SoundingBoard vs New Chessnut
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SoundingBoard
Create custom communication boards quickly using pre-made symbols or your own words. This app provides a powerful tool for individuals needing alternative communication methods. It supports switch access for enhanced usability.
- Customizable communication boards
- AbleNet symbol integration
- User-added words
- Switch access support
- Compatible with AbleNet Blue2 Switch
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SoundingBoard transforms your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad into the latest in communication technology. In just minutes, you can create custom boards using AbleNet symbols or your own words. Perfect for children in special education, persons on the autism spectrum, and adults with disabilities. SoundingBoard includes switch access and is compatible with the AbleNet Blue2 Switch.
New Chessnut
Connect your electronic chessboard to a redesigned mobile interface for enhanced gameplay. Experience improved features and a streamlined user experience for all your chess matches.
- Connect electronic chessboards
- Redesigned UI
- Enhanced gameplay features
- iOS compatibility
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The new version of the Chessnut app for iOS. The redesigned UI and features allow you to connect your Chessnut electronic chessboard (Air/Air+/Pro/Go, etc.) for gameplay.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: New Chessnut at none against SoundingBoard's 10. New Chessnut also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). SoundingBoard's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 3.3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. SoundingBoard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. New Chessnut asks for nothing beyond the download.
SoundingBoard holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 36 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of SoundingBoard's written reviews are positive against 50% of New Chessnut's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SoundingBoard ships an update every 3 months, New Chessnut monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SoundingBoard | New Chessnut |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (34 ratings) — better | 3.3 (36 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 | 36 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 527 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AbleNet | Xenx Technology Limited |
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New Chessnut
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