# It's Almost Time vs Chess Clock

The clearest difference is price: Chess Clock at Free against It's Almost Time's $1.99. Chess Clock also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). It's Almost Time's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Chess Clock is free to download; It's Almost Time costs $1.99 up front. Chess Clock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. It's Almost Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for It's Almost Time against 4.5 for Chess Clock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 42 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of It's Almost Time's written reviews are positive against 69% of Chess Clock's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | It's Almost Time | Chess Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-almost-time/id437756921/reviews)** | [4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-clock-speed-timer/id6497330518/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 68.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 14 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [hot-n-GUI, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/424513444) | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) |

## What reviewers say

### It's Almost Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-almost-time/id437756921)

Track the time remaining until important events with customizable countdowns. Set notifications and choose display details for each occasion. Share events with friends and access them across devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdown display (years to seconds), Adjustable colors for portrait and landscape modes, Event notifications, Unlimited occasions, iCloud synchronization, Event sharing via email and messages, Multiple widget types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chess Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-clock-speed-timer/id6497330518)

This app provides a clean, ad-free timer for various chess game formats, including blitz and rapid. It offers customizable time controls, supports Fischer and Bronstein increment modes, and tracks game statistics for both players. Easily adjust time during a game and switch between portrait and landscape orientations.

**Highlights:** Ad-free interface, Fischer and Bronstein increment modes, Customizable timers, Adjust time during game, Move counter and statistics, Portrait and landscape support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Chess Clock Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Chess Clock Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Chess Clock Premium | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Chess Clock Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Chess Clock Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is It's Almost Time free?

It's Almost Time costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chess Clock free?

Chess Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, It's Almost Time or Chess Clock?

It's Almost Time is rated higher. It's Almost Time averages 4.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Chess Clock averages 4.5 from 42 ratings.

### Do It's Almost Time or Chess Clock have ads?

Neither It's Almost Time nor Chess Clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, It's Almost Time or Chess Clock?

It's Almost Time ships an update every 5 weeks, and Chess Clock every 5 weeks. Most recently, It's Almost Time was updated on September 5, 2026 and Chess Clock on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*