Chess Studio vs Arabic Grammar for Beginners 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Chess Studio
Read chess books and instantly play through moves on screen. This app allows you to interact with chess e-books, automatically scrolling text and displaying positions on a board. Navigate variations, search content, and customize your reading experience.
- Play over moves on screen
- Automatic text scrolling
- Tap moves to display position
- Navigate complex variations
- Searchable content
- Choice of layout options
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Ever wanted to read your favourite chess books and be able to instantly play over the moves on screen? The revolutionary new Chess Studio, from renowned chess publishers Gambit, enables you to do that, and more. After downloading the free app, purchase your choice of classic chess e-books from the Gambit library and begin. β’ text laid out in usual clear Gambit style β’ play over moves and variations on screen β’ accompanying text scrolls automatically β’ tap any chess move and the position appears on the board β’ easily navigate through complex variations β’ search function for words, phrases, player names β’ move swiftly between games and chapters β’ choice of layout options - including flip board β’ free sample text available to try out the app Chess Studio represents an enjoyable and portable new way of reading chess books, designed by chess players for chess players. Overseeing every aspect of the app design was Grandmaster John Nunn, one of the best-respected figures in the chess world and three-times World Chess Solving Champion.
Arabic Grammar for Beginners 2
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Arabic Grammar for Beginners (Second Edition) is a classical Arabic grammar for readers who want to understand the Qurβan in its own language. The whole book is included, with no ads, no sign-up and no internet needed. NEW IN THIS UPDATED EDITION β’ A short test after every topic, with the answers at the back of the book β’ Carefully corrected throughout: over 1,000 fixes to the Arabic, the transliteration and the explanations β’ A new introduction, and Arabic phrases now display in the correct reading order WHAT IS INSIDE β’ 14 chapters of word morphology (βilm-us-sarf) and the basics of syntax: nouns, compounds and sentences, numbers, the past and imperfect tenses, the passive, particles, kaana and laisa, irregular verbs, the augmented Forms IIβX, the derivatives and verbal idioms β’ Thousands of examples and over 90 tables to memorize from: cover the answer column and test yourself β’ Every Arabic word fully vowelled and transliterated READER β’ Contents, search in Arabic or English (vowel marks optional), adjustable text size, bookmarks, and it remembers your page WHO IT IS FOR This book does not teach Arabic from zero. It assumes you can read Arabic script at a basic level (a teacher is best for learning to read and pronounce). Chapters 1 and 2 revise the alphabet, the vowels and the joining of letters. Also by the author: Nahw Meer: An English Guide to Arabic Sentences, and Darsi Tafseer English Condensed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Chess Studio at Free against Arabic Grammar for Beginners 2's $5.99. Chess Studio also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). Arabic Grammar for Beginners 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Chess Studio is free to download; Arabic Grammar for Beginners 2 costs $5.99 up front. Chess Studio sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Arabic Grammar for Beginners 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chess Studio ships an update every 2 months, Arabic Grammar for Beginners 2 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess Studio | Arabic Grammar for Beginners 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $5.99 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gambit Publications | Mohammed Khan |
In-app purchases
Chess Studio
- Gambit Free SamplesFree
- How to Beat Your Dad at Chess$9.99
- Win with the Stonewall Dutch$9.99
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- 50 Essential Chess Lessons$10.99
- Idiot-Proof Chess Repertoire$10.99
- Win with the London System$11.99
- Learn Chess Tactics$11.99
- Understanding the Chess Openings$11.99
- A Simple Chess Opening Repertoire for White$11.99
- Understanding Chess Endgames$13.99
- Understanding Chess Middlegames$13.99
- Understanding Chess Move by Move$13.99
- Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy$13.99
- Mastering the Chess Openings Volume 1$13.99
- Mastering the Chess Openings Volume 2$13.99
- A Strategic Chess Opening Repertoire for White$14.99
- John Nunn's Chess Course$14.99
- Fundamental Chess Openings$14.99
- Fundamental Chess Endings$14.99
- How to Play Chess Endgames$14.99
- Nunn's Chess Endings Volume 1$14.99
- Nunn's Chess Endings Volume 2$14.99
- Mammoth Book of Greatest Games$14.99
Arabic Grammar for Beginners 2
No in-app purchases
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