Comparison

Finger Timer vs ChessClock+

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

Head to head
About

Finger Timer

This app functions as a speedcubing and speedstacking timer, offering a simple and elegant interface. It allows users to time their solves, track statistics like averages, and even connect to a display device for shared viewing. The app offers both free and full versions with varying features and limitations.

Highlights
  • Speedcubing timer
  • Speedstacking timer
  • Automatic statistics tracking
  • Display connection
  • Scramble generation
  • Ao5 and Ao12 calculation
Features
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Finger Timer is a speedcubing/speedstacking timer in your pocket! It's a simple and elegant timer app that you must have! [HOW TO USE] 1. Put your fingers on the left and right pads, and hold. 2. When the red and green lights are both on, the timer is ready, and then you can release your fingers to start the timer. 3. When you want to stop the timer, put your fingers back on the left and right pads. 4. If you want to restart the timer, press "RESET" and do the steps 1 to 3. [DISPLAY CONNECTION] 1. Connect your Timer device (with this app) and Display device (any computer or mobile device with a web browser) to the same Wi-Fi network. (Sometimes Internet also works.) 2. In Timer device, tap the top-right icon, and check "Allow display connection" checkbox. 3. In Display device, enter the Timer address into the address bar of your browser, and then press "START". 4. Enjoy it! [Stats] When you using the timer, stats are generated automatically. The average time, Ao5 and Ao12 (full version only), are displaying the summary in the LED panel, and you can also get the details in About page. In About page, you can clear the stats or copy them to show off! Free version: > The maximum time is 10 minutes. > Display connection. (max 10 mins) > Scramble for only cube 2x2x2 and 3x3x3. > Showing Ao5 (average of 5) only. > With ads Full version: > The maximum time is 60 minutes. > Display connection. (max 60 mins) > Scramble for cube 2x2x2, 3x3x3, 4x4x4, and 5x5x5. > Showing both Ao5 (average of 5) and Ao12 (average of 12). > No ads, no distractions! Subscribe our YouTube channel to watch the latest cubing videos: https://youtube.com/omgcrafts Like us on Facebook for the latest news: https://facebook.com/omegastudiopage

About

ChessClock+

Enhance your chess games with customizable time controls. Set unique settings for each player, including multiple time phases, various delay types, and hourglass mode. Personalize alerts, colors, and clock orientation for an optimal experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable time controls per player
  • Multiple time phases (e.g., per move)
  • Fischer, Bronstein, and simple delay options
  • Hourglass mode for time transfer
  • Pre-set and custom clock configurations
  • Configurable low-time alerts
  • Customizable colors and orientation
Features
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ChessClock+ makes it easy and fun to add time controls to a game of chess! The app includes a robust feature set: • The ability to set different clock settings for each player. • Time controls with multiple phases, i.e. add more time after a given number of moves. • Fischer, Bronstein, and simple delay. • Hourglass mode, where expended time is added to your opponent’s clock. • Several clock presets with the ability to add your own. • Customizable alerts when time is running low. • Customizable colors. • Configurable clock orientation for each player. • A clean and simple user interface.

Screenshots

Finger Timer4 screens
ChessClock+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ChessClock+ at 4.9 against Finger Timer's 4.2. ChessClock+ also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 16 months) and review sentiment (97% vs 75%). Finger Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (345 vs 101). On price, ads, monetization model 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. ChessClock+ sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Finger Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChessClock+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 345 and 101 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Finger Timer's written reviews are positive against 97% of ChessClock+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Finger Timer ships an update every 16 months, ChessClock+ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Finger Timer versus ChessClock+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFinger TimerChessClock+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (345 ratings)4.9 (101 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.2% of reviews97.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings345 — better101
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYu-Mao FengBrad Bambara

Customer experience

Finger Timer

All ratings345 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews226 reviews
Positive75.2%
Neutral6.2%
Negative18.6%

ChessClock+

All ratings101 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive97.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative0.7%

Bugs and requests

Finger Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Timer not stopping/resetting properly
  • Scrambles not displaying correctly
  • App crashing or freezing during use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to save/view past times and averages
  • Expand to support more puzzle types (4x4, 5x5, etc.)
  • Improve timer responsiveness and reliability
  • Provide an ad-free paid version

ChessClock+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Finger Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ChessClock+

One-time3
  • Support ChessClock+$0.99
  • Support ChessClock+$4.99
  • Support ChessClock+$9.99

Questions

Is Finger Timer free?
Finger Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChessClock+ free?
ChessClock+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Finger Timer or ChessClock+?
ChessClock+ is rated higher. Finger Timer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 345 ratings, while ChessClock+ averages 4.9 from 101 ratings.
Do Finger Timer or ChessClock+ have ads?
Neither Finger Timer nor ChessClock+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Finger Timer or ChessClock+?
Finger Timer ships an update every 16 months, and ChessClock+ every 5 days. Most recently, Finger Timer was updated on September 18, 2026 and ChessClock+ on September 30, 2026.

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