Comparison

Digital Chess Clock vs GameVault X

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

Head to head
About

Digital Chess Clock

This application transforms your iPhone into a digital chess clock. It displays move counts and remaining time, with customizable settings for delays and sound. Easily adjust clock times and manage game flow with intuitive pause and reset functions.

Highlights
  • Digital chess clock functionality
  • Displays move counts and remaining time
  • Customizable delay types (None, Bronstein, Fisher)
  • Adjustable clock times
  • Sound volume control
  • Pause and reset functions
Features
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This iPhone application allows the phone to act as a chess clock. The phone is placed to the side of the board with white being at the bottom of the phone, black at the top. The number of moves made is displayed, with the remaining number of moves left to make displayed in brackets. Pressing the start button causes the clock to start depending on whose turn it is to move. Once the clock is started the clock for the person to move starts counting down and the Clock text color changes to Black. The reset button, settings button and clock adjustment buttons are not available whilst the clock is running. Pressing the pause button whilst the clock is running will stop the clock and re-enable the settings, reset & clock adjust buttons (see the initial clock above). There are a number of setting to control the sound, the clock delay type and the initial clock settings. Pressing the settings button (the small letter i to the right of the start button) whilst paused brings up the setting display. The volume of the ticking is controlled by the slider on the settings page, moving it to the left reduces the volume of the clock. There are 3 settings for the delay type None - the clock will count down from the time the player makes a move. Bronstein - the clock will count down until the player makes a move at which point the delay time is added to the display. If the player takes less than the delay amount to make a move then only the amount of time taken to make the move is added. Fisher - the Delay amount is added to the time left and then the clock starts counting down. Each clock can be adjusted separately by pressing the adjust clock button (the small blue chevron at the bottom right of each clock). The clock time can be adjusted by pressing the appropriate amount of time to add or subtract (scroll down to see the times to subtract).

About

GameVault X

Transform any event into an adventure with this digital lock tool. Create thrilling escape rooms, scavenger hunts, or mystery parties by setting a secret PIN to unlock hidden photos or videos. It's perfect for parties, gift-giving, and interactive learning.

Highlights
  • Digital vault with PIN code
  • Unlock hidden photos and videos
  • 7 immersive themes
  • Smart hint system
  • Shareable game packages
  • Customizable countdown timer
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Turn any event into a thrilling adventure! GameVault X is the ultimate Game Master tool for escape rooms, scavenger hunts, and mystery parties. Transform your iPhone or iPad into a high-tech digital lock that protects a secret treasure. Whether you are planning a kids' birthday party, a romantic surprise, or a complex team-building event, GameVault X adds that final layer of excitement. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Set the Code: You choose a secret PIN code (3–8 digits). 2. Hide the Treasure: Select a photo or video from your library. This is the reward! 3. Lock the Vault: Place your device at the end of a scavenger hunt or escape room. 4. Crack the Code: Players must solve your real-world clues to find the code. When they enter the correct digits... SUCCESS! The vault opens with dramatic animations to reveal your hidden media. KEY FEATURES: • 7 Immersive Themes: Match your story! Choose from a classic Bank Vault, a futuristic Spaceship, a cursed Pirate Chest, a Submarine, a Magic Tree, and more. • Smart Hint System: Stuck? Enable automatic hints that show players which digits are correct and in the right position (Wordle-style logic). • Shareable Game Packages: Create a complete game setup and share it with a friend via a simple text key. Perfect for remote setups! • Full Customization: Set a countdown timer for extra pressure, force unique digits, or adjust when hints appear. • Video Support: Reveal a pre-recorded congratulatory video or the next clue in your story. PERFECT FOR: • Escape Rooms: The final lock that stops the clock. • Scavenger Hunts: The destination for the final clue. • Gift Giving: Make them work for their present! • Classrooms: Make math or history quizzes interactive. Download GameVault X today and become the legendary Game Master you were meant to be!

Screenshots

Digital Chess Clock4 screens
GameVault X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Digital Chess Clock at 5.0 against GameVault X's 2.0. Digital Chess Clock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). GameVault X's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. GameVault X sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Digital Chess Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Digital Chess Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Digital Chess Clock ships an update every 4 months, GameVault X every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Digital Chess Clock versus GameVault X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigital Chess ClockGameVault X
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB183 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilip BevanMarkus Wallgren

Customer experience

Digital Chess Clock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

GameVault X

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Digital Chess Clock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GameVault X

One-time1
  • Premium Escape Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Digital Chess Clock free?
Digital Chess Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GameVault X free?
GameVault X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Digital Chess Clock or GameVault X?
Digital Chess Clock is rated higher. Digital Chess Clock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while GameVault X averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Digital Chess Clock or GameVault X have ads?
Neither Digital Chess Clock nor GameVault X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Digital Chess Clock or GameVault X?
Digital Chess Clock ships an update every 4 months, and GameVault X every 6 weeks. Most recently, Digital Chess Clock was updated on October 16, 2026 and GameVault X on October 11, 2026.

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