# Chess Score Pad vs ChessScan

The clearest difference is price: ChessScan at Free against Chess Score Pad's $9.99. ChessScan also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Chess Score Pad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (178 vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

ChessScan is free to download; Chess Score Pad costs $9.99 up front. ChessScan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Chess Score Pad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ChessScan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Score Pad has 178 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess Score Pad | ChessScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-score-pad/id518018730/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessscan/id6757365097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **178** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CalcFxC, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/395979596) | [Eugene Chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866396071) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess Score Pad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-score-pad/id518018730)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

This app provides a modern, distraction-free electronic scoresheet for over-the-board chess tournament play. Record moves effortlessly, review positions, and export games in PGN or PDF formats for post-game analysis. Designed by a tournament player, it streamlines the scoring process so you can focus on the game.

**Highlights:** Effortless move recording (tap or drag), Automatic game saving, Easy move correction, Step-through and slider game review, PGN export for analysis, PDF scoresheet export with diagram, Optional legal-move and time tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use for recording games
- 👍 Great for over-the-board chess
- 👍 Converts games to PGN format
- 👍 Intuitive design
- 👍 Useful for correspondence chess

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clunky and not intuitive
- 🐛 Screen controls are flaky
- 🐛 Missing many features for the price
- 🐛 Shows own pieces checking own King
- 🐛 Does not show check to opponent

**Reported bugs**

- Board not accessible to voiceover users
- Contact option on website is broken
- Screen controls are flaky, requiring repeated attempts
- Cost me a tournament game due to flaky controls
- Cannot use 'Save to Files' in iPad if the result is draw (1/2)

**Requested features**

- Make board accessible to voiceover users or allow notation entry
- Ability to enter ??, !!, !? and ?! notations
- Cloud support (iCloud/Dropbox)
- Option to load a game
- Built-in player list


### ChessScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessscan/id6757365097)

Instantly digitize handwritten chess scoresheets using AI-powered OCR. Photograph your scoresheet after a game to convert it into PGN notation for review, analysis, and sharing. Includes interactive board review and Stockfish engine analysis.

**Highlights:** AI-powered OCR for handwritten moves, Multi-page scoresheet support, Interactive board with move-by-move review, Stockfish engine analysis, PGN export and import, Cloud sync across devices, Game sharing via link or QR code

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChessScan Standard | $4.99 | per month |
| ChessScan Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| ChessScan Standard (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| ChessScan Premium (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess Score Pad free?

Chess Score Pad costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ChessScan free?

ChessScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chess Score Pad or ChessScan?

ChessScan is rated higher. Chess Score Pad averages 4.7 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while ChessScan averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Chess Score Pad or ChessScan have ads?

Neither Chess Score Pad nor ChessScan 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.*