Comparison

Chess Scanner vs Chess Clock Timer with Fischer

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

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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

About

Chess Clock Timer with Fischer

Features
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Take your chess games anywhere. Chess Clock Timer is a clean, fast, and beautifully designed chess clock that brings tournament-grade timing to your iPhone. Whether you're playing classic, rapid, blitz, or custom formats, the app gives you full control over base time, increments, and countdown behavior — all wrapped in a smooth and intuitive interface. Features • Ultra-responsive clock buttons Instant tap detection ensures accurate move timing, just like real tournament clocks. • Fischer Increment Support Add extra seconds after each move (0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10… or custom). • Adjustable Base Time Choose from presets (1+0, 3+2, 5+5, 10+0, 15+10…) or set any custom time you want. • Clean & Minimal UI Easily see whose turn it is with high-contrast buttons and clear digital countdown. • “Are You Sure?” Reset Confirmation Avoid accidental restarts during serious games. • Pause Anytime Perfect for casual games or analysis. • Works Offline No accounts, no ads, no internet required. # Perfect For • Over-the-board chess • Tournaments and club matches • Blitz, bullet, and rapid games • Custom rules and casual play # Designed With Players in Mind The app is intentionally simple — no clutter, just a reliable, tournament-ready chess clock in your pocket.

Screenshots

Chess Scanner4 screens
Chess Clock Timer with Fischer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Chess Scanner at Free against Chess Clock Timer with Fischer's $0.99. Chess Clock Timer with Fischer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Chess Scanner is free to download; Chess Clock Timer with Fischer costs $0.99 up front. Chess Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Chess Clock Timer with Fischer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chess Scanner versus Chess Clock Timer with Fischer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess ScannerChess Clock Timer with Fischer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.0 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteffen Ratzke von StoyentinSezgin Serin

In-app purchases

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
None

Chess Clock Timer with Fischer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess Scanner free?
Chess Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess Clock Timer with Fischer free?
Chess Clock Timer with Fischer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess Scanner or Chess Clock Timer with Fischer have ads?
Neither Chess Scanner nor Chess Clock Timer with Fischer shows ads.

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