Chess2PGN vs ChessCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chess2PGN
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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
ChessCam
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Chess2PGN | ChessCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Triet Nguyen | MARIUS EIDSNES PHILLIPS |
In-app purchases
Chess2PGN
No in-app purchases
ChessCam
No in-app purchases









