ChessGaze vs Hoppkollen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Hoppkollen
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Hoppkollen is the member portal for SFK and SYD - two Swedish skydiving clubs. Use Hoppkollen to plan jump days, RSVP, coordinate with other approved club members through direct messages and channels, keep your digital logbook, sign jumps, follow student progression, manage gear and stay up to date with club announcements. For jumpers, the app makes the everyday club workflow faster: upcoming jump days, calendar sync, logbook entries, signatures, gear reminders, achievements and member profiles are all in one place. For instructors and admins, Hoppkollen supports student reviews, jump-day staffing, member management, moderation and operational announcements. Messaging is built for respectful club coordination. Members accept messaging guidelines before first use, can report messages or profiles, and can block other members. Reports are reviewed by club administrators. Hoppkollen is free to use. There are no in-app purchases, advertising or third-party tracking.
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Verdict
ChessGaze and Hoppkollen 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 | ChessGaze | Hoppkollen |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 72 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Kadir Erdem Demir | Devmera AB |
In-app purchases
ChessGaze
No in-app purchases
Hoppkollen
No in-app purchases








