Comparison

chess2board vs SoloChess

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

Head to head
About

chess2board

Features
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chess2board turns a photo of a chess board into a digital position in seconds. Point your camera at a physical board or an on-screen position—the app detects the pieces so you can review, correct, and use the position in your chess tools. FEATURES • Photo & screenshot: fast AI recognition of pieces and position • Board editor: fine-tune the position with drag-and-drop or tap-to-edit • Export: copy the FEN or generate a PGN for your engines and chess apps HOW IT WORKS • Open the app and photograph a position—from a book, a screen, or a live game. • Check the result on the interactive board and tap to fix any mistakes. • Copy the FEN, generate a PGN, or open the position in Lichess, Chess.com, and more. PLANS • The free tier gives you 2 scans—each slot recharges 24 hours after use—plus the board editor and FEN & PGN export. • GM mode (one-time in-app purchase, no subscription) unlocks unlimited scans, scan history, no ads, and priority processing—depending on what the app offers at the time of purchase. IMPORTANT Positions are produced by AI and may contain errors—always verify the position before using it in competition or for critical analysis. Download chess2board and go from any board to a usable digital position, easily. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SoloChess

Features
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SoloChess is a calm single-player chess board game you can play fully offline without Ads. Practice tactics, solve puzzles, and improve your game anytime! No internet, No ads interruptions. NEW — Level up as you play! Earn XP from games and daily puzzles, and watch your chess companion evolve through 10 ranks, from a humble pawn all the way to a king. Privacy Policy: https://yeonji.dev/legal/solochess/privacy?name=SoloChess Terms of Use: https://yeonji.dev/legal/solochess/terms?name=SoloChess

Screenshots

chess2board4 screens
SoloChess3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SoloChess at none against chess2board's shown. SoloChess also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). chess2board's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. chess2board sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SoloChess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

chess2board ships an update fortnightly, SoloChess daily. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
chess2board versus SoloChess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterchess2boardSoloChess
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent AsselinYEON JI LIM

In-app purchases

1 purchases

chess2board

One-time1
  • chess2Board GM Mode$4.99
2 purchases

SoloChess

Subscriptions2
  • SoloChess Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • SoloChess Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is chess2board free?
chess2board is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoloChess free?
SoloChess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do chess2board or SoloChess have ads?
chess2board shows ads; SoloChess does not.
Which is updated more often, chess2board or SoloChess?
chess2board ships an update fortnightly, and SoloChess daily. Most recently, chess2board was updated on October 2, 2026 and SoloChess on October 5, 2026.

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