Comparison

Tempest Game Clock vs zChess Clock

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

zChess Clock

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Keep your games moving with zChess Clock, a clean, chess clock that’s easy to use and fully customizable. Whether you’re blitzing with friends or testing long time controls, ChessClock has you covered. Features: • Classic and modern modes – choose from standard time controls or create your own. • Custom timers – add increment, delay, or Bronstein time delay. • Hourglass mode – watch time flow between players for a fast, dynamic feel. • Simple and stylish design – tap to switch turns, and focus on the fun. • Save your favorites – quickly load your most-used setups. Built for chess lovers who just want to hit play and start the clock. Ready? Tap, move, and let the games begin.

Screenshots

Tempest Game Clock4 screens
zChess Clock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tempest Game Clock at 12.0 against zChess Clock's 26.0. On price, ads, 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tempest Game Clock versus zChess Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempest Game ClockzChess Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTEMPO-GAMES LLCBenjamin Zobrist

In-app purchases

None

Tempest Game Clock

No in-app purchases

None

zChess Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tempest Game Clock free?
Tempest Game Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is zChess Clock free?
zChess Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tempest Game Clock or zChess Clock have ads?
Neither Tempest Game Clock nor zChess Clock shows ads.

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