# Chess without ads vs Chess Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chess without ads at 90% against Chess Timer's 43%. Chess without ads also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess without ads sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and Chess Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chess without ads holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess without ads has 38K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Chess without ads's written reviews are positive against 43% of Chess Timer's.

Chess without ads ships an update fortnightly, Chess Timer every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess without ads | Chess Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-without-ads/id522314512/reviews)** | [4.3 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-timer/id1208199658/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | **90.4% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Théron](https://appshunter.io/developer/423198262) | [DAVID CROOKS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654030206) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess without ads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-without-ads/id522314512)

Learn and play chess without distractions. This app offers guided lessons for beginners and advanced analysis for experts, helping you improve your game with intelligent suggestions and post-game reviews. Play offline and enjoy a seamless, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Ad-free learning and play, Introductory lessons for beginners, Grandmaster move suggestions, Game analysis with good/bad moves, Supports USCF and FIDE rating scales, Strong mobile chess engine, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO, 1 week | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| PRO, 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| PRO, 3 months | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Learn chess | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO, for life (SALE!) | $9.99 | one-time |
| PRO, for life (regular price) | $12.99 | one-time |
| PRO FOR LIFE - TODAY ONLY | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent chess training tool
- 🚀 Customizable difficulty levels
- 💡 Helpful move suggestions
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🚀 No ads or distractions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free version with paid upgrade
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💡 Desire for more chess variants and modes
- 🔒 Aggressive prompts to upgrade to paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on the login screen
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Inconsistent behavior when running out of free credits

**Requested features**

- Add more chess variants (3-check, king of the hill, etc.)
- Provide more detailed game analysis and feedback
- Improve the en passant move functionality
- Add online/multiplayer capabilities


### Chess Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-timer/id1208199658)

A straightforward dual timer designed for over-the-board chess and other two-player competitive games. It allows for customizable time increments, delays, and overtime limits, functioning as a simple chess clock or for games like Scrabble and Go.

**Highlights:** Dual timer for two-player games, Fischer, Bronstein, and simple delay increments, Overtime limits with penalties, Supports games like Scrabble and Go, Intuitive tap-to-switch interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chess Timer Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess without ads free?

Chess without ads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chess Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chess without ads or Chess Timer?

Chess without ads is rated higher. Chess without ads averages 4.7 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Chess Timer averages 4.3 from 55 ratings.

### Do Chess without ads or Chess Timer have ads?

Neither Chess without ads nor Chess Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chess without ads or Chess Timer?

Chess without ads ships an update fortnightly, and Chess Timer every 11 months. Most recently, Chess without ads was updated on September 27, 2026 and Chess Timer on September 11, 2026.

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