Comparison

Bughouse Clock vs RD Chess Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bughouse Clock

This application provides a synchronized chess clock designed specifically for the Bughouse chess variant. It features two clocks displayed simultaneously on a single screen, ideal for this unique two-player, two-board game.

Highlights
  • Synchronized clocks
  • Single-screen display
  • Bughouse chess variant focus
  • Free to use
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Chess clock for the bughouse chess variant. Two synchronized clocks on the same screen. Free with no ads!

About

RD Chess Timer

Features
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Chess Timer is a simple and elegant chess clock designed for players of all levels. Whether you’re playing a casual game with friends or a competitive tournament, this app helps you keep track of time easily and accurately.

Screenshots

Bughouse Clock4 screens
RD Chess Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RD Chess Timer at every 6 days against Bughouse Clock's every 40 months. Bughouse Clock's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bughouse Clock ships an update every 40 months, RD Chess Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Bughouse Clock versus RD Chess Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBughouse ClockRD Chess Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 40 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsaiah ClemonsRaghul S

In-app purchases

None

Bughouse Clock

No in-app purchases

None

RD Chess Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bughouse Clock free?
Bughouse Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RD Chess Timer free?
RD Chess Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bughouse Clock or RD Chess Timer have ads?
Neither Bughouse Clock nor RD Chess Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bughouse Clock or RD Chess Timer?
Bughouse Clock ships an update every 40 months, and RD Chess Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Bughouse Clock was updated on October 3, 2026 and RD Chess Timer on October 8, 2026.

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