Chess Timer vs Blindfold 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.
Blindfold Chess
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Master the ultimate chess skill: playing entire games without ever seeing the board, put your blindfold on! Blindfold Chess is built specifically to train visualization, calculation, and board memory — from your first move to the last. Train progressively with four visualization modes: • Full Board — Classic chess with full visual assistance • Occupied Squares — See where pieces exist, but not which pieces • Hide Pieces — The board remains, but every move must be visualized from memory • Full Blindfold — No board. No hints. Pure mental chess Most players improve their visualization much faster than they expect. Voice control makes blindfold play feel natural. Say: “e4” “Knight to f3” “Bishop takes d5” Moves execute instantly without touching the screen — perfect for eyes-closed training. Prefer touch controls? Tap or drag pieces normally with full board interaction support. Game Modes • Solo Training — Play against Stockfish at any strength level, from beginner to grandmaster • Pass & Play — Play face to face with automatic board flipping between turns • Online Multiplayer — Challenge friends anywhere with a simple 6-letter code — no account required Every game is saved automatically. Replay moves, export PGNs, and analyze games in your favorite chess tools. ------ Read our full terms and conditions and our privacy policy at https://sites.google.com/view/blindfoldchess-app/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chess Timer at 16.0 against Blindfold Chess's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Chess Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Blindfold Chess sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Chess Timer | Blindfold Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (55 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 55 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | DAVID CROOKS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LIMITED | ALAN FRANCESCHINI |
In-app purchases
Chess Timer
- Chess Timer Pro$2.99
Blindfold Chess
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Purchase$29.99
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