Comparison

Rift Valley Timer vs Chronix

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

Head to head
About

Rift Valley Timer

This app provides a distraction-free countdown timer experience. Create and manage groups of sequential timers with customizable alerts and visual cues. Choose from multiple display styles for optimal visibility.

Highlights
  • Sequential timer groups
  • Customizable sounds and vibration
  • Flexible timer editing
  • Multiple display styles
  • Gesture and toolbar controls
  • Visual alerts with color cues
Features
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RiVal.T is a powerful, distraction-free countdown timer app. Create and manage groups of sequential timers, each with customizable sounds, vibration, and visual alerts. The app features: Sequential Timer Groups: Organize timers into groups that run one after another, with optional transition beeps and customizable alarms for each group. Drag and drop timers between these groups. Flexible Timer Editing: Set start, warning, and final thresholds for each timer, with intuitive picker wheels for hours, minutes, and seconds. Instantly see which phase you’re in with green, yellow, and red color cues. Three Distinct Timer Displays: Choose between a retro numeric LED, a circular progress donut, or a traffic light-style display, all designed for maximum visibility and minimal distraction. Gesture and Toolbar Controls: Start, pause, rewind, or fast-forward timers with simple gestures or an optional on-screen toolbar, making the app perfect for both quick access and hands-free operation. RiVal.T brings clarity and precision to your timing needs, whether you’re on stage, in the gym, or managing complex routines.

About

Chronix

Features
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Elevate your chess experience with Chronix, specially crafted to bring precision timing and peace of mind to your games. Designed for both casual players and seasoned pros, this app redefines how you manage your chess matches. Key Features: - Peer-to-Peer Connectivity: Sync your ChessClock with opponents' devices for synchronized timing, ensuring fair and accurate gameplay. - Enhanced Security: Safeguard your valuable device by keeping it in a secure location while Chronix handles the timing for you. Say goodbye to leaving your expensive phone vulnerable on park benches or tables. - Intuitive Interface: Effortlessly control and adjust time settings using the app's user-friendly interface, designed for quick and easy operation. - Customizable Settings: Tailor the clock to your preferences with adjustable time increments, delay options, and more. - Time Control Templates: Choose from a variety of classic time controls, including Blitz, Rapid, USCF, FIDE, and more. - Vibrant Visuals: Experience clear and vibrant time displays that keep you informed at a glance, without disrupting your focus. Whether you're challenging friends in a park, a cafe, or at home, Chronix ensures your device's security and lets you focus on what truly matters - the game. Download now and rediscover chess with the confidence of knowing your device is safe and your timing is spot on. Your feedback is integral as we continue to enhance Chronix. Play smarter, play secure.

Screenshots

Rift Valley Timer4 screens
Chronix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Chronix at Free against Rift Valley Timer's $1.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Chronix is free to download; Rift Valley Timer costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Rift Valley Timer versus Chronix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRift Valley TimerChronix
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRift Valley Software, Inc.Chess Moves LLC

In-app purchases

None

Rift Valley Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Chronix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rift Valley Timer free?
Rift Valley Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chronix free?
Chronix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rift Valley Timer or Chronix have ads?
Neither Rift Valley Timer nor Chronix shows ads.

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