Chronix vs Chain Timers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chronix
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Elevate your chess experience with Chronix, specially crafted to bring precision timing and peace of mind to your games. Designed for both casual players and seasoned pros, this app redefines how you manage your chess matches. Key Features: - Peer-to-Peer Connectivity: Sync your ChessClock with opponents' devices for synchronized timing, ensuring fair and accurate gameplay. - Enhanced Security: Safeguard your valuable device by keeping it in a secure location while Chronix handles the timing for you. Say goodbye to leaving your expensive phone vulnerable on park benches or tables. - Intuitive Interface: Effortlessly control and adjust time settings using the app's user-friendly interface, designed for quick and easy operation. - Customizable Settings: Tailor the clock to your preferences with adjustable time increments, delay options, and more. - Time Control Templates: Choose from a variety of classic time controls, including Blitz, Rapid, USCF, FIDE, and more. - Vibrant Visuals: Experience clear and vibrant time displays that keep you informed at a glance, without disrupting your focus. Whether you're challenging friends in a park, a cafe, or at home, Chronix ensures your device's security and lets you focus on what truly matters - the game. Download now and rediscover chess with the confidence of knowing your device is safe and your timing is spot on. Your feedback is integral as we continue to enhance Chronix. Play smarter, play secure.
Chain Timers
Connect multiple countdown timers to run in sequence. Configure automatic transitions between timers or choose to pause. Share your timer sequences easily across devices.
- Chain up to 25 timers
- Automatic or manual timer transitions
- Share timer lists
- Cross-device list sharing
- Save timer histories
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Chain your timers. Take control of your time. Chain Timer is a simple and useful app that lets you connect and run multiple countdown timers in a row. Key Features: * Connect up to 25 timers in one sequence * Choose whether to pause or move to the next timer automatically after each one ends * Easily share timer lists (QR codes can also be used for simple lists) * Share lists between iPhone, iPad, and Mac * Save up to 4 timer list histories (5 including the one you're currently using) Perfect for: * Structuring self-study sessions * Setting timers to match recipe steps * Keeping meetings and workshops on track * Creating and following your personal health routines Note: This app does not support sub-second timers. It is not intended for use in competitive sports or situations requiring precise time measurement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Chain Timers at 4 against Chronix's 2. Chain Timers also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Chronix | Chain Timers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chess Moves LLC | Masayuki Nomura |
In-app purchases
Chronix
No in-app purchases
Chain Timers
No in-app purchases









