The Pad Work vs ChessGaze
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Pad Work
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READY TO STRIKE? Take your boxing, MMA, and Muay Thai training to the next level with The Pad Work—the only combat assistant designed for elite performance. Whether you’re a professional fighter or a fitness enthusiast, our app provides the precision, structure, and coaching you need to dominate. PROFESSIONAL ROUND TIMER Don’t just watch the clock—dominate it. Our high-contrast interval timer is built for high-intensity training. Customize your round lengths, rest periods, and warm-ups with a UI that’s visible even from across the gym. INTERACTIVE AI COACH Experience revolutionary visual guidance. Our AI Coach doesn't just tell you what to throw; it shows you. Follow visual cues for 1-8 pad positions in real-time, helping you sharpen your accuracy and rhythm without a human coach present. STRIKE PATTERN LIBRARY Access a professional library of combinations or build your own. From basic 1-2s to complex defensive sequences, manage your strikes and organize them into "Flows" that match your unique fighting style.
ChessGaze
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VisionChess turns your phone's camera into a smart chess assistant. Point it at any real chess board and it instantly detects all pieces using on-device AI. FEATURES - Real-time piece detection using YOLO AI model running entirely on your device - Automatic board detection — just point and play - Live move tracking with standard chess notation (e4, Nf3, Bxc5, O-O) - Built-in chess clock with configurable time controls - Move history with PGN export for chess.com and lichess - Turn announcements via text-to-speech - Supports multiple board styles, including themed 3D-printed sets (Pokemon, Drago, H.C. Andersen) - Works in both landscape and portrait orientation - No internet required — all AI processing happens on your phone HOW IT WORKS 1. Point your camera at a chess board 2. VisionChess automatically detects the board and all pieces 3. Start a game and the app tracks every move in real time 4. Share your game in PGN format to analyze on chess.com or lichess PRIVACY No accounts required. No ads. No tracking. Camera data is processed entirely on your device and never sent to any server.
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Verdict
The Pad Work and ChessGaze are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | The Pad Work | ChessGaze |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zapyro | Kadir Erdem Demir |
In-app purchases
The Pad Work
No in-app purchases
ChessGaze
No in-app purchases









