Comparison

ChessTimer vs Guessify

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/

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Guessify

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Bring everyone together with Guessify, the party trivia game made for friends, families and unforgettable game nights. Host the game on your TV or another device, then let everyone join the room using their phones. No extra controllers are needed. CHOOSE FROM FUN GAME MODES • Multiple Choice Test your knowledge across a variety of entertaining questions. • Guess the Lie Spot the false answer before the other players do. • Hive Mind Try to think like everyone else and choose the most popular answer. • Which One Answer 50/50 questions by choosing which of two options is correct. • Draw & Guess Draw the chosen word while everyone races to guess it. MADE FOR PLAYING TOGETHER • Host games on a shared screen • Use phones as personal controllers • Join quickly with a room code • Play with friends and family • Enjoy multiple party game modes • Track scores and crown the winner Whether you’re planning a family evening, a party with friends or a casual get-together, Guessify makes it easy to turn any moment into game night. Who knows the most? Who thinks like the group? And who will become the Guessify champion?

Screenshots

ChessTimer4 screens
Guessify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChessTimer at none against Guessify's 1. Guessify's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 36 months) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Guessify sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ChessTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChessTimer ships an update every 36 months, Guessify every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 2 level
ChessTimer versus Guessify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessTimerGuessify
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Best chart rank—#193 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB21 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCuong Nguyen VanTOM ALEC WILLIAM SALIN

In-app purchases

None

ChessTimer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Guessify

One-time1
  • Guessify Premium$12.99

Questions

Is ChessTimer free?
ChessTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Guessify free?
Guessify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ChessTimer or Guessify have ads?
Neither ChessTimer nor Guessify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChessTimer or Guessify?
ChessTimer ships an update every 36 months, and Guessify every 3 days. Most recently, ChessTimer was updated on November 8, 2026 and Guessify on October 29, 2026.

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