Comparison

Chesstrix vs Chess Next Move Calculator

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

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Chesstrix

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Welcome to Chesstrix – Think. Play. Master. Step into the ultimate chess experience where strategy meets simplicity. Chesstrix is designed for everyone – from absolute beginners learning how the pieces move, to improvers looking to sharpen tactics, all the way up to advanced players preparing for grandmaster-level challenges. Whether you’re practicing casually or chasing mastery, Chesstrix grows with you – offering a smooth, smart, and endlessly replayable chess journey. Why Choose Chesstrix? Modern, Clean UI No distractions, no clutter – just pure chess. Our bold, minimal interface keeps the focus exactly where it belongs: on the board and your next move. Every menu and option has been carefully designed to look sleek, modern, and easy on the eyes, making long play sessions comfortable and enjoyable. Adaptive Difficulty & Modes Bored of repetitive AI? Not here. Chesstrix offers multiple levels of difficulty that adapt to your style of play. Whether you want a quick casual match, a tough head-to-head against advanced AI, or a brain-teasing puzzle to solve, you’ll always find a challenge suited to your mood. As your skills improve, Chesstrix keeps raising the bar – ensuring no two games ever feel the same. Smart Hints Chesstrix highlights the three best possible moves available on the board. This system doesn’t just point you toward one option – it gives you choice, flexibility, and insight into different strategies. Whether you’re trying to spot a tactical attack, defend a weak position, or plan several moves ahead, these suggestions help you think deeper and play smarter while still keeping full control of your decision-making. Customizable Play Style Everyone thinks differently, and Chesstrix respects that. Rotate the board to your preference, enable or disable hints, choose between multiple timers, and switch between beautifully crafted themes. Whether you want a casual experience or a tournament-style challenge, Chesstrix adapts to fit your playstyle. Four Sleek, Minimal Themes Style meets function with four elegant and modern board designs. From classic wood to futuristic minimalism, each theme is carefully crafted to reduce eye strain while looking stunning. Perfect for long puzzle sessions or marathon battles. Offline Play – Anytime, Anywhere No internet? No problem. Chesstrix lets you practice, puzzle, and play offline without limits. Whether you’re commuting, traveling, or simply relaxing, your chess companion is always with you. More than Just a Game Chesstrix is not only about winning – it’s about improving your mind. Playing regularly boosts your focus, strengthens problem-solving skills, and sharpens your logical thinking. With Chesstrix, every match is an opportunity to learn, adapt, and master the art of strategy.

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Chess Next Move Calculator

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Point your camera at a chessboard and find the best move in seconds. Chess Next Move Calculator runs Stockfish — the strongest chess engine in the world — directly on your iPhone. Set up any position, get the best continuation, and understand what you should have played. SCAN A REAL BOARD Playing over the board, reading a chess book, or stuck on a puzzle in a magazine? Photograph the position and the app reads the pieces for you. Fix anything it misread with a tap, and you have a live position ready to analyze — no manual setup. FIND THE BEST MOVE Stockfish evaluates the position and draws the strongest move straight on the board. Adjust how long the engine thinks: a quick read when you just need a check, a deeper search when the position is sharp. Analyze as White or as Black. SET UP ANY POSITION Tap to place pieces on an empty board, or paste a FEN string to load a position instantly. Flip the board, take back a move, or clear and start again. Useful for studying an opening line, working through a tactics puzzle, or replaying the game you just lost. PLAY AGAINST THE ENGINE A full game against Stockfish, with difficulty set by Elo rating — dial it down to a gentle opponent while you are learning, or up to a level that will punish a careless move. Castling, en passant and promotion are all handled. Track your score, your move count and your personal best. WORKS WITHOUT A CONNECTION The engine is built into the app, so analysis and games run with no internet and no data usage — on a plane, on the subway, anywhere. (Board scanning is the one exception: photo recognition runs on our servers.) 49 LANGUAGES Including Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, German, French, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Vietnamese and Indonesian, with full right-to-left support. FREE TO USE Engine moves and take-backs draw on a coin balance that refills on its own, so you are never locked out. Premium removes coins altogether and supports continued development. Whether you are reviewing your own games, solving puzzles, preparing an opening or simply want to know the move you missed — Chess Next Move Calculator gives you an engine-strength answer in seconds. Terms of Use (EULA): https://chessnmp.mahajanworks.com/terms

Screenshots

Chesstrix4 screens
Chess Next Move Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Chesstrix at none against Chess Next Move Calculator's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 · 5 level
Chesstrix versus Chess Next Move Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChesstrixChess Next Move Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB63 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperShonika MundraRaj Mahajan

In-app purchases

None

Chesstrix

No in-app purchases

None

Chess Next Move Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chesstrix free?
Chesstrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess Next Move Calculator free?
Chess Next Move Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chesstrix or Chess Next Move Calculator have ads?
Chess Next Move Calculator shows ads; Chesstrix does not.

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