Comparison

Endgame AI vs ChessScan

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

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About

Endgame AI

An innovative online platform for chess players of all levels. Offers diverse game modes, daily tournaments, and advanced tools for game analysis and improvement. Connect with players globally and sharpen your skills against computer bots.

Highlights
  • Diverse time controls (Bullet, Blitz, Classical)
  • Daily tournaments
  • Global matchmaking
  • Computer bot practice
  • Free game review and analysis
  • Performance and accuracy estimation
  • Board editor and PGN import
Features
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Endgame: The Future of Chess Step into the next generation of chess. Endgame is an innovative, free online platform designed for players who want more from every move. Whether you are a Grandmaster or just starting your journey, Endgame provides the tools to play, learn, and connect. Play and Compete - Diverse Time Controls: Compete in lightning-fast Bullet, intense Blitz, or thoughtful Classical games. - Daily Tournaments: Join the action every day. Test your skills against the community and play to win. - Global Playzone: Connect and play with chess enthusiasts from around the world at any time. - Computer Bots: Sharpen your skills against a computer bot anytime, anywhere. Master Your Games - Free Game Review: Don't just play, learn. Get a comprehensive review of your games to identify winning moments and missed opportunities. - Performance Estimation: Get a clear picture of how you played with specialized performance metrics. - Accuracy Estimation: See exactly how precise your moves were with advanced post-game accuracy scoring. - Local Engine Analysis: Harness the power of your device for deep computer evaluations of any position. Import Your Chess Games from Any Sources - Board Editor: Set up specific positions to practice tactics or solve complex endgame puzzles. - PGN annotated text format. - Upload your game history from other popular chess platforms. Endgame is more than just an app, it is your path to mastery. Download now and redefine your game.

About

ChessScan

Instantly digitize handwritten chess scoresheets using AI-powered OCR. Photograph your scoresheet after a game to convert it into PGN notation for review, analysis, and sharing. Includes interactive board review and Stockfish engine analysis.

Highlights
  • AI-powered OCR for handwritten moves
  • Multi-page scoresheet support
  • Interactive board with move-by-move review
  • Stockfish engine analysis
  • PGN export and import
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Game sharing via link or QR code
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ChessScan instantly digitizes your handwritten chess scoresheets using AI-powered OCR. Simply photograph your scoresheet after a tournament game and ChessScan converts it into standard PGN notation — ready to review, analyze, and share. How It Works Scan your scoresheet with your iPhone camera AI reads your handwriting and extracts every move Review moves on an interactive chess board Get Stockfish engine analysis for every position Save, export, or share your game Powerful Features • AI-Powered OCR — Accurately reads handwritten moves from all standard scoresheet formats • Multi-Page Support — Scan scoresheets that span multiple pages and combine them into a single game • Interactive Board — Step through your game move by move on a full chess board with piece animations • Stockfish Analysis — See the best move for every position with real-time engine evaluation • Move Validation — Automatic detection of illegal or ambiguous moves with easy correction tools • Game Annotations — Add voice or text commentary to any move for coaching or personal review • PGN Export — Copy or share your game in standard PGN format compatible with Lichess, Chess.com, and all major platforms • Cloud Sync — Your games are saved securely and accessible across devices • Game Sharing — Share games with friends, students, or coaches via link or QR code • PGN Import — Import existing PGN files to review and analyze Subscription Plans • Free — 10 scans per year, 2 saved games • Standard — 100 scans per year, 50 saved games, cloud sync • Premium — Unlimited scans, unlimited storage, all features ChessScan is built for tournament players, chess coaches, and anyone who plays over-the-board chess. Stop losing your game history — digitize every scoresheet and build your personal chess library. Get instant analysis of your tournament game without need to export to Chess.com or Lichess. Share your analysis and annotations with easily with your opponent, coach, or mentor. Privacy: Your games are stored securely using Firebase. We do not sell or share your personal data. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chessscan.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Endgame AI4 screens
ChessScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Endgame AI at none against ChessScan's 4. Endgame AI also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). ChessScan's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads 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. ChessScan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Endgame AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChessScan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Endgame AI has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Endgame AI versus ChessScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEndgame AIChessScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (30 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEndgame ChessEugene Chan

Customer experience

Endgame AI

All ratings30 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ChessScan

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Endgame AI

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

ChessScan

Subscriptions4
  • ChessScan Standard$4.991 Month
  • ChessScan Premium$7.991 Month
  • ChessScan Standard (Annual)$39.991 Year
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  • ChessScan Premium (Annual)$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Endgame AI free?
Endgame AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChessScan free?
ChessScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Endgame AI or ChessScan?
ChessScan is rated higher. Endgame AI averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while ChessScan averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Endgame AI or ChessScan have ads?
Neither Endgame AI nor ChessScan shows ads.

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