Chess Timer vs The Queen's Gambit Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chess Timer
A straightforward dual timer designed for over-the-board chess and other two-player competitive games. It allows for customizable time increments, delays, and overtime limits, functioning as a simple chess clock or for games like Scrabble and Go.
- Dual timer for two-player games
- Fischer, Bronstein, and simple delay increments
- Overtime limits with penalties
- Supports games like Scrabble and Go
- Intuitive tap-to-switch interface
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Chess Timer is a simple dual timer for over-the-board chess and other two player games. Place you phone flat on the table beside the chess board. Only one clock runs at a time. Tapping the clock face stops one clock and starts the other players clock. Can be used with other competitive two-player board game such as Scrabble, shogi or go. Pro Features: Extra time can be added every turn in one of three ways: Fischer, Bronstein, or a simple delay. Fischer: Time is added to the clock at the end of each turn. Bronstein: Time is added to the clock at the end of each turn, but never more than the turn time. E.g. if the increment is 10 seconds, but the player only takes only 6 seconds on their turn, then 6 seconds is added to the clock. Simple delay: A simple delay before the clock starts each turn. Overtime: An overtime limit can be allowed for each player and penalty points are given for the amount of overtime used. This can be used, for example, as a Scrabble clock.
The Queen's Gambit Chess
Learn and play chess with interactive lessons, puzzles, and matches. Visualize moves like a character from the show and track your progress on a unique game map. Compete against friends or AI.
- Interactive chess lessons
- Play puzzles and matches
- Beth Vision move visualization
- Multiplayer and AI opponents
- Game progress map
- In-game glossary
- Undo and review moves
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Available exclusively for Netflix members. Welcome to Beth Harmon's world. Take chess lessons, play puzzles and matches, or compete against friends online in this stunning love letter to the show. From beginners to chess masters, this immersive chess experience pays homage to the award-winning drama and has something for everyone. MAP YOUR CHESS PROGRESSION • A beautifully rendered map of Beth's local haunts will act as your central hub throughout the game. • Play custom games on 3D or 2D chess boards, track weekly game goals to earn rewards, learn your and friends' stats, access a chess lesson library and more through this central map. SEE CHESS LIKE BETH • Take advantage of the game's unique "Beth Vision" feature to visualize your next move or see threats on the board, just like Beth in the show. LEARN TO PLAY CHESS IN MULTIPLAYER MODE OR SOLO • Play chess matches with friends or play against sophisticated AI that replicates the playing level and style of your favorite characters. • Multiplayer modes include: multiplayer online matchmaking, multiplayer online invite a friend, or in-person pass & play with a friend. MEET UP WITH OLD FRIENDS AND FAMILIAR FACES • Learn chess with Mr. Shaibel, engage in chess matches with Borgov or challenge Beth to matches in the park. Checkmate. LEARN THE LANGUAGE OF CHESS • Are you a beginner, or just need a lingo refresher? Use the in-game glossary to learn new terms or track ones you've already learned. • Track everything from move evaluations (book, blunder, mistake) to general terms (checkmate, ranks, files) and advanced terms (fianchetto, pins, fork) as you play. FUN WAYS TO PLAY, LEARN CHESS AND LEVEL UP • Pick a skill level and take chess lessons at a pace that's right for you. Players are able to pick from three different levels of increasing difficulty (novice, intermediate, advanced). • Make a mistake? Try again by taking advantage of the "undo" feature in the game. You can also analyze your moves by pressing the "review" button to learn from mistakes, improve your movements and take advantage of missed opportunities. • Collect custom postcards and earn unique rewards for your profile to show off to your friends. • Complete a variety of puzzles to gain the skills you need to play like a master of chess. - Created by Rockwater Games, a Ripstone Studio.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Queen's Gambit Chess at every 2 months against Chess Timer's every 11 months. The Queen's Gambit Chess also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 55). Chess Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Chess Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Queen's Gambit Chess sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Chess Timer against 4.4 for The Queen's Gambit Chess. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Queen's Gambit Chess has 1.2K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Chess Timer's written reviews are positive against 45% of The Queen's Gambit Chess's.
Chess Timer ships an update every 11 months, The Queen's Gambit Chess every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess Timer | The Queen's Gambit Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (55 ratings) | 4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | 45.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 55 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | DAVID CROOKS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LIMITED | Netflix, Inc. |
Customer experience
Chess Timer
The Queen's Gambit Chess
Bugs and requests
Chess Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
The Queen's Gambit Chess
Reported bugs
5 issues- Game crashes on launch or during matches
- Issues with piece movement and board display
- Inability to log in or connect to the server
- Puzzles and challenges with incorrect solutions
- Saved progress not syncing across devices
Requested features
5 requests- Customizable text size and board layouts
- More advanced chess puzzles and training
- Ability to review and analyze past games
- Online multiplayer with real-time gameplay
- Option to disable tutorials and jump straight to gameplay
In-app purchases
Chess Timer
- Chess Timer Pro$2.99
The Queen's Gambit Chess
- Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month
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