Comparison

Instant 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

Instant Timer

Features
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START TIMERS INSTANTLY With Instant Timer, you can start timers quicker than with other apps. HOW IT WORKS Other timer apps usually require you to first set a duration before the timer can start. With Instant Timer, it's the other way around: First, you start a new timer. Then, while this timer is already running, you set its duration. This is why timers can be started so quickly with Instant Timer. LESS STRESS With Instant Timer, you first start a timer and then set the duration afterward. That way you can take the stress out of the moment and set the duration when it suits you best. GREAT FOR COOKING Imagine you are cooking. The water boils, but you also must hurry to finish chopping the vegetables. You quickly put the ingredients into the water - but for how long again? Take the heat out of the moment: Start a timer for the water now, finish chopping the vegetables, and then you have all the time in the world to dig out the recipe and set the water timer's duration accordingly. MANY USE CASES Instant Timer is a flexible tool that can be used for all kinds of situations, including: • Productivity • Cooking • Tea timers • Sports • Presentation rehearsals • When someone asks you to start a timer and you don't even know why yet • Whatever other special use cases you may have in your life Download Instant Timer now and find out how Instant Timer can be the right tool for things in your life. OTHER FEATURES • Manage multiple timers at once • Notifications for active timers • Clean and focused design DOWNLOAD INSTANT TIMER NOW Download Instant Timer now for free. --- ALREADY HAVE INSTANT TIMER INSTALLED? If you enjoy using Instant Timer, consider subscribing to one of the ad-free subscriptions to support its development ;) --- Terms of Use: https://instanttimer.viewout.net/terms-and-conditions/

About

ChessClock

Features
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Chess Clock is a sleek, minimalist chess timer designed for face-to-face play. Split-screen layout with the top half rotated 180° so both players can see their clock. Tap to switch turns with Fischer increment support. Features: • Split-screen design — top player's clock is rotated for face-to-face play • 7+ time controls — Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, Classical, and custom • Fischer increment — automatic time added after each move • Visual alerts — color changes when time runs low • Haptic feedback — feel each tap • Sound effects — audible confirmation on each move (works in silent mode) • Full-screen tap targets — easy to press during intense games • Dark glass UI — beautiful, distraction-free interface • Works on iPhone and iPad

Screenshots

Instant Timer4 screens
ChessClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChessClock at none against Instant Timer's 2. ChessClock also leads on ads (none vs shown). Instant Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Instant Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ChessClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Instant Timer versus ChessClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstant TimerChessClock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 25 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid Leander Dias DuarteThanh Nguyen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Instant Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Instant Timer Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Instant Timer Pro (Yearly)$10.001 Year
None

ChessClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Instant Timer free?
Instant Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChessClock free?
ChessClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Instant Timer or ChessClock have ads?
Instant Timer shows ads; ChessClock does not.

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