Comparison

ChessBot vs GGTimer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ChessBot

This app offers a comprehensive chess experience, allowing you to play against AI with adjustable difficulty, challenge friends, and analyze your games. It includes a detailed guidebook with lessons, openings, and puzzles to improve your skills.

Highlights
  • Play vs. AI with scalable ELO
  • Human vs. Human mode
  • Game management and sharing
  • PGN import/export
  • Board analysis and statistics
  • Chess openings, puzzles, and lessons
  • Play with friends via iMessage
Features
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ChessBot is an elegant chess app designed for Apple platforms — play, learn, and analyze on iPhone and iPad. Whether you are picking up your first pawn or refining a tournament repertoire, ChessBot pairs a strong chess engine with a clean, focused board. KEY FEATURES • Play against the computer or a friend — Human vs Human and Human vs Computer modes. • Strong engine hints — get the best next move whenever you are stuck, powered by a modern NNUE engine. • Encyclopedia of Chess Openings — explore and learn named openings from the full ECO catalog. • Classic or 3D board — switch between a crisp 2D board and a real-time 3D board. • Import & export PGN — bring in your games or share them anywhere, and preview PGN files right in the Files app. • Save & share games — keep your games organized and send positions to friends. • Play over iMessage — challenge friends to a game without leaving Messages. • Beautiful, native design — thoughtfully built for iPhone and iPad. Questions or suggestions? We would love to hear from you at chessbotapp@outlook.com.

About

GGTimer

Features
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GGTimer is a precision speedcubing timer built for accurate WCA-grade timing and serious progression tracking. TIMING TO COMPETITION STANDARDS • Hold to start — release to time, tap to stop • WCA-compliant 15-second inspection with automatic +2/DNF penalties • Millisecond precision display 11 PUZZLES, OFFICIAL SCRAMBLES • 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, 6x6, 7x7 • Pyraminx, Megaminx, Skewb, Square-1, Clock • Full WCA-regulation scramble generation SERIOUS PROGRESSION TRACKING • Automatic session history — every solve recorded • Running averages: ao5, ao12, ao50, ao100 • Best time and overall mean always visible • WCA-rule penalty system: +2 and DNF SESSION MANAGEMENT • Multiple sessions for organized practice • Filter solves by puzzle within each session • Swipe to delete or apply penalties on any solve • View the full scramble for any past solve DISTRACTION-FREE BY DESIGN • Minimalist interface optimized for one-handed use • No ads, no subscriptions, no tracking • Designed to disappear so you can focus on the solve GGTimer is built by a cuber, for cubers. Whether you are learning your first F2L or chasing sub-10, GGTimer keeps up with you.

Screenshots

ChessBot4 screens
GGTimer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GGTimer at none against ChessBot's 3. GGTimer also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). ChessBot's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ChessBot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GGTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChessBot ships an update every 2 months, GGTimer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ChessBot versus GGTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessBotGGTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (34 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHengyu ZhouGINES GARCIA LOPEZ

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ChessBot

Subscriptions2
  • ChessBot Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • ChessBot Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Master of Chess$29.99
None

GGTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChessBot free?
ChessBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GGTimer free?
GGTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChessBot or GGTimer have ads?
Neither ChessBot nor GGTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChessBot or GGTimer?
ChessBot ships an update every 2 months, and GGTimer every 4 weeks. Most recently, ChessBot was updated on October 17, 2026 and GGTimer on October 4, 2026.

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