# Puzzle Tracker vs Chess Clock & Chess Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Puzzle Tracker at 637 against Chess Clock & Chess Timer's 9. Puzzle Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). Chess Clock & Chess Timer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 77%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzle Tracker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Chess Clock & Chess Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Puzzle Tracker against 4.6 for Chess Clock & Chess Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzle Tracker has 637 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Puzzle Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chess Clock & Chess Timer's.

Puzzle Tracker ships an update every 8 days, Chess Clock & Chess Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzle Tracker | Chess Clock & Chess Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (637 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-tracker/id1561473799/reviews)** | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-clock-and-chess-timer/id6756974049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **637** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 88 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dawid Kurek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561473801) | [Maksym Farynets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863963980) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzle Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-tracker/id1561473799)

Organize your jigsaw puzzle collection and track your progress. Log completed puzzles, measure puzzling time, and categorize your collection into wishlists, waiting lists, or completed projects. Share your achievements with friends easily.

**Highlights:** Create puzzle gallery, Measure puzzling time with pause, Categorize puzzles (Wishlist, Waiting, Completed), Track progress by photos and days, Share results with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium version | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium version | $39.99 | per year |
| Small coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium coffee | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large coffee | $9.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Tracker Premium | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Easy photo storage and tracking of completed puzzles
- ✅ Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎯 Prevents duplicate purchases with quick lookup
- 📊 Useful statistics and data tracking features
- 🎲 Fun 'Wheel of Fortune' random puzzle selector

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive premium pricing ($50/year or $100 lifetime)
- 🔍 Limited search functionality (exact match only)
- 🐛 Barcode scanner frequently malfunctions or returns incorrect data
- 🔋 Battery drain issues on some devices
- 📱 Poor iPad optimization (zoomed/clunky interface)

**Reported bugs**

- Barcode scanner not working or producing incorrect results
- Photos not displaying in overview (only last 5 visible)
- Clicking on individual puzzles produces no response
- App crashes requiring phone restart
- Battery drain after closing app

**Requested features**

- Barcode scanning for free (currently subscription-only)
- Multiple completion times tracking for same puzzle
- Multi-user/profile support for couples or families
- Manual UPC number entry option
- Search function that works with partial/keyword matching


### Chess Clock & Chess Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-clock-and-chess-timer/id6756974049)

This app provides a tournament-ready chess clock for over-the-board games. It offers customizable time controls, including increments and delays, and supports features like time odds for uneven matchups. Enjoy a clean interface with sound cues and mid-game adjustments.

**Highlights:** Tournament-ready chess clock, Customizable time controls (increment, delay), Time odds for uneven matchups, Presets for various game speeds, Mid-game adjustments, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Days Free | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzle Tracker free?

Puzzle Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chess Clock & Chess Timer free?

Chess Clock & Chess Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Puzzle Tracker or Chess Clock & Chess Timer?

Puzzle Tracker is rated higher. Puzzle Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 637 ratings, while Chess Clock & Chess Timer averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do Puzzle Tracker or Chess Clock & Chess Timer have ads?

Neither Puzzle Tracker nor Chess Clock & Chess Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzle Tracker or Chess Clock & Chess Timer?

Puzzle Tracker ships an update every 8 days, and Chess Clock & Chess Timer monthly. Most recently, Puzzle Tracker was updated on September 22, 2026 and Chess Clock & Chess Timer on September 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*