Chess Move vs Pwned
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chess Move
This app helps chess players find the best moves using a powerful cloud-based engine. It allows users to set up board positions manually or via camera scan, and customize analysis depth and engine settings for in-depth game review.
- Best move calculation
- Cloud-based Stockfish engine
- Board setup via drag-and-drop
- Camera position scanning
- Customizable engine presets
- Multiple analysis lines
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Introducing ChessMovePro, the all-new powerful move calculator that lets users find the best move in seconds! The app calculates the best lines using powerful dedicated servers running Stockfish 16 in the cloud. ChessMovePro offers a wide variety of customizations that allow users to find the best move quickly. Users can set up their board by dragging and dropping pieces onto the setup board to match the app to their current board position. Next head over to the analysis screen where you can see the best moves and lines at a glance. Customize the engine preset in order to increase depth, get more lines, change the elo target or increase think time. ChessMovePro allows users to use their camera to scan chess positions and find the best moves to play within seconds. The dedicated Stockfish servers ensure only the best moves are shown and that users can analzye games at the highest level. In the settings, users can customize the look of their app with various boards and app colors. Upgrade to ChessMovePro in order to unlock the full suite of customizations for the app and take your experience to the next level! How do I use Chess Move Pro? After opening the app users first have to setup their chess board. Take advantage of the apps scanning feature and pull out your camera to caputre the position or place the chess pieces in the correct squares. Next hit the analyze button and Chess Move Pro will analyze your current chess position using cloud Stockfish 15.1 servers that will find the best next chess move for you to play. If you don't like the next chess move that the app suggests hit the re-calculate button in order to calculate a new best move for the current position. Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Pwned
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PWNED! Chess Devolved! Welcome to Pwned, where every pawn has the potential to become a game-changing powerhouse! This isn't your grandfather's chess – it's chess evolved for the modern player who craves quick, strategic battles with endless possibilities. Revolutionary Gameplay • 7x7 Wrap-Around Board: Pieces wrap vertically for mind-bending tactical opportunities • 17 Unique Transformations: Transform pawns into specialized pieces with game-changing abilities • Combo System: Chain moves to unlock powerful transformations mid-game • Quick Battles: Average game time of 5 minutes – perfect for on-the-go gaming Master the Transformations Start with simple pawns and evolve them into specialized pieces: • ChainPwn: Captures enemies directly ahead • NursePwn: Spawns reinforcements when wrapping the board • SkatePwn: Moves in four directions with enhanced mobility • SwapPwn: Switch positions with enemy pieces • GhostPwn: Phase through other pieces • BombPwn: Explode on capture, clearing surrounding squares • ShieldPwn: Protected from first capture attempt • And 10 more unique transformations to discover!** Features That Matter • Smart AI Opponents: Three difficulty levels that adapt to your skill • Beautiful Design: Clean, modern interface with satisfying animations • Progress Tracking: Comprehensive statistics and achievements • No Pay-to-Win: Optional ads with one-time purchase to remove Perfect For • Chess enthusiasts looking for a fresh challenge • Strategy gamers who love quick, tactical battles • Casual players wanting an easy-to-learn, hard-to-master experience • Anyone who enjoys outsmarting opponents with clever combos Why Pwned? Traditional chess hasn't changed in centuries. We've taken the timeless strategy of chess and injected it with modern game design: shorter matches, more variety, and endless replayability. Every game tells a different story as pawns evolve based on your choices. The Strategy is Real Success in Pwned isn't about memorizing openings – it's about adapting to an ever-changing battlefield. Will you rush for early transformations? Save up for powerful late-game combos? Or react dynamically to your opponent's strategy? The choice is yours. Join thousands of players (hopefully someday!) who've discovered that chess can be reinvented. Download Pwned today and experience chess like never before! One-time purchase removes all ads forever. We respect your time and your experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pwned at every 3 days against Chess Move's every 3 weeks. Chess Move's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Chess Move sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Pwned sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Chess Move ships an update every 3 weeks, Pwned every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess Move | Pwned |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Setse LLC | Rob Williams |
Bugs and requests
Chess Move
Reported bugs
3 issues- Pieces not detected correctly
- Moves suggested in wrong direction
- App crashes on launch or during use
Requested features
3 requests- Add ability to save board positions
- Improve piece detection and move suggestions
- Provide more free analysis options
Pwned
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chess Move
- ChessMovePro - Premium$3.997 Days
- ChessMovePro - Monthly$3.991 Month
- ChessMovePro - Premium$4.991 Month
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- ChessMovePro - Premium$7.991 Month
- ChessMovePro (Weekly)$7.997 Days
- ChessMovePro - Hidden Discount$9.991 Year
- ChessMovePro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
- ChessMovePro - Premium$14.991 Year
- ChessMovePro - Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- ChessMovePro - Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- ChessMovePro - Premium$19.991 Year
- ChessMovePro (Quarterly)$19.993 Months
- ChessMovePro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- ChessMovePro (Yearly)$29.991 Year
- ChessMovePro (Yearly)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- ChessMovePro (Yearly)3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- ChessMovePro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
Pwned
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