FICSBoard vs SquareSight
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).
SquareSight
This app provides real-time visualization of chess board control, pressure, and space. It helps players understand their strategic advantages and weaknesses during games or post-game analysis. Train smarter and see the board from a new perspective.
- Real-time square control visualization
- Post-game analysis insights
- Intuitive board interface
- Strategy breakdown
- Pressure and space visualization
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SquareSight is a chess analysis tool that visualizes control, pressure, and space across the board in real time. See which squares you dominate, which positions are contested, and where your strategy breaks down. Whether you're reviewing games or playing live, SquareSight helps you understand the board at a deeper level. Features: - Real-time square control visualization - Post-game analysis insights - Clean, intuitive board interface - Designed for both casual and competitive players Train smarter. See the board differently. Subscription Details: • Title: SquareSite Pro • Length: Monthly / Yearly • Price: $3.99/month or $24.99/year • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N6nJYqz1Ya-UQd_mYPQB_MxBfjxJV35yMiI4WVWE4xk/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FICSBoard at 5.0 against SquareSight's 4.3. FICSBoard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). SquareSight's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). 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. SquareSight sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. FICSBoard asks for nothing beyond the download.
FICSBoard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
| Parameter | FICSBoard | SquareSight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TONY E CAMPBELL | Earle McGinnis |
In-app purchases
FICSBoard
No in-app purchases
SquareSight
- SquareSight Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- SquareSight Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
