Comparison

Chess Clock vs Timing Chess

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

Head to head
About

Chess Clock

A simple and free digital timer designed for chess games. It features large, easy-to-press buttons and customizable game lengths, with an alarm to signal when time runs out.

Highlights
  • Free to use
  • Customizable game lengths
  • Large, easy-to-press buttons
  • Alarm for time expiration
  • Simple interface
Features
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Easy and free replacement for a Chess Clock. Preset or customisable game lengths and large buttons make it easy. Press either button to start the match pressing the buttons will start the opposite timer and an alarm will signal when time is up.

About

Timing Chess

This app functions as a digital chess clock, providing a timer for two players during a game. Simply open the app, tap your side of the screen when it's your turn, and the timer will manage your move time.

Highlights
  • Digital chess clock
  • Two-player timer
  • Simple tap interface
  • Track move times
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If you need a timer when playing chess, this chess clock waiting for you here. Download this chess clock and open it. Now, the only thing that you need is a chess set and a friend to play. If both of them are already ready, just click your own area on the screen. When you make your move, take a sip from your coffee and do not neglect to think about your future moves.

Screenshots

Chess Clock4 screens
Timing Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chess Clock at 5.0 against Timing Chess's 3.9. Chess Clock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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. Timing Chess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chess Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chess Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Chess Clock versus Timing Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess ClockTiming Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.9 (7 ratings)
Number of ratings37 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVicki PartridgeEnes Akkus

Customer experience

Chess Clock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Timing Chess

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

Chess Clock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Timing Chess

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Chess Clock free?
Chess Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timing Chess free?
Timing Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chess Clock or Timing Chess?
Chess Clock is rated higher. Chess Clock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Timing Chess averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Chess Clock or Timing Chess have ads?
Timing Chess shows ads; Chess Clock does not.

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