Comparison

Time Zone Clock vs Chess Clock

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

Head to head
About

Time Zone Clock

Never miss a call or appointment due to time zone differences. This app helps you manage world clocks and set alarms accurately across different locations. It's designed for travelers, remote teams, and anyone needing to coordinate globally.

Highlights
  • Time zone alarms
  • iOS 26 AlarmKit integration
  • Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets
  • 12 & 24 hour clock display
  • Global city list management
  • Time slider for future viewing
Features
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Ever missed a call because your reminder went off in the wrong time zone? Or set an alarm that rang hours too early—or too late? With GoTime, your clocks and alarms stay aligned no matter where in the world you (or your team) are. GoTime is a clean, reliable world clock and alarm app built for travelers, remote workers, and anyone coordinating across time zones. Features: • Time Zone Alarms: Set alarms in any city’s local time, ideal for meetings, flights, or staying in sync with family abroad. • iOS 26 Alarm Integration: Built on Apple’s latest AlarmKit, GoTime’s alarms work seamlessly with the native system for dependable scheduling. • Widgets Everywhere: Add world clocks and alarms to your Lock Screen, Home Screen, or Smart Stack for instant access. • 12 & 24 Hour Clocks: View both formats side by side. • Global City List: Add and manage cities from around the world. • Time Slider: Quickly see what time it is elsewhere as your day moves forward. Terms & Conditions: https://bushman.studio/#terms

About

Chess Clock

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
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Need a fast and reliable chess clock for your speed games? Looking for a clean, distraction-free chess timer without ads? Chess Clock is a simple tool designed to time your chess matches quickly and efficiently — whenever you need it. Perfect for blitz, bullet, rapid, classical chess, or any two-player game where precise time control matters. Why Choose This Chess Clock? ● Clean and simple interface ● No ads — no distractions ● Large, easy-to-read fonts ● Fast and reliable performance ● Designed for both casual and tournament use Key Features ● Select your game duration and increment with just a few taps ● Support for both Fischer and Bronstein increment modes ● Works in portrait and landscape orientation ● Customize your own timers ● Pause the timer at any time ● Adjust remaining time in the middle of a game ● Move counter and game statistics for both players ● Completely ad-free experience — — — How does this chess clock work? Simply select your game duration and increment type, then tap to start. Each player taps their side of the screen after making a move to switch the timer. What increment modes are supported? The app supports both Fischer and Bronstein increments. Fischer adds a fixed amount of time after every move. Bronstein adds time up to the increment amount based on how quickly you moved. Can I adjust the timer during a game? Yes. You can pause the game and adjust the remaining time for either player at any point during the match. Can I create custom time controls? Yes. You can set your own player time, choose an increment type, and specify the increment duration to match any format you need. Does the app track game statistics? Yes. The app records total game time, time played per player, number of moves, and average time per move. Does the app contain ads? No. The app is completely ad-free for a distraction-free experience. Does it work in landscape mode? Yes. The app fully supports both portrait and landscape orientations. Is the app free? The app is free to download and use, with optional premium features available via in-app purchase. — — — If you enjoy the app, please leave a review on the App Store. Your feedback really helps. Questions or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you. Support Email: AppsForParents@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/site/appsforparentsprivacy/

Screenshots

Time Zone Clock4 screens
Chess Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Time Zone Clock at every 10 days against Chess Clock's every 5 weeks. Time Zone Clock also leads on ratings volume (253 vs 42). Chess Clock's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 57%) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Time Zone Clock sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Chess Clock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Time Zone Clock against 4.5 for Chess Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Zone Clock has 253 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Time Zone Clock's written reviews are positive against 69% of Chess Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Zone Clock ships an update every 10 days, Chess Clock every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Time Zone Clock versus Chess Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime Zone ClockChess Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (253 ratings)4.5 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews68.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings253 — better42
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.216.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB19 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperBushman, LLCNatalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska

Customer experience

Time Zone Clock

All ratings253 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative38.1%

Chess Clock

All ratings42 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.3%

Bugs and requests

Time Zone Clock

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Widgets not available after purchase
  • App cancelled subscription without request
  • In-app purchases alleged free but not
  • Free lifetime purchase cancelled

Requested features

3 requests
  • Make the app free
  • Widget should display more than one time zone
  • Option to choose between 24-hour or 12-hour format

Chess Clock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Time Zone Clock

Subscriptions7
  • GoTime PRO - Unlimited Access$2.991 Month
  • Secret Discount$8.991 Year
  • GoTime PRO - Unlimited Access1 Month trial2 variants$14.991 Year
Show 4 more
  • Encore Annual 1 Month Trial1 Month trial$14.991 Year
  • GoTime PRO - Unlimited Access3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • GoTime PRO - Unlimited Access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • GoTime PRO - Unlimited Access1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99
6 purchases

Chess Clock

Subscriptions5
  • 1 Week Premium Subscription7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Chess Clock Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Chess Clock Premium3 Days trial$7.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Chess Clock Premium$14.993 Months
  • Chess Clock Premium2 variants$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Chess Clock Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Time Zone Clock free?
Time Zone Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess Clock free?
Chess Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Time Zone Clock or Chess Clock?
Chess Clock is rated higher. Time Zone Clock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while Chess Clock averages 4.5 from 42 ratings.
Do Time Zone Clock or Chess Clock have ads?
Neither Time Zone Clock nor Chess Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time Zone Clock or Chess Clock?
Time Zone Clock ships an update every 10 days, and Chess Clock every 5 weeks. Most recently, Time Zone Clock was updated on September 24, 2026 and Chess Clock on September 19, 2026.

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