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Chessify vs Follow Chess

Cloud-powered Stockfish analysis on your phone. Live broadcasts of every top tournament.

 ChessifyFollow Chess
PricingFree · from $9/moFree · from $0.99/mo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
Audienceintermediate, advanced, expertintermediate, advanced, expert
LanguagesENEN
Features
Play online
Play bots
Local pass-and-play
Tactics puzzles
Opening trainer
Endgame trainer
Spaced repetition
Video lessons
Live coaching
Engine analysis
Board scanner (OCR)
Opening repertoire
Cloud sync
Offline mode
Kid-safe
Tournaments
Rating system
Correspondence chess
Chess variants
Study & share
AI coach
Streaming-ready
Game database

Pick Chessify if…

  • Run 200+ MN/s analysis from any device
  • Board scanner can OCR a board from a photo
  • PGN import/export and cloud storage
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Pick Follow Chess if…

  • Covers obscure events Chess.com ignores
  • Clean multi-game watchlist view
  • Pro tier is laughably cheap
  • Low-latency broadcast relay
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FAQ

Is Chessify better than Follow Chess?
Neither is strictly "better" — they serve different priorities. Chessify excels at: Run 200+ MN/s analysis from any device. Follow Chess excels at: Covers obscure events Chess.com ignores. Pick based on the job you want done.
Is Chessify free?
Chessify has a free tier. Paid plans unlock: Price scales with cloud analysis speed in MN/s..
Is Follow Chess free?
Follow Chess has a free tier. Paid plans unlock: Lifetime Pro purchase available as one-time upgrade..
On what platforms are Chessify and Follow Chess available?
Chessify runs on Web, iOS, Android. Follow Chess runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Who should use Chessify vs Follow Chess?
Chessify is aimed at intermediate, advanced, expert. Follow Chess targets intermediate, advanced, expert. Our take: try the one whose audience description fits you.