Pretty good,

It’s a good app, but I really don’t see any major advantages to using this over the free website, they both give you access to pretty much the same things. I may be nitpicking but in my opinion if you pay for an app you should get access to some premium features, I’m not saying paid users should get access to the most advanced hardware, I just think people that pay for the app should be paying for more features compared to the website, instead of the app being practically a carbon copy of the free website. Other than that, great app! Keep up the good work.

Very Useful App

It may not be intuitive but as soon as you learn how to use this app, it is very helpful in the move analysis. I have upgraded to the pro version as I can make use of the 20core CPU in move calculations - with 4 different engines. For now I don’t have to buy a muti-core PC for the purposes of doing move analysis as this app allows me do the same. My suggestion for improvement - while it it compatible with iPad, it does not do the landscape format. Thus it is a little bit awkward to the edit on my saved boards using the iPad as the display is in the portrait mode, and my keyboard is oriented on the landscape. Another thing if possible is to increase the analysis time as the max time is only 30seconds. While 30 sec analysis can do a lot, the additional time will ensure that you are getting the best move possible within that alloted time. I know it means addition of more hardware and more costs. You get what you pay for, and for me if I am getting my money’s worth, I could possible pay more.

Very nice appearance, and feel to the app.

The app gives the impression of a ‘premium’ feel, if you will. It has a very modern look, and it is simplistic to utilize. Despite all those positive comments, there is room for improvement. I’ve noticed that if an illegal move is made on the board, if I’d copied the FEN/PGN, it won’t give you the exact game (PGN), only the current position from were the illegal move was made. This is a problem because when you castle, legally, the chess game will not show every move being made when you copy the PGN. I do know, and it makes sense, as to why the whole chess game won’t show, as it is an illegal move, but castling shouldn’t be considered illegal. I do wonder if there is a way to castle, however, if not, I’d recommend that if you ‘capture’, or place the King in the Rook’s square, you’d castle. Ultimately, there are many feedback by users, and suggestions, and should be taken to consideration. This app is great, and it deserves five stars.

Good but not great

For 3 dollars it is nice to have on my phone if I want to see what moves I should have played in a game but I’d be willing to pay more for a feature that lets me use a screenshot or photo of a board to pre place the pieces rather than have to do it myself.

Waste of money - Edited

The app doesn't come with any instructions on how to use and calculates moves only for white side. Edit: I figured out the button to switch between black and white. App works nicely, UI could be lot better. Could not find an option to delete saved games.

Worth it

This app does so much to hold my data and present me with multiple engine calculations. I invested in the Pro and will renew when the time comes. Sometimes “FREE” is very limited in what can do for your game. The Pro NCM is well worth the cost to me.

No Arrows or Directional Lines

The app does not provide an arrow, or other directional indicators for the next best move. It does provide letter and number for the squares however. This addition would make the app much better and easier to use.

No other app like it

This app is like the website but more convenient. It’s amazing. I learn a lot using this app and even the free version is pretty good. The paid version offers a much more robust calculation for the real serious chess players.

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