Comparison

ChessMind App vs zenchess

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

Head to head
About

ChessMind App

This app offers a personalized chess learning experience using scientific memory techniques. It provides tailored learning paths, focused content, interactive lessons, and real-time feedback to help players of all levels improve their game.

Highlights
  • Tailored learning paths
  • Focused chess content
  • Interactive lessons and puzzles
  • Real-time feedback on moves
  • Scientific learning and memory techniques
  • Personalized chess coach
Features
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Tired of watching endless videos and doing tactics without getting better? Try our app, it uses learning and memory techniques based on scientific results ! At ChessMind, we understand that the journey to becoming a chess master is unique for each player. That's why we've crafted a chess learning experience that stands out for its clarity, focus, and dedication to guiding players of all levels toward their chess goals. ChessMind is not just an app; it's your personal chess coach, community, and toolkit, all rolled into one. Why ChessMind? Tailored Learning Paths: ChessMind offers customized learning paths designed by chess experts. Whether you're a beginner looking to understand the basics or an intermediate player aiming to refine your tactics and strategies, our app provides a structured roadmap to help you achieve your chess aspirations. Focused Content: We believe in quality over quantity. Our content is carefully curated to ensure that every lesson, puzzle, and game you engage with directly contributes to your growth as a chess player. With ChessMind, you won't find yourself overwhelmed by irrelevant information—only the essentials to help you improve. Interactive Learning: ChessMind brings the chess board to life with interactive lessons and puzzles that challenge and entertain. Our dynamic platform adapts to your learning pace, ensuring that you're always presented with material that's just right for your skill level. Real-Time Feedback: Receive instant, personalized feedback on your moves, helping you understand your strengths and weaknesses. Our feedback system is designed to highlight areas for improvement and celebrate your progress, making learning an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Privacy Policy: https://tinyurl.com/8ywfdyew Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

zenchess

Enhance your chess skills with puzzles, visualization exercises, and tactical training. Practice blindfold chess, analyze your games, and track your progress with personalized coaching. Offers offline play and integration with online chess accounts.

Highlights
  • Blindfold puzzles and visualization
  • Tactical puzzle modes (Classic, Blink, Glyph)
  • Daily challenges with leaderboards
  • Online chess account integration
  • Targeted training games (Coordinates, Memory)
  • Opening study and analysis
  • Personalized coaching and analytics
Features
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House of all chess training. Train your mind to see the board. zenchess builds chess vision through blindfold puzzles, visualization exercises, and focused practice. PUZZLE MODES • Classic – Solve tactical puzzles from a highly curated list • Blink – See the position for a few seconds, then solve with the board hidden • Glyph – Position shown as notation only (PGN or piece list), solve without seeing the board Each mode has its own rating system. DAILY CHALLENGE One puzzle per day across all three modes. Global leaderboard and 14-day completion tracker. Streak tracking. PLATFORM INTEGRATION Link your favorite online chess account to track ratings directly inside zenchess. Monitor your blitz, rapid, and bullet ratings as they update. View recent games. Set improvement goals based on your real rating and track your progress over time. TRAINING GAMES • Coordinates – Identify squares quickly • Memory – Recall piece positions • Knight vs Queen – Endgame practice with optional blindfold mode • Colors – Square color recognition Leaderboards and statistics for each game. OPENING TRAINER Browse openings by ECO category. Filter by color. Interactive board for studying lines. COACHING Personalized training tasks based on your performance data. Identifies weaknesses and suggests what to work on. Goal tracking with progress visualization. ANALYTICS Rating history, tactical theme breakdown, activity tracking, and detailed performance insights. PROGRESSION Unlock new pieces by ranking higher, levels, achievements, and global leaderboards. ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Offline mode • No ads • Free tier with daily limits • Premium for unlimited access, coaching, and full analytics Terms of Use: https://zenchess.app/terms

Screenshots

ChessMind App3 screens
zenchess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: zenchess at 100% against ChessMind App's 0%. zenchess also leads on ads (none vs shown). ChessMind App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. ChessMind App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and zenchess sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ChessMind App versus zenchess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessMind Appzenchess
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBastien Landryata kaan bulut

Customer experience

ChessMind App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

zenchess

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ChessMind App

Subscriptions3
  • ChessMind PRO - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ChessMind PRO - Quarterly7 Days trial$12.993 Months
  • ChessMind PRO - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

zenchess

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription1 Year trial2 variants$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ChessMind App free?
ChessMind App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is zenchess free?
zenchess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ChessMind App or zenchess have ads?
ChessMind App shows ads; zenchess does not.

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