DarkSquares vs Trivia Anywhere

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DarkSquares compared with Trivia Anywhere
Detail	DarkSquares	Trivia Anywhere
What it does	Progressive blindfold chess training from square recognition to full games	Free Kahoot alternative for live trivia, bingo, and quizzes. No app download needed.
Stage	Not given	Startup
Founded	Not given	2024
Based in	FR	US
Pricing model	Freemium	Freemium
Pricing	Free: €0 forever with unlimited exercises, games vs AI, and access to levels 1-3. Pro Lifetime: €39 one-time payment for all 7 levels, all 8 AI difficulties, famous games library, endgame training, and intermediate tactics.	Free plan: $0/month, up to 25 players per game, 3 saved games, all game types, big-screen presenter view, Pen & Paper mode for up to 4 answer sheets. Starter plan: $20/month (or $200/year, save 17%), up to 50 players per game. Pro plan: $45/month (or $432/year, save 20%), up to 200 players per game.
Key features	7 progressive training levels from square colors to full blindfold games Unlimited exercises and games against AI Voice-controlled play in 6 languages Progress tracking and achievement system Cross-device synchronization Famous grandmaster games to replay blindfolded Endgame training module Multiple board visibility modes Tactical puzzles and exercises	Live trivia games with timed questions, instant scoring, and live leaderboards Interactive bingo with auto-generated cards and live caller Wheel of Words spin-the-wheel puzzle game Live polls and surveys with real-time results Audience Q&A with moderation and upvoting Big-screen presenter view with QR code and join code sharing Team mode for group competition with combined scores Power-ups including 50/50, 2× Points, Redo, Spy, Hint, Freeze, and Shield Image and video support in questions including YouTube embed CSV import and export of questions and results
What makes it different	Systematic progression from fundamentals to blindfold mastery, not just a side effect of puzzle training Free tier is genuinely free with no dark patterns or engagement manipulation One-time €39 lifetime payment with no subscription required Built and maintained by a single indie developer actively improving the product Available across web, iOS, and Android with unified account	Free for up to 25 players per game, compared to Kahoot's 10-player free limit No app download required for hosts or players, entirely browser-based Players join instantly with a short code or QR code, no account creation needed Built by a trainer and event host specifically for audience engagement Includes multiple game types free: trivia, bingo, polls, Q&A, and Wheel of Words
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	26 +1 (up) since last check	32 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	23	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	31	24
Referring domains (Majestic)	45	11

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