Comparison

Tempest Game Clock vs Backgammon Score Card

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Backgammon Score Card

This app provides a digital scorekeeper for backgammon and chess players. It offers accurate, real-time score updates with an intuitive interface, allowing players to focus on strategy and enjoyment without the hassle of manual tracking.

Highlights
  • Accurate digital scorekeeping
  • Real-time score updates
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Clear score visibility
  • Regular updates based on feedback
Features
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The Score Card app by Stones & Dice is a thoughtfully designed digital scorekeeper for backgammon and chess players. Built with simplicity, accuracy, and elegance in mind, it removes the hassle of manual score tracking so you can focus fully on strategy and enjoyment. Key Features: Accurate Digital Scorekeeping – Eliminate errors and frustrations of paper scoring with a reliable digital solution. Real-Time Updates – Enter scores instantly and watch totals update automatically, keeping everyone on the same page. Intuitive Design – A clean, user-friendly interface makes score entry quick and effortless. Clear Visibility – Bright, legible displays ensure scores are easy to read, even from a distance. Ongoing Support – Regular updates based on user feedback. The Score Card app isn’t just a utility—it’s a modern companion for timeless games. Whether at home, in a club, or at a tournament, let Stones & Dice handle the numbers while you stay focused on the game.

Screenshots

Tempest Game Clock4 screens
Backgammon Score Card4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tempest Game Clock at 4.9 against Backgammon Score Card's 1.0. Tempest Game Clock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tempest Game Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tempest Game Clock has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tempest Game Clock versus Backgammon Score Card: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempest Game ClockBackgammon Score Card
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTEMPO-GAMES LLCStones & Dice

Customer experience

Tempest Game Clock

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Backgammon Score Card

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tempest Game Clock

No in-app purchases

None

Backgammon Score Card

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tempest Game Clock free?
Tempest Game Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backgammon Score Card free?
Backgammon Score Card is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tempest Game Clock or Backgammon Score Card?
Tempest Game Clock is rated higher. Tempest Game Clock averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Backgammon Score Card averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tempest Game Clock or Backgammon Score Card have ads?
Backgammon Score Card shows ads; Tempest Game Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Tempest Game Clock or Backgammon Score Card?
Tempest Game Clock ships an update every 2 months, and Backgammon Score Card every 2 months. Most recently, Tempest Game Clock was updated on September 9, 2026 and Backgammon Score Card on September 18, 2026.

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