Time Control for Chess vs Backgammon Game Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Time Control for Chess
This app provides a simple and intuitive way to manage chess game timers for over-the-board play. It supports various increment types and offers visual and haptic feedback for moves. Users can easily switch between light and dark modes.
- Multiple increment types (Fischer, Bronstein, US Delay)
- At-a-glance time display
- One-tap turn switching
- Sound and haptic feedback
- Light and Dark Mode
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- Play without increments, or choose Fischer, Bronstein or US Delay. - Keep an eye on the remaining time at a glance. - Quickly switch turn by tapping anywhere on the screen when you’ve made your move. - Get timely feedback via sounds and haptics. - Switch between Light and Dark Mode.
Backgammon Game Timer
Enhance your backgammon matches with tournament-style precision. This app provides professional time controls to keep your games flowing smoothly, allowing you to focus on strategy and pace. It offers an intuitive and elegant experience specifically designed for backgammon players.
- Tournament-style precision
- Professional time controls
- Intuitive and elegant design
- Tracks every second
- Enhances casual and competitive play
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Take Your Backgammon Matches to the Next Level Bring tournament-style precision to your backgammon sessions with the Backgammon Game Clock. Designed for players who value both strategy and pace, this clock keeps the match flowing smoothly so you can focus on the game, not the stopwatch. * Professional feel – play under the same time controls used in serious competitions. * Stay sharp – every second is tracked clearly, keeping both players engaged and on their toes. * Made for backgammon – intuitive, elegant, and built specifically for the game you love. Whether you’re training for your next tournament or adding excitement to casual play, the Backgammon Game Clock is your perfect companion. Download today and experience the thrill of backgammon with true competitive timing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Time Control for Chess at 100% against Backgammon Game Timer's 0%. Time Control for Chess also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Backgammon Game Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 10 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Time Control for Chess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Control for Chess has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Time Control for Chess's written reviews are positive against 0% of Backgammon Game Timer's.
Time Control for Chess ships an update every 10 months, Backgammon Game Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Time Control for Chess | Backgammon Game Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 178 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emil Baehr | Stones & Dice |
Customer experience
Time Control for Chess
Backgammon Game Timer
In-app purchases
Time Control for Chess
No in-app purchases
Backgammon Game Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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