# Lichess vs Chess Next Move

The clearest difference is rating: Lichess at 4.1 against Chess Next Move's 1.0. Lichess also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (662 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess Next Move sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Lichess asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lichess holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lichess has 662 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lichess | Chess Next Move |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (662 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lichess/id1662361230/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-next-move/id6756493691/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **662** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 86 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LICHESS.ORG](https://appshunter.io/developer/968371783) | [mohammed Chaara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860912759) |

## What reviewers say

### Lichess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lichess/id1662361230)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Play chess online with millions of users, participate in tournaments, solve puzzles, and analyze games. This free and open-source application offers a comprehensive chess experience for players of all levels, with features for learning and casual play.

**Highlights:** Real-time and correspondence chess, Arena tournaments, Chess puzzles, Game analysis with Stockfish, Interactive study feature, Chess clock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great interface
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Useful resources for learning and analysis

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional UI issues
- 💡 Room for more customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Swipe-to-go-back gesture interferes with piece placement

**Requested features**

- Name of opening in opening explorer
- Ability to add and subtract additional things on the homepage
- Reset/replay button on puzzles


### Chess Next Move

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-next-move/id6756493691)

Analyze chess positions with AI-powered move recommendations and explanations. Input any position via FEN or screenshot, and receive calculated moves with detailed insights into strategy and tactics. Adjust engine strength to match your skill level.

**Highlights:** Real-time move calculation, AI-powered move explanations, Adjustable Stockfish engine strength, Screenshot position scanner, FEN notation support, Human-like move timing (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lichess free?

Lichess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chess Next Move free?

Chess Next Move is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lichess or Chess Next Move?

Lichess is rated higher. Lichess averages 4.1 out of 5 from 662 ratings, while Chess Next Move averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lichess or Chess Next Move have ads?

Neither Lichess nor Chess Next Move shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*