Chess Next Move vs PixelChess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time move calculation
- AI-powered move explanations
- Adjustable Stockfish engine strength
- Screenshot position scanner
- FEN notation support
- Human-like move timing (Pro)
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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.
PixelChess
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Rediscover Chess. Play beautiful offline chess against the computer in a handcrafted pixel art adventure. PixelChess brings the timeless strategy of chess into vibrant pixel themes, where every game feels fresh. Solve a new puzzle every day, unlock collectible pieces, and explore unique themes inspired by fantasy, history and imagination. Whether you're learning the game or mastering advanced strategies, PixelChess offers a relaxing, premium chess experience with stunning visuals and rewarding progression. Play Chess Your Way • Play offline against the computer • 4 difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard and Expert • Unlimited, Blitz, Rapid and Classical time controls • Smooth gameplay designed for beginners and experienced players • Review your recent games A New Chess Challenge Every Day Train your tactical skills with a fresh daily puzzle. • Daily chess puzzles • Helpful hints • Build your daily streak • Improve your chess vision Explore 9 Beautiful Pixel Themes Every theme completely transforms the game. Discover unique: • Chess pieces • Boards • Animated backgrounds • Original music Explore: • Classic • Medieval • Space • Prehistoric • Horror • Sports • Western • Elegant • Anime Unlock and Collect Win games to unlock new themes through achievements or purchase them instantly. Discover more than 100 collectible chess pieces, each with its own artwork and story. Designed Around You • Sign in with Google, Apple or Email • Game history • Multiple languages • Beautiful pixel art interface • Free to play Download PixelChess today. Privacy Policy https://justluck.io/apps/pixelchess/privacy.html Support admin@justluck.io
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Chess Next Move at none against PixelChess's shown. PixelChess's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases 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. Chess Next Move sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PixelChess sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Chess Next Move | PixelChess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 151 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | mohammed Chaara | Just Luck LLC |
In-app purchases
Chess Next Move
- Basic Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Basic Yearly$49.991 Year
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- Pro Yearly$99.991 Year
PixelChess
- Tema Medieval$0.99
- Tema Espacial$0.99
- Tema Prehistórico$0.99
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- Tema Terror$0.99
- Tema Deportes$0.99
- Tema Western$0.99
- Tema Elegante$0.99
- Tema Anime$0.99
- Pack 2 Temas$1.49
- Pack 3 Temas$1.99
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