Comparison

Softricks iDig vs Chess Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Softricks iDig

Features
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iDig is a suite of products - with a robust 20 endpoint API at the base, Mobild apps, an AI Agent and a MCP Server - all serving a This is an iPhone App, which presents a unified view of DNS Resolution, Records and WHOIS information for a domain in an easy-to-understand way. It does not simply dump the raw output of the 'dig' command in UNIX. The Softricks iDig API that the App uses, fires off multiple requests and compiles data and provides diagnostics. The API also provides a Batch feature with async jobs to process bulk Domain queries. Here's a clean feature list for iDig: DNS Lookup & Resolution - Query all major record types: A, NS, SOA, DS, TXT, CNAME, CAA, SRV, TLSA, HTTPS, SVCB - Nameserver override support for targeted queries - DNSSEC, reverse lookup, and authoritative query options - Resolution health diagnostics with status codes (ok, nxdomain, servfail, etc.) DNSSEC - Full chain-of-trust validation (Root → TLD → domain) - DNSKEY inventory with KSK/ZSK breakdown and key tags - RRSIG expiry tracking with days-remaining alerts - Algorithm assessment with migration recommendations - Rollover readiness and DS-at-parent verification Email Security Auditing - SPF analysis: syntax, qualifier strength, DNS lookup count enforcement - DKIM probing across common and provider-inferred selectors - DMARC policy evaluation: none/quarantine/reject, reporting addresses, alignment - BIMI record detection with logo URL and VMC validation - Overall A–F deliverability grade with prioritized fix recommendations SSL/TLS & DANE - Certificate inspection: validity, expiry, SANs, issuer, domain match - Upcoming expiry warnings at 7, 30, and 90-day thresholds - DANE/TLSA cross-validation against live certificate hashes - Support for all four TLSA usage types (PKIX-TA, PKIX-EE, DANE-TA, DANE-EE) DNS Propagation & Zone Health - Propagation checks across 16 global resolvers simultaneously - Zone consistency auditing across all authoritative nameservers - AXFR zone transfer vulnerability detection - TTL advisory with migration readiness scoring and step-by-step lowering schedule Domain Intelligence - Parsed WHOIS with registrar, lifecycle dates, domain age, and expiry countdown - EPP/registrar lock status with plain-English status code decoding - IP geolocation with ISP, ASN, hosting detection, and timezone - IP blacklist/DNSBL checks across Spamhaus, Barracuda, SpamCop, SORBS, and more Infrastructure Discovery - Subdomain discovery probing ~70 common names plus Certificate Transparency logs - MX health checks with 35+ mail provider detection and RFC compliance validation - HTTP/HTTPS reachability with full redirect chain and HSTS inspection - Full domain diagnosis aggregating resolution and DNSSEC health in one call Developer & Integration Features - Async batch processing for up to 100 domains per request - Token scopes for API, mobile, agent, and MCP use cases - Plan tiers: Free, Pro, Business, and Unlimited - RESTful JSON API with full OpenAPI 3.1 spec

About

Chess Scanner

Digitize your chess games by scanning score sheets. Extract moves, correct errors with suggestions, and export games as PGN. Analyze your games on Lichess or Chess.com.

Highlights
  • Scan chess score sheets
  • Digitize games from images
  • Correct recognized moves
  • Export games as PGN
  • Analyze in Lichess/Chess.com
  • Categorize games by tournament
Features
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Scan your score sheets to digitize your chess games. The texts gets extracted from the score sheet to generate the game. An overview presents the score sheet with the generated moves. If moves were not correctly recognized, you can easily correct them using move suggestions. Afterward, you have the option to categorize the games into a tournament, analyze them in Lichess/Chess.com, or export them as a PGN file. Score sheets can be captured either with the integrated scanner or selected from the gallery. The score sheet is directly extracted from the image. The score sheets can be specified for both the White and Black players, which is particularly convenient from the tournament director's perspective. When generating the game, both versions are considered. Up to two score sheets can be specified per player. The game can be generated directly after scanning the score sheets. Alternatively, you also have the option to manually overlay the move grid. Supported notations: - English: N/B/R/Q/K - German: S/L/T/D/K - Dutch: P/L/T/D/K - Spanish / Italian: C/A/T/D/R - French: C/F/T/D/R - Portuguese: C/B/T/D/R - Czech / Slovak: J/S/V/D/K - Turkish: A/F/K/V/Ş It is possible to specify other notations as well, but these are analyzed based on a model of already supported notation. Therefore, text recognition may be less accurate in such cases. For game generation, the score sheets are sent to our servers. The time required for generation may vary depending on the legibility of the score sheet, length of the game, and internet connection. Typically, this ranges between 1 and 10 seconds. An overview displays the columns of the score sheet with the generated moves. The background color of each move indicates the likelihood of the move. Tapping on a move takes you directly to the corresponding chess position, where move alternatives are also suggested. If moves were not correctly recognized, you can quickly and easily correct them using move suggestions. These are arranged based on probabilities and can be further narrowed down using a filter on the piece to be moved. After making a change, you can regenerate the game from the current move. An overall overview displays all entered games. You can filter games by tournament, round, and favorites. Additionally, there is a search field allowing you to filter games by players or game descriptions. Filtered games or individual games can be exported as a PGN file. In the settings, you can specify which data the PGN file should contain, such as tournament, round, date, etc. Additional games can be imported into the app via PGN files. To analyze the games, they can be opened directly in Lichess and Chess.com. With Premium: - Adding score sheets of the second player - Open Games in Lichess and Chess.com - PGN Export - Cloud synchronisation of games - Unlimited chessboard scans If you would like to share any thoughts or suggestions, please feel free to send an email to: steffen@chessscanner.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://chessscanner.com/eula

Screenshots

Softricks iDig4 screens
Chess Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

Softricks iDig and Chess Scanner are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Softricks iDig sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chess Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Softricks iDig ships an update every 10 days, Chess Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Softricks iDig versus Chess Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoftricks iDigChess Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoftricks Inc.Steffen Ratzke von Stoyentin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Softricks iDig

One-time1
  • iDig Pro$9.99
5 purchases

Chess Scanner

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
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  • Yearly Plan$14.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan2 variants$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Softricks iDig free?
Softricks iDig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess Scanner free?
Chess Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Softricks iDig or Chess Scanner have ads?
Neither Softricks iDig nor Chess Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Softricks iDig or Chess Scanner?
Softricks iDig ships an update every 10 days, and Chess Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Softricks iDig was updated on October 6, 2026 and Chess Scanner on October 5, 2026.

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