# AroundChess vs Next.Step

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Next.Step at none against AroundChess's 13. Next.Step also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AroundChess sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Next.Step asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | AroundChess | Next.Step |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aroundchess/id6746404970/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 156 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [aroundchess AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816680097) | [Maximo Daniel Merino Licea](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504898140) |

## What reviewers say

### AroundChess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aroundchess/id6746404970)

Analyze your chess games with detailed metrics, track your progress with interactive charts, and train with tactical puzzles and endgame scenarios. Experiment with positions in an interactive playground to improve your strategy and win more games.

**Highlights:** Deep game analysis with PGN import and Chess.com linking, Move-by-move accuracy metrics and mistake breakdowns, Opening explorer with success rate statistics, Interactive rating charts and win/loss/draw stats, Endgame and tactical drills powered by Stockfish, Interactive playground for position experimentation

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $4.49 | per month |
| Premium Subscription (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| 1 Analysis Token | $0.49 | one-time |
| 5 Analysis Tokens | $1.49 | one-time |
| 10 Analysis Tokens | $2.79 | one-time |
| 25 Analysis Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |
| 50 Analysis Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Analysis Tokens | $17.99 | one-time |


### Next.Step

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextstep/id6757867251)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AroundChess free?

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

### Is Next.Step free?

Next.Step is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do AroundChess or Next.Step have ads?

AroundChess shows ads; Next.Step does not.

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