Comparison

Chess Next Move vs Crownfall

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

Head to head
About

Chess Next Move

Analyze chess positions with AI-powered move recommendations and explanations. Input any position via FEN or screenshot, and receive calculated moves with detailed insights into strategy and tactics. Adjust engine strength to match your skill level.

Highlights
  • Real-time move calculation
  • AI-powered move explanations
  • Adjustable Stockfish engine strength
  • Screenshot position scanner
  • FEN notation support
  • Human-like move timing (Pro)
Features
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ChessNextMove is a real-time chess move calculator with AI-powered coaching. Input any position and get move recommendations with a full explanation of WHY they work. MOVE CALCULATOR Input any chess position and instantly get the strongest move calculated by the Stockfish engine. Adjust the engine strength from 800 to 3600 ELO to match your skill level. AI COACH COMMENTARY Every move comes with AI-generated explanations: - Why is this the strongest move? - What tactics are involved? - What mistakes to avoid? - How does this affect the game? SCREENSHOT SCANNER (Pro) Take a screenshot of any chess position. ChessNextMove scans the image and loads the position for analysis. FEN POSITION SUPPORT Import positions using FEN notation. Export any position to share or analyze elsewhere. ADJUSTABLE STRENGTH - Free: Up to 800 ELO - Basic: Up to 1800 ELO - Pro: Up to 3600 ELO AI INSIGHTS - Free: 5 AI Coach explanations/day - Basic: 500 AI Coach explanations/month - Pro: Unlimited AI Coach explanations HUMAN MODE (Pro) Realistic move timing that mimics human play patterns. — SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ChessNextMove offers auto-renewable subscriptions: - Basic Monthly: $4.99/month - Basic Yearly: $49.99/year - Pro Monthly: $9.99/month - Pro Yearly: $99.99/year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is 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 and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://chessnextmove.ai/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://chessnextmove.ai/terms-of-service This app uses the Stockfish chess engine under the GPL-3.0 license.

About

Crownfall

A fantasy strategy board game blending classic chess with modern tactical play. Command the board, plan your moves, and outmaneuver opponents with layered strategy and clean visuals. Designed for players who enjoy thoughtful board games and fantasy-inspired competition.

Highlights
  • Chess-inspired strategy
  • Fantasy board-game presentation
  • Mobile-first interface
  • Turn-based tactical decisions
  • Clean visual design
  • Quick to learn, rewarding to master
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Crownfall: Arcane Chess is a fantasy strategy board game inspired by classic chess and modern tactical play. Command the board, plan your moves, and outmaneuver your opponent through layered strategy, clean visuals, and fast mobile gameplay. Crownfall is designed for players who enjoy thoughtful board games, tactical decision-making, and fantasy-inspired competition. Features: • Chess-inspired strategy gameplay • Fantasy board-game presentation • Mobile-first interface • Turn-based tactical decisions • Clean visual design • Quick to learn, rewarding to master Crownfall: Arcane Chess is built for strategy fans who want a fresh board-game experience with elegant rules, magical presentation, and competitive depth. No account is required. No real-money purchases are available in this version.

Screenshots

Chess Next Move3 screens
Crownfall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Crownfall at 5.0 against Chess Next Move's 1.0. Crownfall also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (3 vs 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chess Next Move sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Crownfall asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crownfall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chess Next Move versus Crownfall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess Next MoveCrownfall
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermohammed ChaaraCaivra Tech LLC

Customer experience

Chess Next Move

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Crownfall

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Chess Next Move

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Basic Yearly$49.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly$99.991 Year
None

Crownfall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess Next Move free?
Chess Next Move is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crownfall free?
Crownfall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chess Next Move or Crownfall?
Crownfall is rated higher. Chess Next Move averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Crownfall averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Chess Next Move or Crownfall have ads?
Neither Chess Next Move nor Crownfall shows ads.

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