Comparison

Score Sheet Scanner vs Capture Chess

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

Head to head
About

Score Sheet Scanner

Features
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Transform your handwritten chess score sheets into digital game records with ease. Our app uses advanced OCR technology specifically trained on chess notation to accurately read and convert your paper score sheets into Portable Game Notation (PGN) format. Whether you're a tournament player, coach, or club enthusiast, this tool saves you time and helps preserve your games for analysis and sharing. Key Features: - Take a photo of your handwritten score sheet or import one from your gallery. - Accurate Notation Recognition: OCR trained on various handwriting styles and algebraic notation. - Metadata extraction: Automatic detection of game information like date, round and result. - Game Editor: Review, correct, or annotate your game before saving. - PGN Export: Share your game or import it directly into Lichess or Chess.com. - Local Database: Keep a history of digitized games. Perfect for players who want to archive games, analyze positions, or share matches with coaches and friends; all without manually playing moves.

About

Capture Chess

Features
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Analyze any chess position from a photo. Take a picture of a real chessboard, a screenshot, a book diagram, or an online game and get an instant analysis powered by Stockfish. Features • Automatic board and piece recognition • Powerful Stockfish analysis • Best move suggestions and evaluations • Easy position editing and correction • Flip the board and choose the side to move • Import positions from photos and screenshots • Fast, clean, and intuitive interface • Designed for players of all levels Perfect for • Studying your own games • Analyzing puzzles and exercises • Reviewing positions from books and magazines • Training over-the-board chess Whether you're a beginner looking for better moves or an experienced player studying complex positions, this app helps you understand the board quickly and accurately.

Screenshots

Score Sheet Scanner4 screens
Capture Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Capture Chess at none against Score Sheet Scanner's 6. Capture Chess also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Score Sheet Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Capture Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Score Sheet Scanner versus Capture Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScore Sheet ScannerCapture Chess
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHB Cloud Solutions Ltd.Santiago Romani Castroman

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Score Sheet Scanner

Subscriptions6
  • Basic monthly1 Month trial$0.491 Month
  • Standard monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium monthly$1.991 Month
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  • Basic yearly$3.991 Year
  • Standard yearly$8.991 Year
  • Premium yearly$17.991 Year
None

Capture Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Score Sheet Scanner free?
Score Sheet Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Capture Chess free?
Capture Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Score Sheet Scanner or Capture Chess have ads?
Neither Score Sheet Scanner nor Capture Chess shows ads.

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