# Next Chess Move vs Chess Next Move

The clearest difference is price: Chess Next Move at Free against Next Chess Move's $2.99. Next Chess Move's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (124 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Chess Next Move is free to download; Next Chess Move costs $2.99 up front. Next Chess Move sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chess Next Move sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Next Chess Move holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Chess Move has 124 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Chess Move | Chess Next Move |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-chess-move/id595697977/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-next-move/id6756493691/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#76** | — |
| Size | 131 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Chess Move LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/458768443) | [mohammed Chaara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860912759) |

## What reviewers say

### Next Chess Move

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

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Paid · Board, #197 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


### 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 Next Chess Move free?

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

### Is Chess Next Move free?

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

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

Next Chess Move is rated higher. Next Chess Move averages 4.5 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Chess Next Move averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Next Chess Move nor Chess Next Move shows ads.

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