Chess2PGN vs Chessbook PGN Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Scan scoresheet to PGN
- Auto-convert to PGN
- Smart move correction
- Engine analysis with tips
- Save and organize games
- Share PGN files
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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
Chessbook PGN Library
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Chessbook PGN Library is a private chess notebook for players who want to review their own games without a social feed or cloud account. WHY CHESSBOOK - Paste standard PGN and keep the tag roster, movetext, comments, NAGs, and variations readable. - Browse your personal game library by opponent, result, ECO code, opening name, and move count. - Mark critical positions with a ply number, note, and chess glyph so the lesson is easy to revisit. - Review your opening results by ECO and root move pattern. - Keep a repertoire list for the lines you are studying. - Store everything on device with SwiftData. No account, no ads, no analytics SDK. FREE TIER - Store up to 50 games. - Import PGN, browse the move list, write notes, and mark positions. CHESSBOOK PRO - Unlimited games. - Opening-tree review. - Repertoire tracker. - Position diagrams. - PGN export. - Monthly and yearly auto-renewing subscription options. Chessbook is built for over-the-board and online players who want a calm, private place to remember what actually happened in their games. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess2PGN at none against Chessbook PGN Library's 2. Chess2PGN also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Chessbook PGN Library sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Chess2PGN asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Chess2PGN | Chessbook PGN Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Triet Nguyen | Mitaanshu Agarwal |
In-app purchases
Chess2PGN
No in-app purchases
Chessbook PGN Library
- Chessbook Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Chessbook Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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