Comparison

Notation Master vs LivCount

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

LivCount

Features
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A clean, minimal scoreboard and match countdown timer designed exclusively for landscape use on tablets and phones. Perfect for stadium displays, amateur tournaments, stream overlays, or training sessions. Features: • Dual-Layer Customization: Independently set your main background wallpaper and text overlay image. When using the same photo for both, advanced blending ensures perfect 100% pixel-to-pixel alignment across layers. • Dynamic Segment Effects: Features an authentic 7-segment LCD digital matrix that masks your custom textures inside the active numbers, complete with precise ambient outer glow filters. • Quick Customization: Long press anywhere to instantly configure the match name, change timer durations, and upload team logos. • Clean Interaction: Tap once to pause or resume the countdown, and double-tap to reset. • Always On: Integrated stay-awake functionality ensures your screen never dims or locks during crucial match moments.

Screenshots

Notation Master4 screens
LivCount2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LivCount at none against Notation Master's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. LivCount asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Notation Master versus LivCount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotation MasterLivCount
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph LeeSam Perez

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Notation Master

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

LivCount

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notation Master free?
Notation Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LivCount free?
LivCount is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notation Master or LivCount have ads?
Neither Notation Master nor LivCount shows ads.

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