Comparison

Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner vs ChessUnlock

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

ChessUnlock

Features
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ChessUnlock helps you reduce screen time, improve focus, and build a better chess habit by turning distracting apps into chess puzzles. Choose the apps that pull your attention, such as Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, Discord, or other distracting apps. When you want to unlock them, ChessUnlock gives you a chess puzzle first. Solve the puzzle, choose your break time, and continue with more control. ChessUnlock is designed for people who want to stop automatic scrolling, reduce social media distractions, improve discipline, and practice chess in a simple way. Features: • Lock distracting apps • Unlock apps by solving chess puzzles • Choose your unlock/break time • Practice chess tactics while reducing distractions • Build focus and self-control • Simple setup and clean design • Useful for studying, working, and avoiding mindless scrolling ChessUnlock is not just another app blocker. Instead of only stopping you, it gives you a small chess challenge before your break. This helps you pause, think, and make a more intentional choice. Use ChessUnlock to stay focused, reduce screen time, and improve your chess one puzzle at a time.

Screenshots

Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner4 screens
ChessUnlock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChessUnlock at none against Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner's 2. Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). 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. ChessUnlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chessvision.ai Chess Scanner versus ChessUnlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessvision.ai Chess ScannerChessUnlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPawel KacprzakSawan Ishpujani

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

ChessUnlock

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

ChessUnlock

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

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