Comparison

Timely vs Chess Clock Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Timely

Features
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Timely is a chess clock with advanced features including: - Full-screen gesture area: No need to ever look at the screen. - Double-tap to end turn: Prevent accidental touches. - Zen mode: See only the time remaining for maximum focus. - Additional information. Tap to display the current configuration, number of moves, current side and more. - Quick actions: Pause the game to access handy shortcuts. - Quick help: Easily see instructions on how to use the timer screen. - Dashboard: Configure your timers from a central location. - Recent timers: Your latest configurations are automatically saved for you. - Presets: Special pre-configured timers for standard Blitz, Rapid and classic games. - Back to timer: Go back to your paused timer at any time without losing state. - Semaphores: Quickly identify whose action is required with recognizable background colors. - Portrait layout with inverted messages: Lay your iPhone/iPad on the table for both players to be able to read their remaining times. - Landscape layout. See both clocks side-by-side when the device is leaned. - Other side starts the clock. Have your opponent start the timer for the first turn or after a pause. - Alternative starting side: Have the opposite side open for inclusiveness. - Simple and Bronstein-style delays. - Fischer and Fischer before increments. - Option to apply delay to first move as in FIDE tournaments. - Sudden death mode: Whoever runs out of time for the turn losses! - Hourglass mode: Your time used is your opponent's gain. And more exciting features to be added in future releases!

About

Chess Clock Pro

Features
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The chess clock built for serious over-the-board play. Whether you're running a blitz match at the coffee shop or a classical tournament at the club, Chess Clock Pro gives you precise, reliable time control with zero fuss. EVERY TIME CONTROL YOU NEED Bullet: 1+0, 2+1 Blitz: 3+0, 3+2, 5+0, 5+3 Rapid: 10+0, 15+10 Classical: 30+0, 60+30, 90+30 Pick a preset and start playing in seconds. Your last-used time control is remembered so you can jump right back in. THREE INCREMENT MODES - Fischer: Time added after each move - Delay: Grace period before your clock ticks down - Bronstein: Time bank up to the increment value Most chess clock apps only support Fischer. Chess Clock Pro handles all three โ€” the same modes used in FIDE-rated tournaments worldwide. DESIGNED FOR REAL GAMES - Tap to switch โ€” responsive controls with debounce protection against accidental double-taps - Move counter for both players - Low-time warnings at 10s, 20s, 30s, or 60s โ€” you choose the threshold - Fractional seconds displayed under 20 seconds for precision timing - Screen stays awake during play โ€” no interruptions mid-game - Pause and resume anytime - Game-over screen with final times and results LOOKS GREAT, FEELS RIGHT Clean, modern interface with a monospace display built for readability at a glance. Choose Dark, Light, or System theme. Clock tap sounds and haptic feedback make every move feel satisfying. Turn them off if you prefer silence. PRO FEATURES Unlock the full clock with a one-time purchase: - Custom time controls โ€” set any base time and increment you want - Delay and Bronstein increment modes - Classical time control presets - Unlimited time control combinations Perfect for tournament directors, chess coaches, and players who need specific time settings for their club or event. NOT JUST FOR CHESS Chess Clock Pro works beautifully as a game timer for Go, Scrabble, Shogi, and any two-player board game that needs a countdown clock. If your game needs a timer, this is it. PRIVACY FIRST No account required. No ads. Your data stays on your device. Download Chess Clock Pro and never argue about time again.

Screenshots

Timely3 screens
Chess Clock Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timely at none against Chess Clock Pro's 1. Timely also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Chess Clock Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timely asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 2 level
Timely versus Chess Clock Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimelyChess Clock Pro
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiego LavalleRevelRain

In-app purchases

None

Timely

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Chess Clock Pro

One-time1
  • ChessClock PRO$4.99

Questions

Is Timely free?
Timely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess Clock Pro free?
Chess Clock Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timely or Chess Clock Pro have ads?
Neither Timely nor Chess Clock Pro shows ads.

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