# Chess Score Pad

> Scoresheet with PGN export

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id518018730](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id518018730)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id518018730`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CalcFxC, LLC
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (177 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-03
- **First published:** 2012-05-10
- **Size:** 3.02 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chess-score-pad/id518018730)
- **Website:** [https://calcfxc.com/csp/](https://calcfxc.com/csp/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://chessscorepad.com/](http://chessscorepad.com/)

## Description

Chess Score Pad is a modern electronic scoresheet designed for over-the-board tournament play. Enter moves by tapping or dragging pieces; there are no coordinates to write and no notation to translate. All moves save automatically with no Save button, and easy move corrections help fix mistakes on the fly. Built by a tournament player with hundreds of USCF-rated games, it focuses on OTB games and streamlined post-game review, including stepping through moves, a live position slider, and side-by-side board and notation on iPad.

Export and share are simple: PGN export for analysis in your chess database, PDF scoresheets with a position diagram, and sharing via AirDrop, Mail, Messages, Files, Notes, Clipboard, and compatible apps. It supports instant start times, optional event details, flexible notation (long/short algebraic and figurine), and optional legal-move and position checks as well as move-time tracking. Important note: Chess Score Pad is an electronic scoresheet and does not provide analysis or engine assistance; it is not currently certified for tournament use and may be permitted at the director’s discretion.

## Rankings

- #109,415 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Chess Score Pad for its ease of use, strong PGN export, and cloud backup support, plus portability and responsive support. The main recurring complaints are accessibility barriers for blind players, perceived value issues due to missing features, and occasional contact/communication problems with the developer.

### Pros

- Easy to use with a simple, intuitive design.
- Strong PGN export and sharing: export to PGN and email, and import into Chess.com for analysis.
- iCloud backup/sync keeps saved games accessible across devices.
- Portable and convenient for recording games on the go (no engine analysis).
- Helpful and responsive customer support from the developer.

### Cons

- Accessibility gaps for blind users: VoiceOver cannot read the board and move input is not accessible.
- Value for price: perceived lack of features for the price; users want more features.
- Broken contact form makes it hard to reach the developer.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id518018730)