Tempest Game Clock vs Miko Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tempest Game Clock
This companion app transforms your iPhone into a high-definition display for a physical, tournament-style game clock. It pairs with the clock to provide clear analog and digital timing for various board games, including a strict tournament mode.
- iPhone display integration
- Analog and digital game timing
- Supports increments and delays
- Tournament mode
- Compatible with Chess, Backgammon, Go, Scrabble, etc.
- Pairs with physical game clock
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This is a COMPANION APP to the Tempest Game Clock (available at tempestclock.com) A unique, tournament-style, heavy-weighted game clock that uses your own iPhone as its high definition, full color display. This app is intended only for owners of the Tempest Game Clock: a deluxe traditional form factor chess clock (using a patented precision rocker to control play during the game, not the touch screen). It pairs with this app to deliver clear analog and digital game timing with or without increments, delays, sudden death or OT time controls. Perfect for Chess, Backgammon, Go, Scrabble, Othello/Reversi, Checkers/Draughts, and other board games. Tempest features a strict TOURNAMENT MODE - which disables all phone / text functionality during rated games per FIDE and USCF guidelines. To see the clock in action and to order yours, please visit tempestclock.com.
Miko Chess
This application offers a comprehensive chess experience for players of all levels. It allows users to challenge AI opponents, analyze their games, track progress, and compete with players worldwide. Discover new strategies and improve your skills with advanced features.
- Challenge AI up to ELO 3200+
- Adaptive AI adjusts to your play
- Unlimited game import and analysis
- Track performance progress
- Live broadcasting of gameplay
- Compete online on chess.com and Lichess
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Welcome to the realm of Miko Chess - a chess app that places you in a royal court of strategists, where you are the king or queen! As you explore the regal rewards of our app, you'll quickly discover why it's one of the best chess apps. Ideal for beginners, enthusiasts, and seasoned professionals alike, Miko Chess App goes beyond traditional play to help you learn, analyze, and master chess, making Miko Chess App your perfect chess companion. Key Features: Challenge Our AI and Bots: Up to ELO 3200+ to test your mettle, refine your strategy. Access to the best LiChess bots. Adaptive AI: Miko’s A.I. adjusts to your moves, making each game a new adventure. Unlimited Game Import and Analysis: Learn from each move, from pawn to king. Track Performance Progress: Unlimited game history to replay victories and learn from defeats. Live Broadcasting: Share your gameplay with the world and become a chess champion. Compete Online: Miko against millions of global players on chess.com and Lichess for an intense, international challenge. Miko Chess awaits you - Download now and start your epic chess journey! Experience exciting new features, challenge formidable AI, plunge into advanced game analysis, and receive personalized feedback on every game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Miko Chess at every 4 days against Tempest Game Clock's every 2 months. Miko Chess also leads on ratings volume (326 vs 8). Tempest Game Clock's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Tempest Game Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Miko Chess has 326 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Tempest Game Clock's written reviews are positive against 76% of Miko Chess's.
Tempest Game Clock ships an update every 2 months, Miko Chess every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tempest Game Clock | Miko Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better | 4.4 (326 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 76.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 326 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 250 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TEMPO-GAMES LLC | emotix |
Customer experience
Tempest Game Clock
Miko Chess
Bugs and requests
Tempest Game Clock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Miko Chess
Reported bugs
7 issues- App stopped resetting pieces after rebrand
- App not recording moves
- App no longer recognizes input moves
- Bluetooth issues with Grand Kingdom Chess set
- Cannot log in
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- Doesn't connect to the app
- Invalid number for Kuwait
Requested features
7 requests- Update for invalid numbers (Kuwait)
- Fix Bluetooth issues with Grand Kingdom Chess set
- Improve app performance
- Add practice mode
- Add customizable sounds
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- Allow playing purely from phone
- Regular software updates for iOS app
In-app purchases
Tempest Game Clock
No in-app purchases
Miko Chess
No in-app purchases
Questions
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