NextChess vs Chess Mentor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
NextChess
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NextChess is a breakthrough in learning chess. NextChess turns the game of chess into an addicting, arcade like game, rewarding good habits and speed. Experience the new paradigm for gainining ELO fast. LEARN WORLD CLASS HABITS BUILD SPEED GAIN ELO FAST Terms: https://next-chess.com/terms/
Chess Mentor
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Chess Mentor is a focused chess training app built to help you understand positions, review moves, and practice with engine feedback. Analyze chess positions, explore candidate moves, see evaluation changes, and study your games with a clean interactive board. You can play against a chess bot, set up custom positions, review saved sessions, and copy FEN or PGN for deeper study. Whether you are practicing tactics, testing ideas, reviewing a game, or learning how different moves affect the evaluation, Chess Mentor gives you practical tools to improve your chess thinking. Features - Analyze chess positions - View evaluation bar and move scores - See suggested best moves with visual arrows - Play against a chess bot with adjustable strength - Choose standard, random, or simplified pawn positions - Create custom board setups with the board editor - Save and review analysis history - Copy FEN and PGN positions - Customize board themes and piece styles - Adjust analysis depth for speed or accuracy Chess Mentor is designed for players who want a simple, useful chess study tool without distractions. Practice positions, review mistakes, and build better chess habits one move at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chessmentor.byhelyo.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Chess Mentor at 3 against NextChess's โ. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. NextChess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Chess Mentor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | NextChess | Chess Mentor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | โ | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | โ | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 179 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skylar Bruce | Franck Hu |
In-app purchases
NextChess
- NextChess Monthly Subscriptions$4.991 Month
- NextChess Yearly Premium Access$49.991 Year
Chess Mentor
- Chess Mentor Premium$2.991 Month
- Chess Mentor Premium$17.991 Year
- Chess Mentor Premium$49.99
Questions
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