Comparison

Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner vs VBQ

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

Head to head
About

Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner

Instantly analyze chess positions from images or videos. Scan diagrams from books or live streams and get engine analysis. Save positions, find related videos, and explore games.

Highlights
  • Scan chess positions from images and video
  • Analyze positions with a chess engine
  • Save scanned positions to a library
  • Find and play related chess videos
  • Explore games matching scanned positions
  • Share scanned diagrams
Features
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Scan and analyze chess positions from prints and 2d sources on your smartphone or tablet. Like to watch chess videos from your favorite players or streamers? Now you can analyze what they do and why - live on the video! Stop wondering "is f6 good in this position or not?" - just take a picture of a video and analyze the position with the engine! Need a tip while solving chess puzzles or analyzing a diagram from a chess book? Want to find a video with the scanned position? - Chessvision.ai is here for you. Features: - the app opens the Lichess analysis board with all its functionality - save scanned positions to the Diagram Library so you can easily open them later - the app automatically searches for videos matching scanned chess positions and plays them from the time when the position appears - Video Board Explorer lets you play moves and explore videos matching positions on the board. Load PGN of your games and use the videos to improve - the app automatically finds games matching the scanned position - share screenshots and images directly from other apps to Chessvision.ai for instant and convenient scanning of chess positions - share your scanned chess diagrams as images, making it easier to discuss strategies and positions with your friends or chess colleagues Read the Terms of Use here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Membership available in the app: $5.99/month ($45.99/year) - Unlimited Scans - Unlimited Video Search - Unlimited Video Board Explorer Prices may vary based on your location.

About

VBQ

Features
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VBQ is a companion app by VB Quality Co., Ltd. It connects with Bluetooth Laser Distance Meters (LDMs) to receive measurement data quickly. Features: Connect with supported LDMs Receive measurements automatically Organize data by project Export and share reports easily Make your measurement process faster, easier, and error-free with VBQ.

Screenshots

Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner4 screens
VBQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VBQ at none against Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner's 2. Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. VBQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner versus VBQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessvision.ai Chess ScannerVBQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPawel KacprzakDumrongvit Jantanavaranon

Bugs and requests

Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashing issues
  • Inverted board orientation
  • Disappearing saved positions
  • Compatibility problems on M1 Macs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to save and manage scanned positions
  • Integration with other chess platforms
  • Offline analysis capabilities
  • Support for handwritten chess notation
  • Customizable analysis settings

VBQ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Chessvision.ai Membership$5.991 Month
  • Chessvision.ai Membership$45.991 Year
None

VBQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner free?
Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VBQ free?
VBQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner or VBQ have ads?
Neither Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner nor VBQ shows ads.

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