FICSBoard vs EndGame Eye
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FICSBoard
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FICSBoard is a fast, lightweight chess client for playing live games on the Free Internet Chess Server (FICS), one of the longest-running online chess communities in the world. Play real opponents in real time with a clean, focused interface designed specifically for online chess. FEATURES: • Play live online chess on FICS • Guest and registered account login • Real-time board updates • Players can send and receive text messages through the FICS command console. • Sound effects for moves and game events • Clean, distraction-free interface • Optimized for iPhone and iPad Whether you’re playing casual games or competitive rated matches, FICSBoard gives you a smooth and reliable way to connect and play from anywhere. FICSBoard is an independent client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Free Internet Chess Server (FICS).
EndGame Eye
Instantly digitize chess boards with your camera to analyze positions or play against AI and other players. Offers offline functionality, competitive tournaments, and advanced analysis tools for chess enthusiasts.
- Instant board scanning via camera
- Play offline against Stockfish engine
- Real-time online matches and tournaments
- World-class Stockfish engine integration
- Full offline functionality
- Share extension for image analysis
- Save and revisit game history
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Endgame Eye: The Ultimate AI Chess Scanner, Player & Analyzer Transform your chess game with Endgame Eye, the most advanced AI-powered chess board scanner and competitive play platform. Whether you're analyzing a position from a classic book, a live tournament, or a digital screen, Endgame Eye turns any physical board into a digital powerhouse instantly. Now, not only can you analyze—you can play! Challenge the world-class Stockfish engine locally or compete with players globally in real-time matches and tournaments. CORE FEATURES: • INSTANT BOARD SCANNING: Use your camera or photo library to digitize any chess position in seconds. Our high-precision local ML model detects pieces with incredible accuracy. • PLAY OFFLINE & ONLINE: Challenge Stockfish at various difficulty levels fully offline, or jump into the lobby to play real-time games with chess enthusiasts worldwide. • COMPETITIVE TOURNAMENTS: Join scheduled tournaments, track your ELO, and climb the global rankings. • WORLD-CLASS STOCKFISH ENGINE: Integrated with the industry-leading engine (v16+) to provide grandmaster-level depth and tactical precision on every position. • FULLY OFFLINE USE: No internet? No problem. Endgame Eye’s board detection and local play modes work 100% offline, keeping your data private and your analysis lightning fast. • SHARE EXTENSION INTEGRATION: Analyze screenshots or images directly from other apps (like Photos or Social Media) without ever leaving your workflow. • GAME HISTORY: Save your scans and online matches to revisit important positions anytime. Track your improvement and never lose a critical study again. • CUSTOM ANALYSIS: Manually adjust board positions to explore "what-if" scenarios and complex variations. WHY ENDGAME EYE? • PRIVACY FIRST: Your images stay on your device. Our detection model runs locally, ensuring 100% privacy and offline reliability. • SPEED & SIMPLICITY: Designed for the modern player. Snap, evaluate, and learn in under 5 seconds. • THE PERFECT STUDY TOOL: Effortlessly digitize physical books, magazines, and newspapers to sharpen your tactical vision. Download Endgame Eye now and see the board like a grandmaster! Terms of Service: https://www.endgameeye.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.endgameeye.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FICSBoard at none against EndGame Eye's 2. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. EndGame Eye sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FICSBoard asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FICSBoard against 5.0 for EndGame Eye. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | FICSBoard | EndGame Eye |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TONY E CAMPBELL | KANZATI – ZIAD KHAZZAKA&CO. |
In-app purchases
FICSBoard
No in-app purchases
EndGame Eye
- Endgame Eye Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Endgame Eye Pro - Yearly$19.991 Year
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