# Next Chess Move vs Kōnane Kahiko

The clearest difference is price: Kōnane Kahiko at Free against Next Chess Move's $2.99. Kōnane Kahiko also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Next Chess Move's advantage is ratings volume (134 vs 2) and chart position (#46 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Kōnane Kahiko is free to download; Next Chess Move costs $2.99 up front. Next Chess Move sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kōnane Kahiko asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kōnane Kahiko holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Chess Move has 134 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Chess Move | Kōnane Kahiko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-chess-move/id595697977/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/konane-kahiko/id6759590637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **134** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Chess Move LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/458768443) | [Paul Paz-Travis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879709085) |

## What reviewers say

### Next Chess Move

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

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Paid · Board, #139 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


### Kōnane Kahiko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/konane-kahiko/id6759590637)

Experience the traditional Hawaiian board game of strategy and royalty. This app offers authentic gameplay with multiple board sizes, intelligent AI opponents, and a focus on cultural preservation. Learn the game through an interactive tutorial and enjoy an immersive audio-visual experience.

**Highlights:** Authentic Konane rules, Multiple board sizes, Strategic capture-only movement, 4 AI difficulty levels, Local two-player mode, Interactive tutorial, Hawaiian cultural education

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Next Chess Move free?

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

### Is Kōnane Kahiko free?

Kōnane Kahiko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Kōnane Kahiko is rated higher. Next Chess Move averages 4.5 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while Kōnane Kahiko averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Next Chess Move nor Kōnane Kahiko shows ads.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*