Notation Master vs LivCount
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
LivCount
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Notation Master sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. LivCount asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Notation Master | LivCount |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joseph Lee | Sam Perez |
In-app purchases
Notation Master
- 10 Credits$0.99
- 25 Credits$1.99
LivCount
No in-app purchases
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