ChessTimer vs Guessify
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
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?
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Guessify sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ChessTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | ChessTimer | Guessify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Best chart rank | — | #193 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Cuong Nguyen Van | TOM ALEC WILLIAM SALIN |
In-app purchases
ChessTimer
No in-app purchases
Guessify
- Guessify Premium$12.99
Questions
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