Chessify - Magic Chess Tools

Name: Chessify - Magic Chess Tools
Rating: 4.4 (397 reviews)
Author: Chessify Inc.

By: Chessify Inc. App

Chessboard Scanner & Analysis

Overview

Version:

7.0.22

Last updated: 2026-09-24

Ranking

#81,855 ▼ 9

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Chessify is an all-in-one chess analysis and training app for beginners, club players, coaches, and grandmasters. Scan 2D and 3D chessboards, book diagrams, screens, and PDF pages, then analyze positions instantly with powerful cloud engines including Stockfish 18, Lc0, and more.

Search millions of professional and correspondence chess games, explore opening trends, play against Stockfish, create PGN files with variations and comments, and save games, studies, boards, and analysis in organized folders. Import, export, and share PGN and FEN files while accessing your chess content across Chessify Web and Mobile.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Chessify Inc.

Rating:

4.40

(397) 1 new ratings

Version:

7.0.22 Last updated: 2026-09-24

Version code:

891792490

Creation date:

2018-08-04

Compatible devices:

Size:

139.27MB

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Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-26

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Ranking

# 81,855 ▼ 9

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Developed by:

Chessify Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chessify-magic-chess-tools/id1397066775

User Reviews

Reviews praise Chessify for strong cloud-based analysis and highly accurate scanning, plus helpful study tools (PGN export, live streams, database). However, many repeat issues with scanning reliability, stability, and performance, along with a paywall/subscription model that frustrates users. Additional concerns include UI glitches and feature gaps. Overall, the app is powerful for study and workflow but remains plagued by reliability and pricing frustrations that many reviewers see as limiting its value.

Pros

Accurate scanning of chess diagrams from books or printed boards, enabling quick setup and optional export to PGN
Powerful cloud-based engine (Stockfish) with strong analysis and features like live streams and a searchable database
Ability to save PGNs and share/export positions to other apps (e.g., Lichess, ChessBase)
Helps studying from books and organizing boards, reducing time spent on position setup
Overall study-oriented feature set (live streams, database, cloud analysis) that enhances learning

Cons

Scanning/OCR reliability is inconsistent: recognition can be buggy, boards may be blank or misread, and scans often fail
Paywall/subscription model and pricing friction: cloud analysis limits, Silver/Gold tier confusion, refunds, and perceived gatekeeping of core features
App stability and performance issues: crashes when loading images, slow/locked analyses, and startup problems
UI/UX glitches and navigation annoyances: rotation resetting after scans, analysis not visible when switching apps, login prompts, and clunky UI
Gaps in features and reliability: some users report missing or unclear analysis indicators and limited cross-app integration improvements

Recent reviews

Was okay though buggy and laggy before but now you can’t even use the scanner without making an account which is the entire point of the app. There is no reason you actually should need an account to use the app except for them wanting to collect your data