conversion – Get your chess games in digital PGN format. Direct Upload – Send games seamlessly to Chess.com & Lichess.org. Accurate & Fast – Works for tournament sheets and casual game records. Save & Share – Store your games or share with friends and coaches. Perfect for: Chess players & enthusiasts Coaches analyzing student games Tournament players keeping digital records Anyone who wants to digitize and store their chess matches Download Notation Master today and bring your chess games to the digital world with one click!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Signal Point at none against Notation Master's 2. Notation Master's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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. Notation Master sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Signal Point asks for nothing beyond the download.
Signal Point ships an update every 2 months, Notation Master weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Signal Point | Notation Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. | Joseph Lee |
In-app purchases
Signal Point
No in-app purchases
Notation Master
- 10 Credits$0.99
- 25 Credits$1.99
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