Comparison

Tempest Game Clock vs KnightKnight

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

KnightKnight

Record and track your over-the-board chess games digitally. Connect with local players, create tournaments, and build a verified match history with professional ratings.

Highlights
  • QR code match creation
  • Professional Glicko-2 rating system
  • Verified match history
  • Local player discovery
  • Tournament creation and management
  • Optional photo verification
Features
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Knight² is the social chess passport that brings your over-the-board games into the digital age. Whether you play at the park, a café, or a club, Knight² lets you record every match, track your progress with professional Glicko-2 ratings, and connect with players in your area. KEY FEATURES • QR Code Match Creation — Scan your opponent's code to start a verified match instantly. No manual entry, no hassle. • Professional Rating System — Glicko-2 calculations power your rating. See how you stack up across bullet, blitz, rapid, and classical time controls. • Verified Match History — Every game is recorded and confirmed. Build a permanent, trustworthy record of your chess career. • Local Discovery — Find nearby players and chess events. See who's active in your community. • Tournaments & Events — Create and join local tournaments. Bracket management, check-in, and results all in one place. • Photo Verification — Optional photo proof for disputed matches keeps the game honest. • Privacy Controls — You decide what others see. Control your profile visibility, stats, and leaderboard presence. WHY KNIGHT²? Casual chess players deserve more than faded scoresheets and forgotten games. Knight² gives you a verified identity, a real rating, and a way to meet players at your level—whether you're a weekend warrior or a club regular. Download Knight² and start building your chess passport today.

Screenshots

Tempest Game Clock4 screens
KnightKnight3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KnightKnight at 5.0 against Tempest Game Clock's 4.6. KnightKnight also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Tempest Game Clock's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

KnightKnight holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tempest Game Clock ships an update every 2 months, KnightKnight every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tempest Game Clock versus KnightKnight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempest Game ClockKnightKnight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB117 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTEMPO-GAMES LLCIsaac Jaramillo

Customer experience

Tempest Game Clock

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

KnightKnight

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tempest Game Clock

No in-app purchases

None

KnightKnight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tempest Game Clock free?
Tempest Game Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KnightKnight free?
KnightKnight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tempest Game Clock or KnightKnight?
KnightKnight is rated higher. Tempest Game Clock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while KnightKnight averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Tempest Game Clock or KnightKnight have ads?
Neither Tempest Game Clock nor KnightKnight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tempest Game Clock or KnightKnight?
Tempest Game Clock ships an update every 2 months, and KnightKnight every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tempest Game Clock was updated on November 3, 2026 and KnightKnight on October 28, 2026.

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