ChessClock vs Time Control for Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChessClock
This app provides a digital and analog chess clock with customizable time controls, including Fischer, Bronstein, and USCF delay modes. It features a classic skeuomorphic design and highlights the active clock for easy tracking during games.
- Dual clock display
- Fischer, Bronstein, USCF delay modes
- Analog and digital modes
- Independent clock settings
- Active clock highlighting
- Skeuomorphic design
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My original iOS Chess Clock from 2008 is back... in all its old-school Skeuomorphic glory! Two clocks. Tap one to start the other counting down. Tap both to stop both. Tap the little clock icon to set the time, and the info button to change the settings. Chess Clock includes features found in competition chess clocks, including Fischer, Bronstein, and USCF ("Simple") delay modes, which work in both digital and the visually appealing analog mode. Also, since this version was rewritten entirely within the borders of Switzerland, I guess this might be the cheapest Swiss timepiece you can have. Features: • Analog flag movement that swings back and forth as it falls (which took me a silly amount of time to get right, but I like it) • Set each clock independently • Analog and digital modes • Adjustable time delay (Bronstein, Fischer, and USCF modes) • Highlights the currently running clock
Time Control for Chess
This app provides a simple and intuitive way to manage chess game timers for over-the-board play. It supports various increment types and offers visual and haptic feedback for moves. Users can easily switch between light and dark modes.
- Multiple increment types (Fischer, Bronstein, US Delay)
- At-a-glance time display
- One-tap turn switching
- Sound and haptic feedback
- Light and Dark Mode
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- Play without increments, or choose Fischer, Bronstein or US Delay. - Keep an eye on the remaining time at a glance. - Quickly switch turn by tapping anywhere on the screen when you’ve made your move. - Get timely feedback via sounds and haptics. - Switch between Light and Dark Mode.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Time Control for Chess at 100% against ChessClock's 38%. Time Control for Chess also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ChessClock ships an update every 8 months, Time Control for Chess every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChessClock | Time Control for Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aardustry GmbH | Emil Baehr |
Customer experience
ChessClock
Time Control for Chess
In-app purchases
ChessClock
No in-app purchases
Time Control for Chess
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ChessClock free?
Is Time Control for Chess free?
Do ChessClock or Time Control for Chess have ads?
Which is updated more often, ChessClock or Time Control for Chess?
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