Record chess games by speaking moves. The app updates the board live and builds a move list, which can be exported as PGN. It's useful for older devices, over-the-board play, training, and analysis.






250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
PGN Chess Recorder is the household name in pgn, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free | 5.0★ (6) | No | No | Oct 2026 | ||
| 2 | Free | 5.0★ (1) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | ||
| 3 | Free | 4.4★ (11) | No | No | Nov 2026 | ||
| 4 | Free | 2.0★ (3) | No | Yes | May 2026 | ||
| 5 | Free | 1.0★ (1) | No | No | Oct 2026 | ||
| 6 | Free | — | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | ||
| 7 | Free | 4.0★ (4) | No | No | Oct 2026 | ||
| 8 | Free | 4.8★ (864K) | Yes | Yes | Nov 2026 |






Record chess games by speaking moves. The app updates the board live and builds a move list, which can be exported as PGN. It's useful for older devices, over-the-board play, training, and analysis.






Master chess openings with a personalized repertoire builder. Import PGNs, download studies, and train using spaced repetition and engine analysis. Syncs across devices.






Manage and analyze chess games and databases in PGN format. Study openings, practice against engines, and solve puzzles with advanced analysis tools. Supports multiple devices and cloud storage integration.