Timely vs Just Chess Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Timely
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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!
Just Chess Clock
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Just Chess Clock A chess clock. That's it. No ads, no account, no permissions. Pick a time control, tap, play. Most chess clock apps ask for an email or run a banner across the bottom while you're in time trouble. This one has no network access at all, so there's nothing to serve and nothing to send. At the board: > Tap the screen to end your move > Digits readable across a table > Low-time warning before the flag > Pause and resume > Screen stays awake while the clock runs > Simple time presets Privacy No account, no tracking, no analytics, no network access. Nothing is collected. Free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Timely at 3 against Just Chess Clock's 1. Timely also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Timely | Just Chess Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Diego Lavalle | Vadym Grynchenko |
In-app purchases
Timely
No in-app purchases
Just Chess Clock
No in-app purchases





