Tempest Game Clock vs zChess Clock
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.
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Tempest Game Clock | zChess Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TEMPO-GAMES LLC | Benjamin Zobrist |
In-app purchases
Tempest Game Clock
No in-app purchases
zChess Clock
No in-app purchases
Questions
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