Comparison

Chess2PGN vs Chess

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

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About

Chess2PGN

Instantly convert handwritten chess scoresheets into digital PGN files by simply taking a photo. Analyze games, discover tactics, and track your progress with this easy-to-use tool.

Highlights
  • Scan scoresheet to PGN
  • Auto-convert to PGN
  • Smart move correction
  • Engine analysis with tips
  • Save and organize games
  • Share PGN files
Features
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Chess2PGN helps players, parents, and coaches instantly convert handwritten chess scoresheets into clean, digital PGN files. Simply snap a photo and the app reconstructs the full game—no more struggling to read messy notation or replay moves by hand. Review your game with built-in analysis, discover mistakes and tactics, and get helpful coaching insights. Every game is saved in your personal library so you can track progress over time. Whether you’re a tournament player or a chess parent, Chess2PGN makes studying games fast, easy, and accurate. Features: • Scan a scoresheet and auto-convert to PGN • Game reconstruction with smart move correction • Engine analysis with tips and key moments • Save and organize your games in one place • Share PGN with coaches and friends • Works for kids, scholastic tournaments, and adults

About

Chess

Transform your device into a professional chess analysis board. Scan positions from photos, analyze games with a powerful engine, and organize your studies with an intuitive interface. Access opening books and a vast game database to improve your play.

Highlights
  • Professional analysis board
  • Position scanning from photos
  • Powerful analysis engine
  • Opening books
  • 8 million+ game database
  • Personalized game organization
Features
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PROFESSIONAL ANALYSIS BOARD Turn your iPhone or iPad into a complete analysis board. Create, modify and analyze positions with our board editor. Study every game and take your chess to the next level. POSITION SCANNING Scan positions directly from photos or screenshots, in 2D and 3D. The app automatically recognizes the pieces and board layout. Ideal for studying real games or your own moves. POWERFUL ANALYSIS ENGINE Our advanced analysis engine evaluates each position with precision. Suggests the best moves, detects errors and displays strategic alternatives. PRACTICAL OPPORTUNITIES Discover the practical opportunities of each position. Identify tactics, strategic plans and key moves you can apply in your games. ADVANCED FEATURES + Complete opening books to study strategies from the initial phase of the game. + Database with more than 8 million games, updated weekly. + Download and upload .pgn files, share your analyses and save photos. + Share your studies with other players or coaches. PERSONALIZED ORGANIZATION Save all your games and analyses in your personal database. With an intuitive drag-and-drop system, organize your studies. COMPLETE AND FLEXIBLE ANALYSIS With interactive board, position scanning, powerful analysis engine and personalized organization, this app is the ultimate tool for chess analysis and training.

Screenshots

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Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chess at 5.0 against Chess2PGN's 1.0. Chess2PGN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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. Chess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Chess2PGN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chess2PGN versus Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess2PGNChess
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB148 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTriet NguyenAlvaro Ribes

In-app purchases

None

Chess2PGN

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Chess

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annual$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Chess2PGN free?
Chess2PGN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess free?
Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chess2PGN or Chess?
Chess is rated higher. Chess2PGN averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Chess averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Chess2PGN or Chess have ads?
Chess shows ads; Chess2PGN does not.

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