# Chess Tiger Pro vs Next Chess Move

The clearest difference is price: Next Chess Move at $2.99 against Chess Tiger Pro's $9.99. Chess Tiger Pro's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (24K vs 124). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Chess Tiger Pro costs $9.99 and Next Chess Move $2.99 up front. Chess Tiger Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Next Chess Move sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chess Tiger Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Tiger Pro has 24K ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Chess Tiger Pro's written reviews are positive against 76% of Next Chess Move's.

Chess Tiger Pro ships an update fortnightly, Next Chess Move monthly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess Tiger Pro | Next Chess Move |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-tiger-pro/id423198259/reviews)** | [4.5 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-chess-move/id595697977/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 124 |
| Positive reviews | **93.0% of reviews** | 76.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #167 | **#71** |
| Size | 44 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Théron](https://appshunter.io/developer/423198262) | [Next Chess Move LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/458768443) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess Tiger Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-tiger-pro/id423198259)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Master chess with interactive lessons and Grandmaster-level move suggestions. Learn rules effortlessly, play real games, and analyze your performance with detailed feedback. Suitable for beginners and experts alike, this ad-free app helps you improve your game at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Ad-free learning experience, Introductory chess lessons for beginners, Grandmaster-level move suggestions, Game analysis with move feedback, Strong chess engine for experts, Supports PGN import and game saving

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learn chess | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning and improving chess skills
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and clear interface
- 💡 Customizable difficulty levels and game settings
- 🚀 Extensive library of grandmaster games
- 👍 Helpful coaching features and move suggestions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with game analysis and move suggestions
- 🐛 Crashes or freezes reported after some games
- 💡 Could use more advanced analysis and explanation of moves
- 💡 Desire for more openings and endgame training
- 💰 Some users feel the app is a bit expensive

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistencies in the 'Analyze My Game' feature
- Occasional crashes or freezes, especially on older devices
- Issues with the app not remembering purchased upgrades

**Requested features**

- Add ability to export games in PGN format
- Improve the 'Analyze My Game' feature to provide more detailed explanations
- Incorporate more openings and endgame training
- Allow customizing the computer's playing style beyond just difficulty level


### Next Chess Move

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-chess-move/id595697977)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Paid · Board, #184 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

This application provides a powerful chess move calculator utilizing advanced engines like Stockfish 17.1 directly on your device. It also offers free access to numerous other engines running on remote hardware, with an optional upgrade for enhanced calculation strength and access to powerful servers and GPUs.

**Highlights:** On-device Stockfish 17.1, Free remote engine access, Large selection of chess engines, Optional Pro upgrade, Access to powerful cloud hardware, GPU acceleration for LcZero

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NCM Pro | $18.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great tool for analysis
- 👍 Helpful for learning chess
- 👍 Strongest engines available
- 👍 Improves game understanding
- 👍 Convenient mobile access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Neglected and buggy mess
- 🐛 Critical bugs break game
- 🐛 Outdated and poorly maintained UI
- 🐛 Feels abandoned while charging
- 🐛 Waste of money

**Reported bugs**

- Critical bugs that break the game (e.g., same color pieces moving consecutively)
- App doesn't turn on
- Update has challenges
- Cannot play anything
- LC0 version 0.30 with Networks Family T81 causes 'engine disconnected' error

**Requested features**

- Fix critical bugs
- Update UI
- Release a proper update
- Maintain the app properly
- Update to current stockfish 17


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess Tiger Pro free?

Chess Tiger Pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Next Chess Move free?

Next Chess Move costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chess Tiger Pro or Next Chess Move?

Chess Tiger Pro is rated higher. Chess Tiger Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Next Chess Move averages 4.5 from 124 ratings.

### Do Chess Tiger Pro or Next Chess Move have ads?

Neither Chess Tiger Pro nor Next Chess Move shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chess Tiger Pro or Next Chess Move?

Chess Tiger Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Next Chess Move monthly. Most recently, Chess Tiger Pro was updated on September 26, 2026 and Next Chess Move on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Chess Tiger Pro or Next Chess Move?

Chess Tiger Pro currently peaks at #167 in the App Store charts, and Next Chess Move at #71. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*