Comparison

iChessOne vs Kinsman Chess Live Position

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

Head to head
About

iChessOne

Experience traditional chess with a smart electronic board. Play online, train with AI, analyze games, and customize your experience with interactive LEDs. It connects the feel of physical pieces with the convenience of modern software for an enhanced chess ecosystem.

Highlights
  • Play online on a real chessboard
  • Offline play and Stockfish training
  • Game analysis and PGN export
  • Interactive LED support
  • Advanced personalization settings
  • Board management and firmware updates
  • Reliable wireless Bluetooth connection
Features
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iChessOne is the official app for the foldable electronic chessboard designed for natural play on a real board. Built by chess players for chess players, the iChessOne app combines the feel of traditional over-the-board chess with the convenience of modern software. It unlocks the full potential of the iChessOne board, allowing you to play online, train with Stockfish, analyze your games, manage your board, and customize your playing experience. Whether you want to play at home, train on the go, or enjoy online chess on a real wooden board, iChessOne gives you one connected ecosystem for playing, learning, and improving. Key Features 1. Play online on a real chessboard Connect your iChessOne board and play on popular platforms such as Lichess and Chess.com while keeping the natural feel of physical pieces. The board recognizes individual pieces and their positions in real time, so you can focus on the game instead of the screen. 2. Offline play and training with Stockfish Play against the built-in Stockfish engine with multiple difficulty levels, or use the full strength of the engine for analysis. You can also play local games 1v1 on the same board, making iChessOne suitable for both training and casual play. 3. Game analysis, history, and PGN export Review your games, analyze positions, and improve your chess skills over time. Games can be saved, revisited later, and exported in PGN format for further analysis or sharing. 4. Interactive LED support The iChessOne board uses multicolor LED indicators to highlight moves, show your opponent’s actions, and support gameplay. The app lets you customize LED colors, brightness, and effects to match your preferences. 5. Advanced personalization Adjust key gameplay and board settings to fit your style. Customize move detection, premoves, LED behavior, and other options to create the experience that works best for you. 6. Board management and firmware updates Use the app to monitor battery status, manage your board, and install firmware updates that bring improvements and new features over time. 7. Reliable wireless connection The app communicates with the board via Bluetooth Low Energy, providing stable and efficient wireless connectivity designed for everyday play. 8. More than a companion app iChessOne is not just a controller for the board - it is the central place where traditional chess meets online play, analysis, training, and regular feature updates. With iChessOne, you can enjoy the authenticity of a real chessboard together with the flexibility of modern chess software - at home, during training, or while playing online.

About

Kinsman Chess Live Position

Features
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This app will get updates via bluetooth directly from the Chessnut Air/Pro and display the position. It connects to a bluetooth device (Chessnut Air/Pro) board and when the position changes on the physical board it changes on the app.

Screenshots

iChessOne4 screens
Kinsman Chess Live Position4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iChessOne at Free against Kinsman Chess Live Position's $4.99. iChessOne also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

iChessOne is free to download; Kinsman Chess Live Position costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iChessOne versus Kinsman Chess Live Position: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriChessOneKinsman Chess Live Position
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJanusz LisowskiJames Kinsman

In-app purchases

None

iChessOne

No in-app purchases

None

Kinsman Chess Live Position

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iChessOne free?
iChessOne is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kinsman Chess Live Position free?
Kinsman Chess Live Position costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iChessOne or Kinsman Chess Live Position have ads?
Neither iChessOne nor Kinsman Chess Live Position shows ads.

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