igotimer vs Chess | Shogi Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
igotimer
This application serves as a game clock specifically designed for the board game Go. It offers multiple time control modes, customizable settings for main time and overtime periods, and audible countdowns in various languages or beeps.
- Four time control modes
- Customizable main time
- Configurable byoyomi/kouryo time
- Handicap settings
- Audible countdowns (Japanese, English, beeps)
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'IgoTimer' is a game clock application(App) used in Go(game). - The App has four modes of Time Controls (Sudden death, Byo-yomi, Kouryo-time and Canadian overtime). - You can set up the main time, the byoyomi time, the kouryo time and the handicap. - Counting the seconds (byoyomi, kouryotime) in Japanese, English or beeps is available.
Chess | Shogi Clock
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◆ Main Features ◆ - Shogi-specific game timer Supports time limits, Byo-Yomi, and Fischer timing for professional-level time control. - Sudden Death / Byo-Yomi / Fischer Support Choose your preferred timing rules for both casual and official-style matches. - Time Handicap Set different time limits for Sente and Gote. - Ad-free Experience Clean and distraction-free UI so you can fully focus on the match. - Simple yet Powerful Easy-to-use design that anyone can start using immediately. ◆ How to Use ◆ 1. Launch the app and choose your match rules 2. Set your time limit, Byo-Yomi, or Fischer settings 3. Press start to begin the countdown! ◆ Notes ◆ 1. While optimized for Shogi, this app can be used for other two-player games as well. 2. This app is not affiliated with the Japan Shogi Association. 3. Features and specifications may change without notice. Please use the latest version. Master your time, master your game. Download this clean and powerful Shogi clock today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: igotimer at 9.2 against Chess | Shogi Clock's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
igotimer ships an update every 5 months, Chess | Shogi Clock every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | igotimer | Chess | Shogi Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takashi Takeda | NEVER KNOWS BEST |
In-app purchases
igotimer
No in-app purchases
Chess | Shogi Clock
No in-app purchases
Questions
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