Dr. Wolf review: scores and evidence

A1 :0Importing your games (Chess.com, Lichess, PGN files)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — no game import

A2 :1Automatic engine analysis of every game

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — live coaching during the game, no analysis of an imported game

A3 :0Recurring mistakes identified across all your games

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020: review game by game, nothing aggregated

A4 :0Types of mistakes covered (tactics, strategy, endgame, time…)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020: no typology

A5 :2Written explanation of each mistake

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020: “the reasoning behind them”; quoted moves not demonstrated

A6 :0Stated verification of the diagnoses (procedure, rates)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — no mention

A7 :0Tracking each weakness over time

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — no history

A8 :0Comparison with players of the same rating

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — no comparison

B1 :0Building a personal repertoire

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — no repertoire

B2 :0Training the repertoire (drills, games)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — none

B3 :0Spotting where you left your repertoire in your games

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — none

B4 :0Verification of the lines taught (engine, practice)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — not documented

B5 :0Opening explorer and statistics

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — none

B6 :0Explanation of opening plans and ideas

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — not observed

C1 :1Exercises drawn from your own games

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — “review of past moves”, unlimited undo: the missed move can be replayed

C2 :0Bank of tactical exercises (size, themes, rating)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — no puzzle bank mentioned

C3 :0Endgame training

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — 50+ lessons, themes not listed

C4 :0Strategic and positional training

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020: opening, tactics and endgame lessons; nothing positional

C5 :1Training defense and alertness

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020: live alerts on hanging pieces and threats

C6 :0Training calculation and visualization

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — not observed

C7 :1Difficulty matched to your real level

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — “adaptive difficulty levels” for the coach, no rating on exercises

C8 :0Spaced repetition (named algorithm)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020: no spaced repetition

C9 :1Personalized training plan

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020: 50+ lessons progressing by level; no daily queue

D1 :1What the free plan actually lets you do

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — “3 coaching games” free, then a subscription

D2 :2Annual price of the full plan

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — $39.99/year ≈ €36.79

D3 :1Commercial transparency (price shown, trial, cancellation)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — prices displayed; no trial and no refund announced

D4 :3Number of paid tiers (how simple the offer is)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020: a single “Coaching” plan (monthly, yearly, 30-day, family)

E1 :0Published evidence of effectiveness

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — no data

E2 :0Chess verification of the content (positions, lines)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — no information

E3 :1Transparency of the method (algorithms, code)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — an AI “coach”, engine not named

E4 :2Marketing claims that can be checked (no overselling)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — factual tone, no numeric promise

F1 :1Courses organized by rating level

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — “over 50 comprehensive lessons”, with no level indicated

F2 :0Course authors named and titled

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — authors not identified (publisher Chess.com, LLC)

F3 :1Content formats (text, video, interactive)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — interactive lessons (a single format)

F4 :1Published method of progression

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — sequenced lessons, no published curriculum

F5 :2How often the content is updated

https://itunes.apple.com/search?term=dr+wolf+learn+chess&entity=software&country=us — v3.14.0 dated 21/08/2026 (under 3 months old)

G1 :0Playing humans online (pool, anti-cheating)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — no play against humans

G2 :2Realistic artificial opponents

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — “four distinct coach personalities”, adaptive levels

G3 :0Replaying one specific position against the machine

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — not observed

G4 :0Tournaments and organized competition

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — none

H1 :1Platforms available (web, iOS, Android, desktop)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — iOS; https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chess.drwolf returns 404; chess.com/drwolf returns 404

H2 :3User ratings and reviews (stores, press)

https://itunes.apple.com/search?term=dr+wolf+learn+chess&entity=software&country=us — 4.80/5, 26,780 ratings

H3 :1Interface languages available

App Store listing id1353041020: 4 languages (EN, ES, FR, DE)

H4 :0Accessibility (keyboard, screen reader)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — no mention

H5 :1Offline use and known incidents

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — offline use not documented; no reported incident

I1 :0Preparing for a named opponent

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020: no opponent preparation

I2 :0Annotating and sharing games (studies)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020: no annotation

I3 :0Entering a game played at a club (photo, scoresheet)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020: games played inside the app only

I4 :0Searching your games (filters, position)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020: “remembers all your moves”, no browsable list

J1 :0Access to human coaches

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — no human coach

J2 :0Size and activity of the community

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — no community

J3 :0Tools for trainers, clubs and schools

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — “Family Plan $49.99” = multiple accounts? not detailed; no coach area

J4 :2Engagement mechanics (streaks, virtual currency, reminders)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — no virtual currency and no leaderboard

K1 :0Exporting your data (games, repertoire)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — no export

K2 :1Protection of personal data (GDPR, hosting)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — labels: data linked to you (device ID, purchases, interactions); Chess.com policy not detailed

K3 :0Public API and source code

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020 — closed