# ChessGrind vs Chaal

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chaal at 17.0 against ChessGrind's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChessGrind sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Chaal sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChessGrind | Chaal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Size | 2 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [InnovaLabWorks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888514726) | [Hisa Hashisaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772068208) |

## What reviewers say

### ChessGrind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessgrind-study-planner/id6789848865)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChessGrind Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| ChessGrind Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| ChessGrind Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |


### Chaal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chaal-chess-position-analyzer/id6796217523)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chaal Pro | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChessGrind free?

ChessGrind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chaal free?

Chaal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ChessGrind or Chaal have ads?

Neither ChessGrind nor Chaal shows ads.

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