Chess Notation Trainer vs Chess Vision Rush
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chess Notation Trainer
Master chess squares and notation with this training app. Improve your ability to identify coordinates, translate moves, and visualize the board, even without one. Ideal for serious players looking to enhance calculation speed and chess understanding.
- Identify squares by coordinate
- Translate move sequences to notation
- Determine square color instantly
- Stay oriented on the board
- Follow chess tutorials without a board
- Speed up calculation
- Practice blind chess
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Serious about chess? But struggling to identify the squares, remembering sequences and follow chess notations? Well, you just landed on the perfect app! This training app is designed to dramatically uplift your mastery over chess squares. There are 5 training sessions. A small dose of regular practice will make you: 1. Spot a square as soon as you hear or see its coordinate 2. Translate a sequence of moves into their notation at ease 3. Immediately identify the color of a square 4. Stay oriented regardless of you facing white or black 5. Follow along with chess tutorials, books or any discussion without a board 6. Massively speedup your thought process on any calculation 7. Finally, start playing blind chess! Don't be surprised if you see a sudden surge of rating simply increasing your strength on square reading. The free version is already good enough to cause a major spike in your chess career. However, a one time purchase will unlock the full version which includes: - Extended time controls - Untimed practice mode - Milestones and achievements - Board assistance during training - And a complete visualization of your records There will be no ads, neither in the full version nor in the free one. Just a beautiful and satisfyingly addictive way to your square mastery. Caution: If you are rated below 1500, this app is probably not gonna be as useful for you, and tactics training is something you should prioritize.
Chess Vision Rush
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"Chess Vision Rush" is daily training for developing the tactical intuition that separates good players from great ones. Training your brain to instantly recognize patterns on the board. These are NOT tactical puzzles, but visualization exercises to coach you into better board awareness. Three Intense Training Modes Find the Checks and Captures: Quickly scan the board and identify every possible check and capture. This is the foundation of tactical awareness. Knight Path Navigation: Master the tricky movement of the knight. Chart the fastest path for your knight to reach its target square, avoiding attacked squares along the way. Spot the Unprotected Pieces: Develop an eye for hanging pieces. Quickly identify which pieces are vulnerable to attack, a crucial skill for both offense and defense. Rush Style Gameplay Every mode in "Chess Vision Rush" is designed to push your limits. You'll face increasingly difficult puzzles, with an oppressive time limit. Very few people can beat this game. The pressure is on, and only the sharpest minds will survive. Track Your Progress Strive for perfection and track your improvement. High scores are saved for every mode, giving you a clear benchmark to beat. Can you conquer the rush and finish all the puzzles? Download "Chess Vision Rush" today and start seeing the board like a master!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Chess Notation Trainer at none against Chess Vision Rush's shown. Chess Notation Trainer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Chess Vision Rush's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Chess Notation Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chess Vision Rush sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Chess Notation Trainer ships an update every 2 days, Chess Vision Rush weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess Notation Trainer | Chess Vision Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Nishat Majid | Grouper Games LLC |
In-app purchases
Chess Notation Trainer
- Full Version$4.99
Chess Vision Rush
- Full Version$1.99
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