Comparison

ChessTimer vs FingerChoose

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

Head to head
About

ChessTimer

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ChessTimer is a clean chess clock for games over a real board. Put the phone between you, tap your side after each move, and play. BUILT FOR THE BOARD • Huge, high-contrast digits you can read from across the table • Each side faces its player • Light and dark mode; English and Vietnamese, switchable in Settings • Running side lights up; under 10 seconds it turns red and shows tenths • Accurate to the millisecond, even if the screen locks or you switch apps • The screen stays awake during a game • Haptic feedback on every move TIME CONTROLS • Bullet, Blitz, Rapid and Classical presets • Fischer increment • Move counter for each player CHESSTIMER PRO • Every preset, including increment controls (1|1, 3|2, 5|3, 15|10, 30|20…) • Custom time for each player, for handicap games • Every accent color Pro is available as a yearly subscription with a free trial, a monthly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. No ads. No account. Works offline. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FingerChoose

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TapSpin is a simple and fun app that brings three party games together in one place: - Finger Choose - Classic Roulette - Spin the Bottle Whether you want to make quick decisions, break the ice, or add excitement to a gathering, TapSpin is always ready. Just tap, spin, and let the game decide. Finger Choose lets everyone place a finger on the screen. After a quick animation, the app selects one finger at random. It is perfect for choosing who starts, picking someone for a challenge, or making small decisions with friends. Classic Roulette offers a smooth and fast wheel that you can spin with a single tap. Use it to choose between options, create small games, or add randomness to your activities. Spin the Bottle brings a well known party game to your phone. Place the device in the center, tap to spin, and watch the bottle point to someone in the group. TapSpin is designed to be easy for everyone. The interface is clean, the animations are smooth, and the games start instantly. There are no complicated menus and no waiting time. Features: - Three games in one app - Easy and quick to use - Clean design and smooth animations - Great for parties and group activities - Ideal for simple decisions TapSpin is all about quick fun. If you want a fast way to choose, to play, or to make moments more exciting, TapSpin is the perfect tool. Just tap and spin.

Screenshots

ChessTimer4 screens
FingerChoose3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FingerChoose at every 2 months against ChessTimer's every 36 months. FingerChoose also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChessTimer ships an update every 36 months, FingerChoose every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
ChessTimer versus FingerChoose: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessTimerFingerChoose
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCuong Nguyen VanHugo De Beys

In-app purchases

None

ChessTimer

No in-app purchases

None

FingerChoose

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChessTimer free?
ChessTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FingerChoose free?
FingerChoose is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChessTimer or FingerChoose have ads?
Neither ChessTimer nor FingerChoose shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChessTimer or FingerChoose?
ChessTimer ships an update every 36 months, and FingerChoose every 2 months. Most recently, ChessTimer was updated on November 8, 2026 and FingerChoose on October 30, 2026.

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