Game vs Chess Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Game
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For everybody who needs a timer for games. Tired of searching your game sandclock, annoyed because they are far off precise or angry because they don't work at all ??? ------------------------------------------------- GameTimer stops this disaster at all ! ------------------------------------------------- Easy to use, don't get stucked, no sand queue, don't get lost and comes with sound.... - Big Time display - Different views vor seconds and minutes - default values accessible per button - Time setting with slider - Round your time value if required - Bargraph for the running time - Traffic light function green, yellow, red - Sound output if time elapsed - 5 high quality sound samples available - Timer start via iWatch possible - 4 common used times switchable via iWatch
Chess Timer
This app provides a fast and reliable clock for chess games, offering instant turn switching and customizable time controls. It features sound cues, clean themes, and offline functionality, making it ideal for various chess formats.
- One-tap turn switching
- Customizable time controls
- Sound cues
- Clean themes
- Offline functionality
- Pause and adjust on the fly
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Chess Timer is a fast, reliable chess clock that keeps your games flowing. Switch turns with instant feedback, pick ready-made presets, or tune the timer to your exact time control. Sound cues, clean themes, and handy adjustments make it ideal for blitz, rapid, or friendly over-the-board play. Features: One-tap turn switching with crisp sound cues Popular presets plus custom time controls and increments Pause, adjust time, and reset on the fly Clean, readable themes designed for tabletop play Works offline; optimized for low battery impact Why players choose Chess Timer: Built for speed: responsive taps with clear visual states Flexible: presets for common formats and custom options for clubs or house rules Focused: distraction-free layout that keeps the board center stage How it works: Pick a preset or set your own time and increment. Tap a player side to start the opponent’s clock. Tap after each move to switch; pause or adjust if needed. Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/dc3bbc5d-84b9-46dc-9482-19ea012f10e4 Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FEy7_FSN1sXOOB3D1Gg8Np0_FzPM2f5Q8A73aji3d8M/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Game at none against Chess Timer's 2. Chess Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Chess Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Game asks for nothing beyond the download.
Game ships an update every 12 months, Chess Timer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Game | Chess Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefan Arnhold | Andrii Kulchytskyi |
In-app purchases
Game
No in-app purchases
Chess Timer
- Chess Timer Weekly with 3 days free3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Chess Timer Yearly$19.991 Year









