SmartKey vs Chess Clock by ChessRank
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartKey
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SmartKey is providing you with full control over multiple types of locks. With its user-friendly interface and advanced features, this app offers unparalleled convenience and security. You can effortlessly manage your locks through Bluetooth control, allowing you to easily lock and unlock them with just a few taps on your phone. Whether it's a door lock, hotel room, or any other compatible lock, this app puts the power in your hands. Additionally, app offers remote control functionality, enabling you to access and control your locks from anywhere in the world. This feature is particularly useful when you need to grant temporary access to someone or monitor the status of your locks while you're away. The app also provides comprehensive management capabilities, allowing you to organize and customize your lock settings with ease. You can add and remove users, set access permissions, track lock activities for any suspicious or unauthorized access attempts. It is the ultimate companion for anyone seeking a secure and convenient way to manage their access system. Experience the freedom and control that this app brings to your fingertips.
Chess Clock by ChessRank
This app provides a professional, full-featured chess clock for serious players. It offers numerous built-in and customizable time controls, dual orientation display, and smart visual cues to help manage game time effectively. It also includes a time trainer and detailed game history tracking.
- 14 Built-In Time Controls
- Customizable Time Controls (Simple & Advanced)
- Dual Orientation Display (Vertical, Horizontal)
- Smart Display with Urgency Cues
- Chess Time Trainer for Time Management
- Game History & Statistics Tracking
- Offline Functionality
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ChessRank Chess Clock A professional, full-featured chess clock for serious players — tournament-ready, beautifully designed, and completely offline. CORE FEATURES 14 Built-In Time Controls From bullet to classical — 1 min, 1+1, 2+1, 3 min, 3+2, 5 min, 5+5, 10 min, 15+10, 20 min, 30 min, and delay-based presets (5+5s delay, 25+5s delay, 90+30s delay). One tap to select, one tap to start. Custom Time Controls • Simple mode — set hours, minutes, seconds, increment, and delay • Advanced mode — build multi-stage time controls (like FIDE classical: 40 moves in 2 hours, then 1 hour to finish), with per-player independent settings • Supports Fischer, Bronstein, and Delay timing modes Dual Orientation • Vertical — standard portrait mode • Horizontal Left / Right — sit across the board, each player reads their time right-side up Smart Display • Active player glow with animated pulse • Tenths-of-a-second precision under 10 seconds • Color-coded urgency — orange under 20 seconds, red under 10 • Move counter and stage tracker for advanced presets Sound & Feedback • Toggle sound effects and haptic feedback • 20-second warning alert before flag fall • Custom audio cues for tap, pause, time out, and trainer Chess Time Trainer Improve your time management: • Per-player reminder intervals (5s, 10s, 15s, 30s, 60s, or custom) • A visual pulse on your clock when you should be deciding • Separate intervals for Player 1 and Player 2 Game History & Statistics Every game is automatically saved with: • Total duration, moves, and pause time • Per-player stats — total thinking time, average move time, fastest and longest think • Move-by-move timeline of how long each player spent on every turn • Clock-derived accuracy, computed from the clock itself • Bulk delete or clear all history Personalization • 5 theme colors — Purple, Blue, Green, Orange, Rose • Restore all default time controls with one tap Offline & Lightweight • No internet required to play • All data stored locally on your device • Send feedback directly from the app when you're online Designed for Real Games • Pause anytime — adjust either player's clock during a pause • Auto-saves unfinished games so you never lose progress • Keeps the screen awake during active games ChessRank Chess Clock — built for the board, not the browser.
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Verdict
SmartKey and Chess Clock by ChessRank are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | SmartKey | Chess Clock by ChessRank |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SmartKey s.r.o. | Axis Venture Group LLC |
In-app purchases
SmartKey
No in-app purchases
Chess Clock by ChessRank
No in-app purchases
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