Comparison

Schiit Forkbeard vs Chess Clock Timer with Fischer

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

Head to head
About

Schiit Forkbeard

Control multiple Schiit audio devices from a single app. Manage volume, input, output, and monitor system health without needing individual remotes. Enjoy unique features like Visual Volume for enhanced control.

Highlights
  • Unified remote control for multiple Schiit devices
  • Volume, input, and output control
  • System health reporting
  • Visual Volume™ feature
  • No pairing or account creation required
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Forkbeard replaces an entire rack of Schiit remotes with unified control on your iPhone or iPad. Multiple products and multiple systems are easily accommodated. There’s no pairing and no account creation—just add your Forkbeard-enabled products and you’re ready to go. Forkbeard Functionality: - Complete remote control, including volume, input select, output mode, mute, sample rate* - System health reporting, including output power, temperature, current, tube heater integrity* - Unique inter-product functions like Visual Volume™, instant headroom visualization *Functions vary by product   Current Forkbeard-Enabled Products DAC - Yggdrasil - Mimir Balanced DAC and Digital Preamp - Gungnir 2 Multiform™ DAC - Mesh Card Preamps - Saga 2 Preamp - Kara F Nexus™ Preamp - Freya+ F Tube Preamp Power Amps - Gjallarhorn F Compact Continuity™ S Speaker Amp - Vidar 2F Power Amp - Aegir 2F Continuity™+Halo™ Power Amp - Wotan Nexus™ Power Amp - Tyr F Nexus™ and Continuity™ choke-input monoblock amplifier - Kraken™ 5-Channel Power Amp Headphone Amps - Lyr 5 EQ - Loki Max F Phono Preamps - Skoll F Phono Preamp - Stjarna Phono Preamp Forkbeard is patent-pending.

About

Chess Clock Timer with Fischer

Features
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Take your chess games anywhere. Chess Clock Timer is a clean, fast, and beautifully designed chess clock that brings tournament-grade timing to your iPhone. Whether you're playing classic, rapid, blitz, or custom formats, the app gives you full control over base time, increments, and countdown behavior — all wrapped in a smooth and intuitive interface. Features • Ultra-responsive clock buttons Instant tap detection ensures accurate move timing, just like real tournament clocks. • Fischer Increment Support Add extra seconds after each move (0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10… or custom). • Adjustable Base Time Choose from presets (1+0, 3+2, 5+5, 10+0, 15+10…) or set any custom time you want. • Clean & Minimal UI Easily see whose turn it is with high-contrast buttons and clear digital countdown. • “Are You Sure?” Reset Confirmation Avoid accidental restarts during serious games. • Pause Anytime Perfect for casual games or analysis. • Works Offline No accounts, no ads, no internet required. # Perfect For • Over-the-board chess • Tournaments and club matches • Blitz, bullet, and rapid games • Custom rules and casual play # Designed With Players in Mind The app is intentionally simple — no clutter, just a reliable, tournament-ready chess clock in your pocket.

Screenshots

Schiit Forkbeard4 screens
Chess Clock Timer with Fischer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Schiit Forkbeard at Free against Chess Clock Timer with Fischer's $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Schiit Forkbeard is free to download; Chess Clock Timer with Fischer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Schiit Forkbeard versus Chess Clock Timer with Fischer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSchiit ForkbeardChess Clock Timer with Fischer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.3 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB7 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSchiit AudioSezgin Serin

In-app purchases

None

Schiit Forkbeard

No in-app purchases

None

Chess Clock Timer with Fischer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Schiit Forkbeard free?
Schiit Forkbeard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess Clock Timer with Fischer free?
Chess Clock Timer with Fischer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Schiit Forkbeard or Chess Clock Timer with Fischer have ads?
Neither Schiit Forkbeard nor Chess Clock Timer with Fischer shows ads.

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