# Satellite vs Easy Chess Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Easy Chess Timer at 5.0 against Satellite's 3.4. Easy Chess Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Satellite's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Satellite sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Easy Chess Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Easy Chess Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Satellite has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Satellite ships an update monthly, Easy Chess Timer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Satellite | Easy Chess Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-climbing-app/id1435848233/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-chess-timer-game-clock/id1618637948/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 24.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Funabashi Rocky Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435848232) | [NAOYA ONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530328146) |

## What reviewers say

### Satellite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-climbing-app/id1435848233)

Track your climbing sessions, view routes, and connect with friends at registered gyms. Share send videos, discover new beta, and even create your own training routes. Stay updated on gym progress and achievements.

**Highlights:** Gym search, Register sends, Send videos, Logbook, Rankings, Timeline, In-app gym card

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Plan (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Light Plan (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Plan (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Light Plan (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Gold Plan (Annual) | $28.49 | per year |
| Premium Plan (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus Plan (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |


### Easy Chess Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-chess-timer-game-clock/id1618637948)

This app provides a simple and customizable game clock for two-player board games like Chess, Shogi, and Go. Easily set time limits, adjust colors, and manage game flow with intuitive start, stop, and resume functions.

**Highlights:** Start and stop timer, Set time limits, Adjust color settings, Configure sound settings, Supports Chess, Shogi, and Go

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Satellite free?

Satellite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Easy Chess Timer free?

Easy Chess Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Satellite or Easy Chess Timer?

Easy Chess Timer is rated higher. Satellite averages 3.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Easy Chess Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Satellite or Easy Chess Timer have ads?

Both Satellite and Easy Chess Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Satellite or Easy Chess Timer?

Satellite ships an update monthly, and Easy Chess Timer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Satellite was updated on October 24, 2026 and Easy Chess Timer on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*