Best apps like Color-Clock

7+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
6 free apps
Updated October 2026

Whether you want more options like Color or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 7+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Color

BookMoves#1

BookMoves by Regulus Team s.r.o.

Art of Chess Openings
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.5(4 ratings)
Free
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Master chess openings with a unique blend of theory, computer science, and spaced repetition. Memorize hundreds of variants for both sides and transition from rote learning to intuitive application. Overcome the forgetting curve with an innovative technique for lasting mastery.

Chess Opener PRO#2

Chess Opener PRO by Stanislav Basovnik

Chess opening trainer
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.4😊(80 ratings)
$8.99
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Master chess openings with a comprehensive trainer and explorer. Analyze grandmaster repertoires, build your own opening lines, and memorize variations with interactive training. Works offline with no ads.

What We Love

  • 👍 Excellent for learning openings
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 💡 Highly customizable repertoires
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 👍 Great for serious players
  • 👍 Good value for money
  • 👍 Useful for memorizing openings
  • 👍 Superb training mode
  • 👍 Best opening app
  • 👍 Well worth the money
  • 👍 Clear design
  • 👍 Functional and good design
  • 👍 Best of its kind
  • 👍 Awesome app
  • 👍 Top app
  • 👍 Great lovely
  • 👍 Impressive app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes quite often
  • 🐛 Not intuitive to use
  • 🐛 Invalid PGN import
  • 🐛 Does not train beyond opening position
  • 🐛 Repeats same variation
  • 🐛 No cloud backup
  • 🐛 Not great for large repertoires
  • 🐛 Can't review lines while training
  • 🐛 Tedious PGN import
  • 🐛 No user guide
  • 🐛 Doesn't support split screen
  • 🐛 Doesn't work with iOS 16.7.4
  • 🐛 No support, no manual
  • 🐛 Money not worth it
  • 🐛 Free apps offer more
  • 🐛 Useless for training beyond opening
King's Cross: Chess Openings#3

King's Cross: Chess Openings by Andreas Kienle

Study, Train & Memorize Moves
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.6(26 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Organize your chess openings, discover new variations, and practice your repertoire. Track your progress and build confidence in your game. This app requires you to input your own opening variations.