Comparison

ChessScan vs RAMS CHESS

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

Head to head
About

ChessScan

Instantly digitize handwritten chess scoresheets using AI-powered OCR. Photograph your scoresheet after a game to convert it into PGN notation for review, analysis, and sharing. Includes interactive board review and Stockfish engine analysis.

Highlights
  • AI-powered OCR for handwritten moves
  • Multi-page scoresheet support
  • Interactive board with move-by-move review
  • Stockfish engine analysis
  • PGN export and import
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Game sharing via link or QR code
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ChessScan instantly digitizes your handwritten chess scoresheets using AI-powered OCR. Simply photograph your scoresheet after a tournament game and ChessScan converts it into standard PGN notation — ready to review, analyze, and share. How It Works Scan your scoresheet with your iPhone camera AI reads your handwriting and extracts every move Review moves on an interactive chess board Get Stockfish engine analysis for every position Save, export, or share your game Powerful Features • AI-Powered OCR — Accurately reads handwritten moves from all standard scoresheet formats • Multi-Page Support — Scan scoresheets that span multiple pages and combine them into a single game • Interactive Board — Step through your game move by move on a full chess board with piece animations • Stockfish Analysis — See the best move for every position with real-time engine evaluation • Move Validation — Automatic detection of illegal or ambiguous moves with easy correction tools • Game Annotations — Add voice or text commentary to any move for coaching or personal review • PGN Export — Copy or share your game in standard PGN format compatible with Lichess, Chess.com, and all major platforms • Cloud Sync — Your games are saved securely and accessible across devices • Game Sharing — Share games with friends, students, or coaches via link or QR code • PGN Import — Import existing PGN files to review and analyze Subscription Plans • Free — 10 scans per year, 2 saved games • Standard — 100 scans per year, 50 saved games, cloud sync • Premium — Unlimited scans, unlimited storage, all features ChessScan is built for tournament players, chess coaches, and anyone who plays over-the-board chess. Stop losing your game history — digitize every scoresheet and build your personal chess library. Get instant analysis of your tournament game without need to export to Chess.com or Lichess. Share your analysis and annotations with easily with your opponent, coach, or mentor. Privacy: Your games are stored securely using Firebase. We do not sell or share your personal data. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chessscan.app/privacy.html

About

RAMS CHESS

Features
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RAMSCHESS is a complete chess training and play app — learn the game, solve puzzles, play bots and online opponents, and share with friends. LEARN • Guided lessons from beginner basics to stronger play • Interactive board teaching with clear explanations • Track progress as you complete each lesson PLAY • Play vs bots at many strength levels • Rated online matchmaking • Challenge friends and play live • Timed games with standard chess clocks PUZZLES • Easy, Medium, and Hard tactics • Full-screen training with streak and score • Daily challenge to stay sharp SOCIAL • Share finished games to your feed • Like, comment, and follow friends’ activity • Chat and challenge friends PREMIUM • Unlock the full Learn path and advanced play features • Unlimited puzzles and online games (vs free limits) • Subscribe with Apple In-App Purchase (monthly or yearly) Terms of Use (EULA): https://ramschess.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://ramschess.com/privacy Think. Plan. Win. — with RAMSCHESS.

Screenshots

ChessScan4 screens
RAMS CHESS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ChessScan at none against RAMS CHESS's shown. RAMS CHESS's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. ChessScan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and RAMS CHESS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ChessScan versus RAMS CHESS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessScanRAMS CHESS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEugene ChanJollybuoy Technology Services Inc

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ChessScan

Subscriptions4
  • ChessScan Standard$4.991 Month
  • ChessScan Premium$7.991 Month
  • ChessScan Standard (Annual)$39.991 Year
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  • ChessScan Premium (Annual)$59.991 Year
2 purchases

RAMS CHESS

Subscriptions2
  • RAMSCHESS Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • RAMSCHESS Premium Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is ChessScan free?
ChessScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RAMS CHESS free?
RAMS CHESS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ChessScan or RAMS CHESS have ads?
RAMS CHESS shows ads; ChessScan does not.

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