# ChessScan vs RAMS CHESS

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChessScan | RAMS CHESS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessscan/id6757365097/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eugene Chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866396071) | [Jollybuoy Technology Services Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798049031) |

## What reviewers say

### ChessScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessscan/id6757365097)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChessScan Standard | $4.99 | per month |
| ChessScan Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| ChessScan Standard (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| ChessScan Premium (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |


### RAMS CHESS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rams-chess/id6798049029)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RAMSCHESS Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| RAMSCHESS Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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