# Time Zone Clock vs Chess Clock

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Zone Clock | Chess Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-zone-clock-gotime/id6450673915/reviews) | **[4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-clock-speed-timer/id6497330518/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **253** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **68.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Bushman, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/901998837) | [Natalia Jakubczyk-Gajewska](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307515292) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Zone Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-zone-clock-gotime/id6450673915)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GoTime PRO - Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Secret Discount | $8.99 | per year |
| GoTime PRO - Unlimited Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Encore Annual 1 Month Trial | $14.99 | per year |
| GoTime PRO - Unlimited Access | $14.99 | per year |
| GoTime PRO - Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per year |
| GoTime PRO - Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 👍 Great for aviation and amateur radio
- 👍 Helpful for truck drivers with time zones
- 👍 Clean and direct interface
- 👍 Good for understanding military time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription required for widgets
- 🐛 App is useless without payment
- 🐛 Paid app doesn't work
- 🐛 Subscription cancelled without request
- 🐛 In-app purchases not free

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Chess Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-clock-speed-timer/id6497330518)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Chess Clock Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Chess Clock Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Chess Clock Premium | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Chess Clock Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Chess Clock Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*