Comparison

Notation Master vs VisualTimer

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

Head to head
About

Notation Master

Effortlessly convert handwritten chess notation into digital PGN files using AI. Upload your games directly to platforms like Chess.com and Lichess.org for easy analysis and sharing.

Highlights
  • Instant chess notation scanning
  • AI-powered PGN conversion
  • Direct upload to Chess.com & Lichess.org
  • Save and share game records
  • Supports tournament and casual games
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From Paper to PGN – Instantly! Tired of manually entering your chess games? Notation Master is the ultimate tool for chess players, coaches, and tournament participants! Simply take a photo of your notation sheet, and our advanced AI will convert it into a digital PGN file. You can then send it directly to your Chess.com or Lichess.org account, making it easy to review, analyze, and improve your gameplay. Key Features: Instant Chess Notation Scanning – Snap a photo and let AI do the rest! PGN Conversion – Get your chess games in digital PGN format. Direct Upload – Send games seamlessly to Chess.com & Lichess.org. Accurate & Fast – Works for tournament sheets and casual game records. Save & Share – Store your games or share with friends and coaches. Perfect for: Chess players & enthusiasts Coaches analyzing student games Tournament players keeping digital records Anyone who wants to digitize and store their chess matches Download Notation Master today and bring your chess games to the digital world with one click!

About

VisualTimer

Features
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VisualTimer is a beautiful visual countdown timer featuring an analog clock face display. Set your timer with minutes and seconds, watch the colorful arc count down, and hear audio cues at key moments. Features include dark/light mode, resizable clock, flip/mirror display, and customizable sound.

Screenshots

Notation Master4 screens
VisualTimer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VisualTimer at none against Notation Master's 2. Notation Master's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Notation Master sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. VisualTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notation Master ships an update weekly, VisualTimer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Notation Master versus VisualTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotation MasterVisualTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph LeeDatachain Consulting Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Notation Master

One-time2
  • 10 Credits$0.99
  • 25 Credits$1.99
None

VisualTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notation Master free?
Notation Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VisualTimer free?
VisualTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notation Master or VisualTimer have ads?
Neither Notation Master nor VisualTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notation Master or VisualTimer?
Notation Master ships an update weekly, and VisualTimer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Notation Master was updated on October 2, 2026 and VisualTimer on October 3, 2026.

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