The former official mobile app for lichess.org, a free and open-source online chess platform.
Lichobile was the official mobile application for lichess.org, a free and open-source online chess server. It provided a native mobile interface for playing chess, analyzing games with Stockfish, and accessing lichess.org's features on Android and iOS devices. The app has been deprecated and replaced by a complete rewrite.
Chess enthusiasts and lichess.org users who prefer a dedicated mobile app experience over the mobile website for playing and analyzing games on the go.
As the official lichess.org app, it offered seamless integration with the platform's ad-free, open-source ecosystem, including built-in Stockfish analysis and support for multiple chess variants. Its cross-platform design using Ionic Capacitor ensured a consistent experience across mobile operating systems.
lichess.org former mobile application / new one -> github.com/lichess-org/mobile
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Supports playing and analyzing various chess variants like Chess960 using a JavaScript port of scalachess, enabling diverse gameplay beyond standard chess.
Integrates a native Stockfish engine through a Capacitor plugin for in-depth game analysis without requiring an internet connection, as highlighted in the README.
Built with Ionic Capacitor, it allows for a single codebase to target both Android and iOS, ensuring consistent functionality across mobile operating systems.
Adheres to lichess.org's philosophy by providing a completely free and open-source experience with no ads or monetization, promoting user freedom.
The project is officially obsolete and replaced by a rewrite, meaning no updates, bug fixes, or support are available, as stated in the end-of-life notice.
Requires specific dependencies such as Android NDK for Stockfish compilation and multiple build steps, increasing setup complexity and barrier to entry.
As a web application using Ionic Capacitor, it may have performance trade-offs compared to fully native apps, especially for graphics-intensive tasks.
Push notifications rely on Firebase Cloud Messaging, adding external dependency and complexity for builds, with optional removal requiring manual patching.