Comparison

Chess Next Move vs ChessMentor

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

ChessMentor

Features
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Learn chess by playing, solving, and practicing — all in one private, offline app. ChessMentor turns first moves into real confidence with hands-on lessons, tactical puzzles, and games against the computer. Whether you are learning the rules or sharpening your strategy, every feature helps you see the board more clearly. LEARN BY DOING • Follow interactive lessons on every piece, essential rules, tactics, opening principles, and endgames. • Make the moves yourself with clear guidance and immediate feedback. • Explore opening playbooks move by move, then practice the line from memory. TRAIN YOUR TACTICAL VISION • Solve curated chess puzzles, including classic checkmate patterns. • Take on Puzzle Rush and build a daily puzzle streak. • Revisit missed puzzles and critical moments from your own games. PLAY AND IMPROVE • Play the computer at beginner, intermediate, or advanced difficulty. • Use game clocks, an optional evaluation bar, and post-game accuracy insights. • Practice endgame technique with live coaching, or climb a handicap ladder as your confidence grows. • Play pass-and-play with a friend, set up a position on the board, or import a PGN game to study. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Earn achievements, build streaks, record your results, and watch your rating develop. • Get a recommended computer level that follows your performance. ChessMentor works fully offline, so your learning stays private and available wherever you are. Start with your first move. Keep going until the board starts to make sense. SUBSCRIPTION ChessMentor Premium is an auto-renewable subscription, available monthly or annually with a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sudoswisshub.github.io/ChessMentorLegal/privacy.html

Screenshots

Chess Next Move3 screens
ChessMentor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChessMentor at none against Chess Next Move's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ChessMentor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Chess Next Move versus ChessMentor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess Next MoveChessMentor
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermohammed ChaaraAlice-Georgiana TURCANU

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

ChessMentor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess Next Move free?
Chess Next Move is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChessMentor free?
ChessMentor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess Next Move or ChessMentor have ads?
Neither Chess Next Move nor ChessMentor shows ads.

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