DigiChess vs OpeningBook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
DigiChess
Instantly convert chess board images into interactive digital representations. An AI recognizes pieces, eliminating manual setup and saving preparation time. Export positions to analysis engines or popular chess platforms.
- Image to digital board conversion
- AI piece recognition
- FEN description generation
- Save and edit positions
- Export to Lichess/Chess.com
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DigiChess will let you instantly transform a picture taken of a 2D position into a dynamic representation on the screen. The trained AI will recognize all the pieces for you and accurately place them on the board, eliminating the need for any manual setup. Cut out all the preparation time and get straight to the material that follows a diagram! - Take a picture of the board and the position comes to life instantly - Makes use of an AI to quickly and accurately recognize all the pieces - Easily export the positions into analysis engines and studies through the FEN description generated by the AI - Save the positions for future reference - Make changes and corrections to the positions - tweak the playing perspective and piece types - One button export to Lichess or Chess.com analysis.
OpeningBook
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OpeningBook is a clean, offline reference and trainer for chess openings. BROWSE EVERYTHING โข Thousands of named openings and variations, organized by ECO volume (AโE), family, and line โ sourced from the open Lichess openings database. โข Step through any line move-by-move on a real, playable board. โข Read key ideas and classic traps for the major openings. SEARCH & FILTER โข Find any opening by name, ECO code, or move sequence. โข Filter by line length with a simple move-count slider. TRAIN YOUR REPERTOIRE โข Add lines to your training set as White or Black. โข Drill them in a play-your-side-vs-app loop. โข Spaced repetition brings each line back for review at the right time. 100% offline. No account, no ads, no tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: DigiChess at 3 against OpeningBook's 1. DigiChess also leads on iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. DigiChess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OpeningBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | DigiChess | OpeningBook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Solnatrix Inc. | Zhenghong Peng |
In-app purchases
DigiChess
- DigiChess Premium No Advertisements$7.99
OpeningBook
- Training Mode$3.99
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