Comparison

Chess 1vs1 vs Chess2PGN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chess 1vs1

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Small fun project with a new design. The idea is that the same thing is seen from both sides and the pieces are not upside down. Ideal for use as an offline chess board. Best on iPad

About

Chess2PGN

Features
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Chess2PGN helps players, parents, and coaches instantly convert handwritten chess scoresheets into clean, digital PGN files. Simply snap a photo and the app reconstructs the full game—no more struggling to read messy notation or replay moves by hand. Review your game with built-in analysis, discover mistakes and tactics, and get helpful coaching insights. Every game is saved in your personal library so you can track progress over time. Whether you’re a tournament player or a chess parent, Chess2PGN makes studying games fast, easy, and accurate. Features: • Scan a scoresheet and auto-convert to PGN • Game reconstruction with smart move correction • Engine analysis with tips and key moments • Save and organize your games in one place • Share PGN with coaches and friends • Works for kids, scholastic tournaments, and adults

Screenshots

Chess 1vs13 screens
Chess2PGN3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chess2PGN at 15.1 against Chess 1vs1's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
Chess 1vs1 versus Chess2PGN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess 1vs1Chess2PGN
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB37 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAnton HerzbergTriet Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Chess 1vs1

No in-app purchases

None

Chess2PGN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess 1vs1 free?
Chess 1vs1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess2PGN free?
Chess2PGN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess 1vs1 or Chess2PGN have ads?
Neither Chess 1vs1 nor Chess2PGN shows ads.

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