ChessClock vs Color Wars
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ 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!ย 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: โข 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) โข Set each clock independently โข Analog and digital modes โข Adjustable time delay (Bronstein, Fischer, and USCF modes) โข Highlights the currently running clock
Color Wars
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Color Wars is an addictive puzzle/strategy game where you conquer neighboring areas by selecting the right colors. A simple tap starts the game โ but every choice matters! Choose the correct colors, expand your territory, and dominate the entire map. Features Smooth and minimalistic design Color-based territory expansion Easy to learn, challenging to master Fun gameplay for all ages Unique button sounds and looping game music Playable offline Lightweight and fast performance How to Play Pick a color โ all connected areas of that color become yours. Each move brings you closer to total domination. Capture the entire map with the fewest moves to achieve the best score! Why Color Wars? Relaxing yet strategic Perfect for players who love planning and clever decisions Ideal for short play sessions Ready to build your own color empire? Download now and show your true colors!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChessClock at none against Color Wars's 5. Color Wars's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Color Wars sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. ChessClock asks for nothing beyond the download.
ChessClock ships an update every 8 months, Color Wars every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChessClock | Color Wars |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 weeks โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 โ better | 15.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aardustry GmbH | Mehmet Gokay Gunes |
In-app purchases
ChessClock
No in-app purchases
Color Wars
- Cash$0.99
- Small Pack$2.99
- No Ads$2.99
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- Medium Pack$4.99
- Mega Pack$9.99
Questions
Is ChessClock free?
Is Color Wars free?
Do ChessClock or Color Wars have ads?
Which is updated more often, ChessClock or Color Wars?
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