Comparison

Chess2PGN vs ChessCam

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

Head to head
About

Chess2PGN

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

ChessCam

Features
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ChessCam helps you record, stream, watch, play OTB online, and analyze physical chess games using your phone camera. Set up your phone so the board is visible, scan the position, and start recording moves from a real chessboard. You can share a temporary watch link so another device can follow the game live, then review saved games later with analysis and export options. KEY FEATURES • Camera recognition — turn a physical board into digital moves in real time • Record & save — keep a full move history of your over-the-board games • Live watch links — let friends follow your game live on another device • Play OTB online — connect your physical board to an online opponent • Analysis & review — step through moves with engine analysis • Export — copy PGN or the final FEN for any saved game • Voice announcements — hear each move called out, hands-free Everything runs on your device: camera recognition happens locally, and game data is stored on your phone. Game state is only sent to the relay server when you enable live watching.

Screenshots

Chess2PGN3 screens
ChessCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

Chess2PGN and ChessCam are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Chess2PGN versus ChessCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess2PGNChessCam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB93 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTriet NguyenMARIUS EIDSNES PHILLIPS

In-app purchases

None

Chess2PGN

No in-app purchases

None

ChessCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess2PGN free?
Chess2PGN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChessCam free?
ChessCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess2PGN or ChessCam have ads?
Neither Chess2PGN nor ChessCam shows ads.

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