Comparison

Gambit vs Chess Analysis

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

Head to head
About

Gambit

Features
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Gambit helps you learn from your games without making study feel like homework. Import your games, review the moments that actually mattered, and start noticing the patterns that keep showing up in your play. It's like having a coach in your pocket who knows your games and knows where you tend to get in your own way. Whether you just hung your queen, missed a tactic, or played a great game and want to know why it worked, Gambit turns your games into clear, friendly lessons you will actually want to come back to. Import your games from Chess.com: Add your username and pull in your recent games so your review queue is ready to go. Get guided game reviews: Gambit focuses on the key moments, not every random move. You get a cleaner review experience that is easier to follow and easier to learn from. See what actually happened in your game Step through the biggest turning points, mistakes, missed chances, and strong moves with simple coaching that explains what mattered. Spot recurring patterns in your play: The more games you review, the more Gambit learns. It can surface repeat habits and tell you the one thing that is worth fixing first. Stay on top of new games: Turn on auto sync and notifications so new games get imported and you know when one is ready to review. Make the app feel like yours: Choose from different board themes and app icons to give Gambit your personal touch. Keep your progress with you: Your saved history and preferences sync so your coaching experience stays consistent. Built with privacy in mind: Your account is used for game imports and review features, nothing creepy, nothing weird. Gambit is for players who want to improve, but also want the process to feel fun, encouraging, and actually useful. Terms of Use (EULA): 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

Gambit4 screens
Chess Analysis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess Analysis at none against Gambit's 2. Chess Analysis also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Gambit's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Gambit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Chess Analysis asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Gambit versus Chess Analysis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGambitChess Analysis
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 months
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size68 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJack Cornet PatersonAhmet Baser

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gambit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
None

Chess Analysis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gambit free?
Gambit 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 Gambit or Chess Analysis have ads?
Chess Analysis shows ads; Gambit does not.

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