Comparison

Rolling Stone Timer vs The Queen's Gambit Chess

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

Head to head
About

Rolling Stone Timer

Features
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Ready to rock, but can’t get your buzzer working? Don’t panic, because this app has everything you need to get you playing, partying and power-sliding your way through the Rolling Stone game. There’s one setting for the Head-to-Head Round and another for the Charades Round. PLEASE NOTE: This timer is intended to be used with the Rolling Stone Party Game by Big Potato. If you don’t own the game, this app can only be used as a rock-n-roll egg timer (but it would be a very undercooked egg). The Rolling Stone Game is made by Big Potato, an indie board game company from East London. Rolling Stone is a rock ’n’ roll music game that’s not just for music buffs. All you need to know are the names of some very famous bands, and have heard a famous song or two. Split into two teams, then get ready to battle it out and collect as many Artist Cards as you can. To win, you’ll have to survive the shout-out buzzer round, then move onto the charades round, where you’ll be describing bands and humming songs for your team to guess. For those about to play — we salute you.

About

The Queen's Gambit Chess

Learn and play chess with interactive lessons, puzzles, and matches. Visualize moves like a character from the show and track your progress on a unique game map. Compete against friends or AI.

Highlights
  • Interactive chess lessons
  • Play puzzles and matches
  • Beth Vision move visualization
  • Multiplayer and AI opponents
  • Game progress map
  • In-game glossary
  • Undo and review moves
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Available exclusively for Netflix members. Welcome to Beth Harmon's world. Take chess lessons, play puzzles and matches, or compete against friends online in this stunning love letter to the show. From beginners to chess masters, this immersive chess experience pays homage to the award-winning drama and has something for everyone. MAP YOUR CHESS PROGRESSION • A beautifully rendered map of Beth's local haunts will act as your central hub throughout the game. • Play custom games on 3D or 2D chess boards, track weekly game goals to earn rewards, learn your and friends' stats, access a chess lesson library and more through this central map. SEE CHESS LIKE BETH • Take advantage of the game's unique "Beth Vision" feature to visualize your next move or see threats on the board, just like Beth in the show. LEARN TO PLAY CHESS IN MULTIPLAYER MODE OR SOLO • Play chess matches with friends or play against sophisticated AI that replicates the playing level and style of your favorite characters. • Multiplayer modes include: multiplayer online matchmaking, multiplayer online invite a friend, or in-person pass & play with a friend. MEET UP WITH OLD FRIENDS AND FAMILIAR FACES • Learn chess with Mr. Shaibel, engage in chess matches with Borgov or challenge Beth to matches in the park. Checkmate. LEARN THE LANGUAGE OF CHESS • Are you a beginner, or just need a lingo refresher? Use the in-game glossary to learn new terms or track ones you've already learned. • Track everything from move evaluations (book, blunder, mistake) to general terms (checkmate, ranks, files) and advanced terms (fianchetto, pins, fork) as you play. FUN WAYS TO PLAY, LEARN CHESS AND LEVEL UP • Pick a skill level and take chess lessons at a pace that's right for you. Players are able to pick from three different levels of increasing difficulty (novice, intermediate, advanced). • Make a mistake? Try again by taking advantage of the "undo" feature in the game. You can also analyze your moves by pressing the "review" button to learn from mistakes, improve your movements and take advantage of missed opportunities. • Collect custom postcards and earn unique rewards for your profile to show off to your friends. • Complete a variety of puzzles to gain the skills you need to play like a master of chess. - Created by Rockwater Games, a Ripstone Studio.

Screenshots

Rolling Stone Timer2 screens
The Queen's Gambit Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rolling Stone Timer at none against The Queen's Gambit Chess's 1. Rolling Stone Timer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Queen's Gambit Chess sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Rolling Stone Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rolling Stone Timer ships an update daily, The Queen's Gambit Chess every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rolling Stone Timer versus The Queen's Gambit Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRolling Stone TimerThe Queen's Gambit Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—45.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.2K — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB1.8 GB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBig Potato Ltd.Netflix, Inc.

Bugs and requests

Rolling Stone Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Queen's Gambit Chess

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes on launch or during matches
  • Issues with piece movement and board display
  • Inability to log in or connect to the server
  • Puzzles and challenges with incorrect solutions
  • Saved progress not syncing across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable text size and board layouts
  • More advanced chess puzzles and training
  • Ability to review and analyze past games
  • Online multiplayer with real-time gameplay
  • Option to disable tutorials and jump straight to gameplay

In-app purchases

None

Rolling Stone Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

The Queen's Gambit Chess

Subscriptions1
  • Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Rolling Stone Timer free?
Rolling Stone Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Queen's Gambit Chess free?
The Queen's Gambit Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rolling Stone Timer or The Queen's Gambit Chess have ads?
Neither Rolling Stone Timer nor The Queen's Gambit Chess shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rolling Stone Timer or The Queen's Gambit Chess?
Rolling Stone Timer ships an update daily, and The Queen's Gambit Chess every 2 months. Most recently, Rolling Stone Timer was updated on October 28, 2026 and The Queen's Gambit Chess on November 7, 2026.

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