Comparison

Chess Openings vs Chess Analysis

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

Head to head
About

Chess Openings

Features
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Stop losing games in the first few moves! Chess Openings is a straightforward, interactive tool designed to help beginners master the most important chess openings. If you are a beginner player (rating below 1000) looking to improve your start, this app is for you. We focus on practice over heavy theory to help you memorize key positions effectively. Key Features: - Interactive Learning: Watch the moves and repeat them on the board to build lasting muscle memory. - Top Openings Library: Learn essentials like the Sicilian Defense, Ruy Lopez, King's Gambit, and more. - Progress Tracking: Keep track of your learning journey with progress bars for every opening. - Minimalist Design: A clean, distraction-free interface focused entirely on the chessboard. - Guest Mode: Dive straight into learning without the need for immediate registration. Master the first 10 moves and take control of the game from the very beginning. Download now and level up your chess skills! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Chess Analysis

Features
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Chesslume turns your games into practical chess training. Import recent games from Chess.com or Lichess, or paste a PGN. Review every position with Stockfish, see evaluation changes, compare alternative lines, and understand where the game changed. KEY FEATURES Import public games from Chess.com and Lichess Paste any PGN for analysis Full Stockfish game review Accuracy scores and move classifications Best-move arrows and alternative engine lines Interactive board and position navigation Tactical puzzles with hints and solutions No Chesslume account required Chesslume is an independent chess training tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Chess.com or Lichess. Optional rewarded ads provide additional full-game analyses. Puzzle training remains available without an account.

Screenshots

Chess Openings4 screens
Chess Analysis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess Analysis at none against Chess Openings's 3. Chess Openings's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price and device support 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 Openings sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Chess Analysis asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Chess Openings versus Chess Analysis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess OpeningsChess Analysis
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam SmakaAhmet Baser

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Chess Openings

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$99.99
None

Chess Analysis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess Openings free?
Chess Openings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess Analysis free?
Chess Analysis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess Openings or Chess Analysis have ads?
Chess Analysis shows ads; Chess Openings does not.

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