# Next Chess Move vs OpeningTree

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpeningTree at none against Next Chess Move's 1. OpeningTree also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Next Chess Move's advantage is chart position (#52 vs unranked) and ratings volume (129 vs 31). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Next Chess Move costs $2.99 and OpeningTree $0.99 up front. Next Chess Move sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OpeningTree asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Next Chess Move against 4.4 for OpeningTree. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 129 and 31 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Next Chess Move's written reviews are positive against 83% of OpeningTree's.

Next Chess Move ships an update monthly, OpeningTree every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Chess Move | OpeningTree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-chess-move/id595697977/reviews)** | [4.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openingtree-chess-openings/id882614935/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **129** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Chess Move LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/458768443) | [Michael Adams](https://appshunter.io/developer/743520896) |

## What reviewers say

### Next Chess Move

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

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Paid · Board, #163 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


### OpeningTree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openingtree-chess-openings/id882614935)

Explore chess openings with an extensive opening book and engine analysis. Analyze your games, create custom lines, and study moves from high-rated players. Accessible for visually impaired users.

**Highlights:** Extensive opening book, Crafty engine analysis, Load and analyze PGN games, Create custom move lines, Accessible for visually impaired, Mark moves with colors, Save board to PGN

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 OpeningTree free?

OpeningTree costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Next Chess Move is rated higher. Next Chess Move averages 4.5 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while OpeningTree averages 4.4 from 31 ratings.

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

Neither Next Chess Move nor OpeningTree shows ads.

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

Next Chess Move ships an update monthly, and OpeningTree every 2 months. Most recently, Next Chess Move was updated on October 18, 2026 and OpeningTree on October 15, 2026.

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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.*