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Dr. Wolf vs Listudy

An AI that plays with you and explains every move. Free open-source spaced repetition for openings.

 Dr. WolfListudy
PricingFree · from $9.99/moFree
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWeb
Audiencebeginner, intermediateintermediate, advanced
LanguagesENEN, DE, ES, FR, HE, IT
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 Dr. Wolf if…

  • Mid-game narration helps concepts stick
  • Adaptive difficulty — rarely crushes you or lets you win easily
  • Good mobile UX
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Pick Listudy if…

  • Genuinely free and open source
  • Upload your own PGN repertoire
  • Novel blind and pieceless tactics modes
  • Minimal UI, no dark patterns
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FAQ

Is Dr. Wolf better than Listudy?
Neither is strictly "better" — they serve different priorities. Dr. Wolf excels at: Mid-game narration helps concepts stick. Listudy excels at: Genuinely free and open source. Pick based on the job you want done.
Is Dr. Wolf free?
Dr. Wolf has a free tier. Paid plans unlock: advanced features.
Is Listudy free?
Listudy has a free tier. Paid plans unlock: Fully free, open source (AGPL). Donations accepted..
On what platforms are Dr. Wolf and Listudy available?
Dr. Wolf runs on iOS, Android. Listudy runs on Web.
Who should use Dr. Wolf vs Listudy?
Dr. Wolf is aimed at beginner, intermediate. Listudy targets intermediate, advanced. Our take: try the one whose audience description fits you.