Comparison

Tiny Chess Clock vs Chess Timer Skills

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

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About

Tiny Chess Clock

Transform your iOS device into a free chess clock. This app offers simple controls for popular time controls like Blitz, Rapid, and Classic. Customize your games with optional Delay and Increment settings for precise timing.

Highlights
  • Free to use
  • Simple controls
  • Popular time controls (Blitz, Rapid, Classic)
  • Customizable Delay and Increment
  • Precise timing for chess matches
Features
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Turn your iOS device into a free, independently developed chess clock with Tiny Chess Clock (TCC). This single-purpose app is designed for simplicity, offering easy-to-use controls and the most popular time controls: Blitz, Rapid, and Classic. Customize your games with optional Delay and Increment settings. Enjoy precise timing for your chess matches with TCC.

About

Chess Timer Skills

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TactiClock - Strategic Chess Clock with Skills Transform your chess games with TactiClock, the ultimate chess clock app that combines classic timing with strategic gameplay elements. Whether you're a tournament player or casual chess enthusiast, TactiClock offers two distinct modes to elevate your chess experience. Classic Mode - Tournament Precision Experience the traditional chess clock interface designed for serious matches and competitive play. Perfect timing controls with increment support (3+2, 5+3, 10+5, 15+10, 30+0) ensure fair and accurate gameplay. Ideal for club matches, tournaments, and practice sessions where precision matters most. Clock Clash Mode - Strategic Battles Enter the world of strategic chess timing where skills and abilities change the game! Use defensive powers like Shield and Counter to protect your time, deploy offensive skills like Time Steal and Lightning to gain advantages, and master the art of Time Bomb for explosive comebacks. Every move becomes a tactical decision beyond just chess strategy. Key Features: * Dual Game Modes: Switch between Classic tournament timing and strategic Clock Clash * Smart Time Controls: 15+ popular time controls from blitz to classical games * Strategic Skills System: 8 unique abilities with cooldowns and one-time use mechanics * Professional Interface: Clean, intuitive design optimized for competitive play * Increment Support: Automatic time addition after moves (3+2, 45+30, etc.) * Custom Time Settings: Set your own time controls for personalized games * Pause & Resume: Full game control with pause functionality * Universal Support: Works on iPhone and iPad with optimized layouts Perfect For: * Chess club members and tournament players * Online chess enthusiasts looking for offline timing solutions * Coaches teaching time management in chess * Friends and family enjoying casual chess matches * Players wanting to practice with realistic tournament conditions Beautiful Design: TactiClock features a modern, dark-themed interface that's easy on the eyes during long games. The intuitive layout ensures you can focus on your chess strategy while maintaining precise time control. Download TactiClock today and discover why timing is everything in chess. Whether you choose the precision of Classic Mode or the excitement of Clock Clash, every game becomes an engaging experience that sharpens both your chess skills and time management abilities. Ready to master the clock? Start your strategic chess journey with TactiClock!

Screenshots

Tiny Chess Clock2 screens
Chess Timer Skills4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tiny Chess Clock and Chess Timer Skills 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Tiny Chess Clock versus Chess Timer Skills: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny Chess ClockChess Timer Skills
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas WiegandEMIN CELIKKAN

In-app purchases

None

Tiny Chess Clock

No in-app purchases

None

Chess Timer Skills

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tiny Chess Clock free?
Tiny Chess Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess Timer Skills free?
Chess Timer Skills is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tiny Chess Clock or Chess Timer Skills have ads?
Neither Tiny Chess Clock nor Chess Timer Skills shows ads.

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