Comparison

Nimzo vs Chess Openings

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

Head to head
About

Nimzo

This app uses a smart flashcard system with spaced repetition to help you memorize chess openings. Actively recall moves and variations to build lasting memory and track your progress. Create your own decks or study community-shared ones.

Highlights
  • Smart flashcard review system
  • Spaced repetition for memory
  • Personal opening repertoire building
  • Memorize main lines and variations
  • Earn XP and track progress
  • Create or study community decks
Features
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Are chess openings holding back your progress? Ever study an opening—only to forget it when you're at the board? Nimzo uses a smart flashcard system that shows you opening lines exactly when you're about to forget them. By reviewing at the right moment, you build lasting memory so your preparation actually sticks when it matters most. Instead of passively reading theory, you actively recall moves and variations through spaced repetition — the proven method for long-term retention. Over time, Nimzo learns what you know and what you don't, keeping your repertoire sharp without wasting time on lines you've already mastered. With Nimzo you can (subscription required): - Study opening lines through a smart flashcard review system - Build and maintain a personal opening repertoire over time - Memorize main lines and variations so they stick at the board - Earn XP for study activity and track your progress over time - Create your own decks or study decks shared by the community Whether you're preparing a full repertoire or picking up a new opening for the first time, Nimzo makes sure you never forget your preparation when it counts. --- SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Access to Nimzo requires a subscription. Please be aware of the following: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off 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 at the cost of the chosen subscription plan - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription, where applicable --- Terms of Use: https://nimzochess.com/termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://nimzochess.com/privacypolicy Terms & Conditions: https://nimzochess.com/termsandconditions

About

Chess Openings

Master chess openings by turning theory into muscle memory. Study curated lines with clear explanations, practice from real board positions, and review before it fades. Challenge your recall without engine clutter to expand your repertoire.

Highlights
  • Study curated opening lines
  • Practice from board positions
  • Review learned lines
  • Challenge recall
  • Track progress
  • Clear move explanations
Features
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Train chess openings until the next move feels clear. Chessmate helps you turn opening theory into board memory. Study curated lines, choose the move from the position, review before it fades, and challenge yourself until the line starts to stick. Built for online players who know openings matter but still get unsure after the first few moves. What you can do: - Study curated opening lines with clear move explanations - Practice from real board positions, not flashcard text - Review learned lines before they fade - Challenge recall without engine clutter or random puzzle noise - Track progress as your repertoire grows Chessmate keeps opening study simple: learn the idea, recall the move, repeat the line, expand your repertoire. Start with one line today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nimzo4 screens
Chess Openings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chess Openings at 4.8 against Nimzo's 3.7. Chess Openings also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 3). Nimzo's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Nimzo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Chess Openings sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chess Openings holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Openings has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nimzo ships an update every 2 weeks, Chess Openings weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nimzo versus Chess Openings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNimzoChess Openings
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings318 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB150 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMaximilian Leiwigwyverselabs

Customer experience

Nimzo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Chess Openings

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Nimzo

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly access3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly access$8.991 Month
  • Yearly access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Yearly access3 Days trial$89.991 Year
5 purchases

Chess Openings

Subscriptions4
  • Chessmate Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Chessmate Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Offer$24.491 Year
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  • Chessmate Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Chessmate Premium Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Nimzo free?
Nimzo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess Openings free?
Chess Openings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nimzo or Chess Openings?
Chess Openings is rated higher. Nimzo averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Chess Openings averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.
Do Nimzo or Chess Openings have ads?
Chess Openings shows ads; Nimzo does not.
Which is updated more often, Nimzo or Chess Openings?
Nimzo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Chess Openings weekly. Most recently, Nimzo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Chess Openings on October 29, 2026.

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