Comparison

EntraHOME vs Chess Timing

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

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EntraHOME

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EntraHOME offers worldwide access control with an intuitive and secure app. Easily setup routines to control the access to a medical practice or to control the lighting of an office, a home. Add up to 100 users and maintain full control with individual user rights. Give staff limited access to a parking lot or make sure that housekeeping disables the alarm within a chosen time period. EntraHOME also offers a keypad extension. Users can have access by keycode or/and smart device. All activities are saved in an event log. Receive alert messages whenever and wherever you are for specific events. The EntraHOME app works in combination with the EntraHOME controller, also available at Entrya. Certain functions depend on the chosen subscription. More information can be found in the app or at https://entrya.com. Subscriptions ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Should you choose to upgrade to a Lite or Pro subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Lite: Your monthly subscription is €0.99 per month, while the yearly subscription is €9.99 per year. (Price may vary by location.) Pro: The yearly subscription is €49,99 per year. (Price may vary by location.) Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. Auto-renewal may be turned off in your Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. You can also manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. EntraHOME Terms of Service: https://entrya.be/terms-of-service/ EntraHOME Privacy Policy: https://entrya.be/privacy-policy/

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Chess Timing

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Chess Timer – Master Your Moves, Perfect Your Timing Timing is everything in chess. Whether you’re battling over the board in a classical tournament or playing blitz in the café, your decisions aren’t just measured by precision—they’re measured by time. Chess Timer brings that same thrill and control to your phone or tablet with a clean, reliable, and modern design built for serious players and casual enthusiasts alike. With Chess Timer, you can simulate real tournament time controls anywhere. Tap to start your opponent’s clock, pause the game with a single touch, or reset instantly for your next match. Every second counts, and every tap matters. Designed to feel like a real wooden chess clock but with the accuracy and convenience of digital timing, this app helps you sharpen your time management and discipline in every match. FEATURES • Simple Tap Controls – Start, pause, and switch turns effortlessly with intuitive tapping. • Dual Timer Display – Two large countdown timers representing each player, visible from any angle. • Move Counter – Track how many moves each player has made during the game. • Blinking Warning Mode – The active player’s timer flashes red and plays a warning sound in the last 8 seconds, so you’ll never lose track under pressure. • Sound Alerts – Optional beeps notify you in the final seconds (can be muted anytime). • Pause and Resume Anytime – Perfect for analysis, teaching, or casual games. • Reset Button – Restart both timers instantly for the next round. • Screen Always On – Keeps your display active while the timer runs—no interruptions. • Elegant Dark & Light Themes – Focused visuals that look great in any environment. • Offline Use – No internet connection required. Play anywhere, anytime. HOW IT WORKS Tap the center play button to start both timers. The first tap activates the top clock, counting down your opponent’s time. Tap the active section when your turn ends—it stops your timer and starts theirs. Each player’s clock runs alternately, ensuring fair timing just like in over-the-board tournaments. The middle timer keeps track of total session duration, while move counters update automatically. When only 8 seconds remain, the timer turns red and plays a short beep each second—a psychological nudge that builds focus and tension, just like a real match clock. If you need to take a break, tap pause; everything freezes instantly. When ready, resume or reset with a single tap. FULL CONTROL IN YOUR HANDS Unlike physical clocks, Chess Timer gives you total flexibility. You can adjust time limits, increments, and delay rules before starting, experiment with different formats, or train under faster conditions to sharpen your reflexes. For coaches and clubs, it’s a reliable companion for training sessions and tournaments. WHY USE CHESS TIMER? Because time isn’t just a rule—it’s part of the strategy. Learning to balance deep calculation with time pressure is what separates good players from great ones. This app helps you practice that discipline anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re preparing for tournaments, teaching beginners, or simply enjoying a friendly match, Chess Timer gives you the professional precision you need without the hassle of carrying a physical clock. PERFECT FOR: • Club tournaments and friendly games • Blitz, bullet, and rapid formats • Chess coaching and training • Timing other two-player board games (Go, Shogi, Checkers, etc.) • Players who want accuracy, speed, and reliability in one app Your Time, Your Move, Your Victory With Chess Timer, every game becomes a test of both mind and time. Stay sharp, stay fast, and never lose on the clock again. Download now and take control of every second on the board!

Screenshots

EntraHOME4 screens
Chess Timing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess Timing at none against EntraHOME's 3. Chess Timing also leads on device support and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price 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. EntraHOME sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Chess Timing asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
EntraHOME versus Chess Timing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEntraHOMEChess Timing
PriceFreeFree
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEntrya Technologies bvbaAhmed Abu-Kalal

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EntraHOME

Subscriptions3
  • Lite Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Lite Annual$9.491 Year
  • Pro Annual$47.991 Year
None

Chess Timing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EntraHOME free?
EntraHOME is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess Timing free?
Chess Timing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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