Comparison

EngToolBox vs ChesSpire

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

Head to head
About

EngToolBox

Features
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EngToolBox is an offline engineering and productivity app that brings calculators, technical tools, timers, and wellbeing features into one place. **Calculators** Includes basic arithmetic, binary, octal, hexadecimal, number base conversion, logarithmic and exponential calculations, symbolic mathematics, and numerical integration. **Engineering Lab** A collection of engineering tools and reference notes for technical calculations and learning. **Timers** Four timers for different tasks: Pomodoro, Focus Timer, Countdown, and Stopwatch with lap tracking. Supported timers also provide Live Activities on compatible iPhones. **Wellbeing** Daily Reset offers a quick personal check-in. Guided Breathing provides adjustable breathing exercises, while Desk Recovery offers short breaks for screen-heavy work. The Private Journal allows you to write and store personal entries locally. Entries are encrypted using Apple's CryptoKit, with encryption keys protected through Keychain. Access is secured using Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. **Settings** Choose between Light and Dark Mode, customize supported sounds, and enable or disable haptic feedback. EngToolBox is designed to work offline, without requiring an internet connection for its core features. If you encounter a bug or have a suggestion, feel free to get in touch.

About

ChesSpire

Features
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Master chess openings move by move - no ads, no paywall. ChesSpire helps you build, train, and share opening repertoires with an interactive board. Whether you're a beginner learning the Italian Game or an advanced player drilling the Sicilian Defense - ChesSpire adapts to your level. KEY FEATURES - Train openings with guided move-by-move practice - Create your own openings and share them with the community - Works fully offline - train anywhere, anytime - AI-powered move comments explain the why behind each move - Track your progress with detailed statistics - Dark mode for comfortable study sessions - Available in 8 languages BUILT FOR LEARNING Unlike databases that overwhelm you with variations, ChesSpire teaches one move at a time. Visual arrows show key squares, tips explain strategic ideas, and the spaced repetition system focuses on your weak spots. COMMUNITY Share your favorite openings with other players. Browse community repertoires, leave comments, and build your chess knowledge together. OPEN FOR EVERYONE No subscriptions, no ads, no premium tiers. Every feature is available to everyone.

Screenshots

EngToolBox4 screens
ChesSpire4 screens

Verdict

The call

EngToolBox and ChesSpire are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
EngToolBox versus ChesSpire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEngToolBoxChesSpire
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.216.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrfan UruciMarkus Glock

In-app purchases

None

EngToolBox

No in-app purchases

None

ChesSpire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EngToolBox free?
EngToolBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChesSpire free?
ChesSpire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EngToolBox or ChesSpire have ads?
Neither EngToolBox nor ChesSpire shows ads.

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