# ChessBase Mobile Chess vs ChessScan

The clearest difference is rating: ChessScan at 5.0 against ChessBase Mobile Chess's 2.9. ChessBase Mobile Chess's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChessBase Mobile Chess sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and ChessScan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChessScan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChessBase Mobile Chess has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChessBase Mobile Chess | ChessScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessbase-mobile-chess/id6739000093/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessscan/id6757365097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChessBase GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/417720797) | [Eugene Chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866396071) |

## What reviewers say

### ChessBase Mobile Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessbase-mobile-chess/id6739000093)

Access a vast chess game database, save and analyze your own games, and practice openings. This app offers advanced notation and sharing features, with a free tier and optional premium upgrades for more extensive cloud storage and search capabilities.

**Highlights:** Access 13+ million chess games, Save and sync personal game databases, Analyze games with built-in engine, Live opening book statistics, Create and practice opening repertoires, Advanced game notation and sharing, PGN file compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChessBase Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |


### ChessScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessscan/id6757365097)

Instantly digitize handwritten chess scoresheets using AI-powered OCR. Photograph your scoresheet after a game to convert it into PGN notation for review, analysis, and sharing. Includes interactive board review and Stockfish engine analysis.

**Highlights:** AI-powered OCR for handwritten moves, Multi-page scoresheet support, Interactive board with move-by-move review, Stockfish engine analysis, PGN export and import, Cloud sync across devices, Game sharing via link or QR code

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChessScan Standard | $4.99 | per month |
| ChessScan Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| ChessScan Standard (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| ChessScan Premium (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChessBase Mobile Chess free?

ChessBase Mobile Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ChessScan free?

ChessScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ChessBase Mobile Chess or ChessScan?

ChessScan is rated higher. ChessBase Mobile Chess averages 2.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while ChessScan averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ChessBase Mobile Chess or ChessScan have ads?

Neither ChessBase Mobile Chess nor ChessScan shows ads.

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