# OpeningTree vs Chessify

The clearest difference is price: Chessify at Free against OpeningTree's $0.99. Chessify also leads on ratings volume (397 vs 31). OpeningTree's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 46%) and in-app purchases (none vs 15). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Chessify is free to download; OpeningTree costs $0.99 up front. Chessify sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. OpeningTree asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for OpeningTree against 4.4 for Chessify. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chessify has 397 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of OpeningTree's written reviews are positive against 46% of Chessify's.

OpeningTree ships an update every 2 months, Chessify monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpeningTree | Chessify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openingtree-chess-openings/id882614935/reviews) | [4.4 (397 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessify-magic-chess-tools/id1397066775/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **397** |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 52 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Adams](https://appshunter.io/developer/743520896) | [Chessify Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397066774) |

## What reviewers say

### OpeningTree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openingtree-chess-openings/id882614935)

Explore chess openings with an extensive opening book and engine analysis. Analyze your games, create custom lines, and study moves from high-rated players. Accessible for visually impaired users.

**Highlights:** Extensive opening book, Crafty engine analysis, Load and analyze PGN games, Create custom move lines, Accessible for visually impaired, Mark moves with colors, Save board to PGN

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chessify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessify-magic-chess-tools/id1397066775)

This app offers advanced chess analysis tools, including a real-time chessboard scanner, powerful cloud-based engines, and a unique video finder. Analyze games, puzzles, and learn chess theory with comprehensive features for players of all levels.

**Highlights:** Real chessboard scanner, Superfast cloud chess engine analysis, Video finder for chess positions, Offline play against Stockfish, Opening Explorer with Lichess database, Import/export FEN/PGN, Online real-time Blitz

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Silver 1 month | $2.49 | per month |
| Gold 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Bronze 12 months | $7.99 | per year |
| Amateur | $12.99 | per month |
| Silver 12 months | $14.99 | per year |
| Gold 12 months | $49.99 | per year |
| Master | $59.99 | per month |
| Amateur Yearly | $129.99 | per year |
| Master | $559.99 | per year |
| SuperFast analysis - 1000 sec. | $0.99 | one-time |
| SuperFast analysis - 10000sec. | $3.99 | one-time |
| SuperFast analysis - 30000sec. | $5.99 | one-time |
| SuperFast analysis - 100000sec | $13.99 | one-time |
| SuperFast analysis - unlimited | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Accurate chess board scanning from photos
- 🚀 Fast and efficient position analysis
- ☁️ Cloud-based powerful chess engine (Stockfish)
- 💾 Easy PGN export and saving functionality
- 📚 Perfect for studying chess books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 📸 Inconsistent scanning accuracy
- ❌ App doesn't work on iOS 18 and older versions
- 💰 Expensive paywall with limited free features
- 🔥 Device overheating issues reported

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen in camera view during scanning
- Scanning omits first or last rank of board
- App crashes when loading images
- Buttons not clickable on certain iOS versions
- Position not recognized from screenshots

**Requested features**

- Add move comments and annotations capability
- Board flip option during gameplay
- Auto-save functionality to prevent position loss
- Ability to edit and extend saved games
- Tactics puzzle mode with move verification


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpeningTree free?

OpeningTree costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chessify free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OpeningTree or Chessify?

OpeningTree and Chessify are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 31 and 397 ratings respectively.

### Do OpeningTree or Chessify have ads?

Neither OpeningTree nor Chessify shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpeningTree or Chessify?

OpeningTree ships an update every 2 months, and Chessify monthly. Most recently, OpeningTree was updated on September 22, 2026 and Chessify on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*