Comparison

igotimer vs Teban|対局時計

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Four time control modes
  • Customizable main time
  • Configurable byoyomi/kouryo time
  • Handicap settings
  • Audible countdowns (Japanese, English, beeps)
Features
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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.

About

Teban|対局時計

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Teban is a game clock for a wide range of board games, including Go, Shogi, Renju, chess, and backgammon. With a clear and simple interface, Teban makes it easy to manage time during a game. It supports Fixed Game, Byo-yomi, Fischer, Delay, and Turn Timer modes. Set the main time and additional time to suit your game and playing style. Teban is a simple board game app for both first-time users and experienced players.

Screenshots

igotimer3 screens
Teban|対局時計4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Teban|対局時計 at every 3 weeks against igotimer's every 5 months. igotimer's advantage is iOS requirement (9.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

igotimer ships an update every 5 months, Teban|対局時計 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
igotimer versus Teban|対局時計: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterigotimerTeban|対局時計
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakashi TakedaMAIKO FUJITA

In-app purchases

None

igotimer

No in-app purchases

None

Teban|対局時計

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is igotimer free?
igotimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Teban|対局時計 free?
Teban|対局時計 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do igotimer or Teban|対局時計 have ads?
Neither igotimer nor Teban|対局時計 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, igotimer or Teban|対局時計?
igotimer ships an update every 5 months, and Teban|対局時計 every 3 weeks. Most recently, igotimer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Teban|対局時計 on November 10, 2026.

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