Comparison

ThreeTimer vs Chess | Shogi Clock

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

Head to head
About

ThreeTimer

This utility app offers a versatile timer experience, including a stopwatch with lap recording, a countdown timer with end notifications, and a specialized round timer for activities like boxing. It's designed for various training and timing needs.

Highlights
  • Stopwatch with count up
  • Lap time recording
  • Countdown timer
  • End notification
  • Round timer with set number of sets
  • Endless round timer option
Features
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This application is a simple timer with one round timer function used in stopwatch, timer, training etc. as one. Please use the timer by the bottom button with the training menu that suits yourself. 【Main functions / use】 stopwatch ・Count up ・Lap time recording It is a simple stopwatch. You can record by pressing the lap time button. timer ・Count down ・End notification It is a timer that you can use for various things. round timer ・Count down ・End notification ・Set number of sets It is a recommended round timer for boxing, boxer size etc etc. If you do not set the number of rounds, you can use it in an endless state. Made in Japan. © woodsmall inc.

About

Chess | Shogi Clock

Features
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◆ Main Features ◆ - Shogi-specific game timer Supports time limits, Byo-Yomi, and Fischer timing for professional-level time control. - Sudden Death / Byo-Yomi / Fischer Support Choose your preferred timing rules for both casual and official-style matches. - Time Handicap Set different time limits for Sente and Gote. - Ad-free Experience Clean and distraction-free UI so you can fully focus on the match. - Simple yet Powerful Easy-to-use design that anyone can start using immediately. ◆ How to Use ◆ 1. Launch the app and choose your match rules 2. Set your time limit, Byo-Yomi, or Fischer settings 3. Press start to begin the countdown! ◆ Notes ◆ 1. While optimized for Shogi, this app can be used for other two-player games as well. 2. This app is not affiliated with the Japan Shogi Association. 3. Features and specifications may change without notice. Please use the latest version. Master your time, master your game. Download this clean and powerful Shogi clock today.

Screenshots

ThreeTimer4 screens
Chess | Shogi Clock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess | Shogi Clock at none against ThreeTimer's 1. Chess | Shogi Clock also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). ThreeTimer's advantage is iOS requirement (9.2 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. ThreeTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chess | Shogi Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThreeTimer ships an update every 2 months, Chess | Shogi Clock every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
ThreeTimer versus Chess | Shogi Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreeTimerChess | Shogi Clock
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwoodsmall inc.NEVER KNOWS BEST

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ThreeTimer

One-time1
  • Hide Ads$3.99
None

Chess | Shogi Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThreeTimer free?
ThreeTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess | Shogi Clock free?
Chess | Shogi Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThreeTimer or Chess | Shogi Clock have ads?
Neither ThreeTimer nor Chess | Shogi Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThreeTimer or Chess | Shogi Clock?
ThreeTimer ships an update every 2 months, and Chess | Shogi Clock every 9 days. Most recently, ThreeTimer was updated on August 15, 2026 and Chess | Shogi Clock on September 19, 2026.

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