Comparison

The Chess Clock App vs Chess Timer (P2P Clock)

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

Head to head
About

The Chess Clock App

This app provides a customizable timer for various board games, including chess and shogi. It supports multiple time control modes like Sudden Death, Fischer, Byoyomi, and Handicap, allowing for individual player settings. Ideal for 2-4 player matches.

Highlights
  • Multiple time control modes
  • Fischer Mode support
  • Byoyomi Mode support
  • Sudden Death Mode support
  • Handicap time control
  • Customizable per-player settings
  • Supports 2-4 player games
Features
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The Chess Clock is a simple yet powerful game timer app, designed not only for two-player matches like shogi and chess, but also for 3–4 player games and various board game scenarios. Supported time control modes: - Sudden Death A classic format where the game ends when a player's time runs out. Each player’s initial time can be customized individually. - Fischer Mode A format where a fixed amount of time (e.g., +10 seconds) is added after each move. Both initial time and increment time can be set per player. - Byoyomi Mode After a player's main time runs out, each move must be played within a fixed number of seconds (e.g., 30 seconds). The byoyomi time and when it starts can be customized for each match. - Handicap Time Control Customize different time settings for each player to create a balanced or challenging match using any of the above formats. The app is perfect for serious chess and shogi matches, as well as for multiplayer board games with 3–4 players. With flexible per-player settings, it adapts to a wide range of game styles and situations. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Chess Timer (P2P Clock)

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Replace your chess clock with your phone. Link two phones so you don't need to touch the other phone and no one touches yours. Links over fast servers for accurate time, no account required. Choose your time control and you're ready to play. The 2nd player joins and the game starts. Easy replacement for a Chess Clock. Preset or custom game lengths. Press buttons only on your phone, join with a QR code no need to share private details Want to save your stats? Email our support as we are adding new features.

Screenshots

The Chess Clock App3 screens
Chess Timer (P2P Clock)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess Timer (P2P Clock) at none against The Chess Clock App's 2. Chess Timer (P2P Clock) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 36 months). On price 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. The Chess Clock App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Chess Timer (P2P Clock) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Chess Clock App ships an update every 36 months, Chess Timer (P2P Clock) every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and December 24, 2025 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Chess Clock App versus Chess Timer (P2P Clock): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Chess Clock AppChess Timer (P2P Clock)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVida Apps IncorporatedBrad Evans

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Chess Clock App

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan - 1 Month1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Plan - 1 Year1 Month trial$29.991 Year
None

Chess Timer (P2P Clock)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Chess Clock App free?
The Chess Clock App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess Timer (P2P Clock) free?
Chess Timer (P2P Clock) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Chess Clock App or Chess Timer (P2P Clock) have ads?
The Chess Clock App shows ads; Chess Timer (P2P Clock) does not.
Which is updated more often, The Chess Clock App or Chess Timer (P2P Clock)?
The Chess Clock App ships an update every 36 months, and Chess Timer (P2P Clock) every 6 weeks. Most recently, The Chess Clock App was updated on September 11, 2026 and Chess Timer (P2P Clock) on December 24, 2025.

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