Comparison

Mattle Clock vs Clock for Chess

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

Head to head
About

Mattle Clock

This utility allows multiple players to use their own devices for game timers, eliminating the need to pass a single phone. It offers two modes: per-move limits for quick games and per-game time allocation for strategic play. Designed for face-to-face board games, it prioritizes flexibility over strict enforcement.

Highlights
  • Multi-device connections
  • Per-Move game mode
  • Per-Game game mode
  • Intuitive interface
  • Flexible timer control
  • Designed for board games
Features
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Unlike all other available game clock apps, Mattle Clock is the first and only one that supports multi-devices connections. Gone are the days when you need to circulate your phone across the whole table while everyone taking turns to make moves. With Mattle Clock, everyone will be using their own devices and the timers are all connected behind the scene. Your clock will be ticking in your own turn. When you are done moving, press the button to pass it on to the next person. Simple as that! The primary focus of Mattle Clock is simplicity and ease of use. Our interface is extremely intuitive and neat, and there are currently two supported game modes. "Per-Move" mode sets a limit for each individual moves, and remaining time won't carry over. This mode is best for games like Scrabble or Rummikub, in which you can force a pass upon time's up. These games are fun only by enforcing a hard time limit for moves. "Per-Game" mode grants a fixed amount of time for each players for the whole game, and their timers will start ticking only in their own turns. This mode is suitable for games like chess, in which players are given more flexibility to allocate their time. ---------------------------------------- Special Notes and FAQ: ---------------------------------------- 1. This app is intended and designed to be used with multiple devices. Each players are expected to be using their own devices and connect to the centralized timers. 2. To allow greater flexibility, there is no "game over" effects of any kind even when timers count to zero. It's entirely up to you to decide what to do when player ran out of the time - whether considering a defeat or forcing a pass. 3. Similarly, we also intended to allow pausing timers and passing turns for other players, so as to minimize the disruption when anyone is having network issue during the games. All in all, the app is designed to enforce face-to-face board games playing experiences. Because of this, we believe giving flexibility is more important than avoiding cheating.

About

Clock for Chess

Features
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Clock for Chess is a simple app you can use every time you want to play chess but you don't have access to the physical clock but you want to play a timed game. With a simple UI you can adjust the time control you want or just play the default one. After clicking the play button the game starts and you can make the first move! White starts.

Screenshots

Mattle Clock4 screens
Clock for Chess3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mattle Clock at none against Clock for Chess's 1. Mattle Clock also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Clock for Chess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mattle Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mattle Clock ships an update every 2 days, Clock for Chess every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mattle Clock versus Clock for Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMattle ClockClock for Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiuKim YuenKornel Miszczak

In-app purchases

None

Mattle Clock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Clock for Chess

One-time1
  • Coffee$2.99

Questions

Is Mattle Clock free?
Mattle Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clock for Chess free?
Clock for Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mattle Clock or Clock for Chess have ads?
Neither Mattle Clock nor Clock for Chess shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mattle Clock or Clock for Chess?
Mattle Clock ships an update every 2 days, and Clock for Chess every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mattle Clock was updated on November 4, 2026 and Clock for Chess on November 3, 2026.

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