# A.C.E vs Notation

The clearest difference is price: A.C.E at Free against Notation's $2.99. A.C.E also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). Notation's advantage is chart position (#147 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

A.C.E is free to download; Notation costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | A.C.E | Notation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notation-chess-coach/id6759826744/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#147** |
| Size | 25 MB | 427 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alastair McNeill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555922221) | [Darren Cox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874926497) |

## What reviewers say

### A.C.E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ace/id6476161902)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notation-chess-coach/id6759826744)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

This app provides in-depth chess coaching by explaining moves and patterns using advanced AI and established coaching theories. It offers detailed game reviews, player profiling, and opponent scouting, all processed on your device for privacy.

**Highlights:** On-device AI analysis, Multiple coaching frameworks, Detailed game reviews, Player style profiling, Opponent scouting, Physical board integration, Privacy-focused design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A.C.E free?

A.C.E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notation free?

Notation costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do A.C.E or Notation have ads?

Neither A.C.E nor Notation shows ads.

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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.*