Comparison

Bughouse Clock vs Meeple Clock

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

Meeple Clock

Features
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Keep game night moving. Meeple Clock is a beautiful chess-style clock built for board games — every player gets their own colorful meeple wedge, and passing the turn is one tap. No more "whose turn is it?" and no more games that drag past midnight. Set an optional turn limit, hand the phone to the table, and play. HOW IT WORKS Set up your players, pick who goes first (or let the app choose at random), and place the phone in the middle of the table. The screen becomes a radial clock where each player owns a wedge. When your turn ends, tap your wedge — the clock instantly switches to the next player. FEATURES • Radial "table clock" layout — up to 10 players, each with their own meeple color • One-tap turn passing, designed to be used from any seat • Optional per-turn limit with a clear overtime alert, sound, and haptics • Pause anytime, and undo a turn if someone taps by mistake • Automatic round counting and a running total game clock • Results screen showing each player's total thinking time — and the fastest player crowned • Game history and stats saved on your device, with one-tap sharing • Keeps your screen awake during games, so the clock never disappears mid-turn • A clean dark design that looks great in the middle of any table GREAT FOR Strategy games, family game night, party games, tournaments — any tabletop game where turns matter. If your group has one player who takes forever (you know who), Meeple Clock is the friendly fix. No account, no ads, no subscription. Just press start and play.

Screenshots

Bughouse Clock4 screens
Meeple Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Meeple Clock at monthly against Bughouse Clock's every 40 months. 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, Meeple Clock monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Bughouse Clock versus Meeple Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBughouse ClockMeeple Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 40 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsaiah Clemonsoz soffy

In-app purchases

None

Bughouse Clock

No in-app purchases

None

Meeple Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bughouse Clock free?
Bughouse Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meeple Clock free?
Meeple Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bughouse Clock or Meeple Clock have ads?
Neither Bughouse Clock nor Meeple Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bughouse Clock or Meeple Clock?
Bughouse Clock ships an update every 40 months, and Meeple Clock monthly. Most recently, Bughouse Clock was updated on June 4, 2026 and Meeple Clock on September 10, 2026.

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