Comparison

ChessMind App vs Chessnut Next

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

Chessnut Next

Enhance your chess experience by connecting a smart board to digitally record moves, play against AI, and analyze games. Offers tactical training, custom position creation, and voice input for hands-free play. Review your games with detailed reports and share your progress.

Highlights
  • Smart board connection
  • Play against chess engines
  • Automatic game recording
  • On-device Stockfish analysis
  • Tactical training and puzzles
  • Board editor and position recognition
  • Voice move input
Features
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Chessnut Next is the companion app for Chessnut smart chessboards, bringing physical chess and digital tools together in one seamless experience. Connect a compatible Chessnut board to play naturally with real pieces while the app synchronizes positions, records moves, and saves your games automatically. Whether you are playing against a computer, practicing tactics, reviewing a finished game, or playing face-to-face, Chessnut Next helps you get more from every move. Key Features • Smart Board Connection Connect a compatible Chessnut electronic chessboard and synchronize physical positions with the app in real time. • Play Against Chess Engines Challenge computer opponents with different strengths and playing styles using either a physical board or the on-screen board. • Online Chess Support Use a compatible physical board with supported online chess platforms for a more natural playing experience. • Automatic Game Recording Create and save complete PGN records, including moves, players, results, and time information. • Local Stockfish Analysis Review games with on-device Stockfish analysis to explore evaluations, recommended moves, and critical mistakes. • Maia and Personalized Practice Train against human-like chess engines designed to provide realistic play across different skill levels. • Game Review Reports Generate easy-to-understand reports that highlight strong moves, mistakes, turning points, and opportunities to improve. • Puzzles and Tactical Training Improve calculation, pattern recognition, and practical decision-making with chess puzzles and focused exercises. • Board Editor and Position Recognition Create custom positions manually or use supported image-recognition features to extract a chess position from a photo. • Voice Moves In supported game modes, speak origin and destination squares to enter moves hands-free. • Chess Clock and Over-the-Board Play Record face-to-face games and manage player time with compatible Chessnut devices. • Game Library and Sharing Browse saved games, filter records by source, refresh game data, and share games or review results. • Multiple Languages Choose from a range of interface and content languages. From your first move to detailed post-game review, Chessnut Next combines smart-board connectivity, game recording, engine analysis, and training tools in one app.

Screenshots

ChessMind App3 screens
Chessnut Next4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chessnut Next at 5.0 against ChessMind App's 1.0. Chessnut Next also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). ChessMind App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On price 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. Chessnut Next asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chessnut Next holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chessnut Next has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ChessMind App versus Chessnut Next: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessMind AppChessnut Next
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings112 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB338 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBastien LandryXenx Technology Limited

Customer experience

ChessMind App

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

Chessnut Next

All ratings12 ratings
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
None

Chessnut Next

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChessMind App free?
ChessMind App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chessnut Next free?
Chessnut Next is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ChessMind App or Chessnut Next?
Chessnut Next is rated higher. ChessMind App averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Chessnut Next averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do ChessMind App or Chessnut Next have ads?
ChessMind App shows ads; Chessnut Next does not.

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