Chess Cheat vs Scanly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chess Cheat
This app helps chess players find the best next move by analyzing screenshots of games or accepting FEN notation. It uses advanced AI to provide move suggestions and a move power indicator, assisting with game analysis and puzzle solving.
- Screenshot game analysis
- FEN notation input
- AI-powered move suggestions
- Move Power indicator
- Real-time move analysis
- Supports popular chess apps
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Analyze screenshots, solve chess puzzles, and study games you've already played. Import a screenshot from Chess.com or Lichess, and the app will recreate the position for analysis. If you're using a different platform, you can tap the FEN option at the bottom of the screen to import a specific position. Once the position is ready, the advanced chess engine analyzes it and suggests the best move within seconds. Move pieces directly on the board to explore different variations. After each move, the engine automatically analyzes the new position and recommends the next best move. The Move Power indicator shows the strength and progress of the analysis. When it reaches 100%, the engine has completed a search depth of 25. The app is designed for: • Chess training • Puzzle solving • Post-game analysis • Exploring FEN positions • Studying different moves and variations Please use the app responsibly. Do not use external assistance during live games, and always follow the fair-play rules of the platform on which you play. Also available on other platforms. Learn more at: https://www.pixelworkssoftware.com/chessai/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Scanly
This utility app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes, offering smart actions like opening links or connecting to Wi-Fi. It also allows users to generate custom QR codes for various purposes and securely store scan history.
- Instant QR & Barcode Scanning
- Smart Actions After Scan
- QR Code Generator
- Scan & Generated History
- Private & Secure Scanning
- Face ID Protection
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Scanly — QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner Scan any QR code or barcode instantly. Generate custom QR codes for websites, Wi-Fi, contacts, and more. All your codes in one place, protected by Face ID. Scan Point your camera at any QR code or barcode and get instant results. Open links, connect to Wi-Fi, save contacts, and copy text — all in one tap. Supports QR codes, EAN-8, EAN-13, Code128, and more. Generate Create custom QR codes in seconds. Choose from 6 templates — website, Wi-Fi network, contact card, email, event, or plain text. Add your logo, pick a dot style, and export in high resolution PNG or PDF. History Every scanned and generated code is saved automatically. Search by type, filter by date, mark favourites. Your complete barcode and QR code history, always at hand. Private & Secure Enable Face ID to lock your scan history and generated QR codes. Your data stays on your device. Terms of use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WrhsC--weROgWKg5ALEOizKycdwsn3vdMZWnJXcM808/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12kHXmu4IoGz5saeOCkljztfo0ya2pDbqWopcC4ILdp4/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Scanly at 4.8 against Chess Cheat's 4.1. Chess Cheat's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Chess Cheat sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Scanly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scanly holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Cheat has 32 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Chess Cheat ships an update weekly, Scanly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess Cheat | Scanly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (32 ratings) | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pixel Works Software SRL | Serhii Kravchuk |
Customer experience
Chess Cheat
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In-app purchases
Chess Cheat
- Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
- Pro Annual$24.991 Year
- 35 keys$1.99
- 175 keys$3.99
- Unlimited keys$8.99
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- Pro Lifetime$59.99
Scanly
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Scanly: Barcode Scanner3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
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