Comparison

Openit vs Nimzo

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

Head to head
About

Openit

Learn chess openings through interactive play and guided lessons. This app offers a gamified approach to understanding and memorizing opening moves, with modes for learning and practice. Sharpen your chess strategy from the first move.

Highlights
  • Interactive opening library
  • Coach-guided explanations
  • Gamified progression with streaks
  • Practice mode for reinforcement
  • Learn popular chess openings
Features
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Openit makes learning chess openings fun, fast, and effective. Forget rote memorization. With Openit, you play, interact, and truly understand openings step by step, guided by a friendly in-app coach. Learn Mode • Choose from a growing library of openings • Explore interactive lines directly on the board • Get clear, simple explanations for every move • Keep your daily streak Practice Mode • Train without hints by playing the correct responses • Strengthen memory and pattern recognition Whether you’re rated 600 or 2000 Elo, Openit provides structured, gamified training to sharpen your play from move one. Key Features • Popular openings like the Vienna Gambit, French Defense, Italian Game, and more • Gamified progression with streaks • Coach-guided learning with simple, practical tips • Practice mode to test and reinforce your knowledge Spend just 5 minutes a day, turn your openings into a weapon, and start winning games earlier. Terms of Service: https://www.louisraffin.com/openit/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.louisraffin.com/openit/privacy-policy

About

Nimzo

This app uses a smart flashcard system with spaced repetition to help you memorize chess openings. Actively recall moves and variations to build lasting memory and track your progress. Create your own decks or study community-shared ones.

Highlights
  • Smart flashcard review system
  • Spaced repetition for memory
  • Personal opening repertoire building
  • Memorize main lines and variations
  • Earn XP and track progress
  • Create or study community decks
Features
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Are chess openings holding back your progress? Ever study an opening—only to forget it when you're at the board? Nimzo uses a smart flashcard system that shows you opening lines exactly when you're about to forget them. By reviewing at the right moment, you build lasting memory so your preparation actually sticks when it matters most. Instead of passively reading theory, you actively recall moves and variations through spaced repetition — the proven method for long-term retention. Over time, Nimzo learns what you know and what you don't, keeping your repertoire sharp without wasting time on lines you've already mastered. With Nimzo you can (subscription required): - Study opening lines through a smart flashcard review system - Build and maintain a personal opening repertoire over time - Memorize main lines and variations so they stick at the board - Earn XP for study activity and track your progress over time - Create your own decks or study decks shared by the community Whether you're preparing a full repertoire or picking up a new opening for the first time, Nimzo makes sure you never forget your preparation when it counts. --- SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Access to Nimzo requires a subscription. Please be aware of the following: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen subscription plan - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription, where applicable --- Terms of Use: https://nimzochess.com/termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://nimzochess.com/privacypolicy Terms & Conditions: https://nimzochess.com/termsandconditions

Screenshots

Openit4 screens
Nimzo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nimzo at 3.7 against Openit's 3.0. Nimzo also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Openit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Nimzo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nimzo holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Openit ships an update every 10 days, Nimzo every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Openit versus Nimzo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenitNimzo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB51 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLouis RaffinMaximilian Leiwig

Customer experience

Openit

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Nimzo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Openit

Subscriptions2
  • Openit Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Openit Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
4 purchases

Nimzo

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly access3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly access$8.991 Month
  • Yearly access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Yearly access3 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Openit free?
Openit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nimzo free?
Nimzo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Openit or Nimzo?
Nimzo is rated higher. Openit averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Nimzo averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Openit or Nimzo have ads?
Neither Openit nor Nimzo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Openit or Nimzo?
Openit ships an update every 10 days, and Nimzo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Openit was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nimzo on October 24, 2026.

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