Stopwatch´ vs Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stopwatch´
This application provides a straightforward and accurate stopwatch functionality. It is designed for precise timekeeping with a clean interface.
- Precise stopwatch
- Simple interface
- Accurate timekeeping
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A simple, precise stopwatch.
Chess
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Analog chess clock. Clocks can be rotated for ease of use. Lite version timers are limited to 10 minutes or lower.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess at none against Stopwatch´'s 1. Chess also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Stopwatch´'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 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
Both are free to download. Stopwatch´ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stopwatch´ ships an update monthly, Chess every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stopwatch´ | Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (305 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 305 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The App Tower Inc. | Paul Scott |
Bugs and requests
Stopwatch´
Reported bugs
3 issues- Ads covering the stopwatch display
- Timer jumping ahead unexpectedly
- Screen flickering/damage after prolonged use
Requested features
4 requests- Add lap/split time functionality
- Offer ad-free paid version
- Implement landscape mode support
- Add countdown timer feature
Chess
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stopwatch´
- Ad Removal$4.99
Chess
No in-app purchases
