Interval Timer vs Chess Clock, Scoreboard & Dice
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Interval Timer
This app provides versatile timers for various activities, including high-intensity interval training, Pomodoro technique, and meditation. Its intuitive design and customizable modes help users focus on their tasks or workouts without distraction.
- Rotary knob for time setting
- Four distinct timer modes (Timer, Pomodoro, Interval, Meditation)
- Customizable work/rest durations for intervals
- Automatic session tracking for Pomodoro
- Keyboard shortcuts for play/pause and reset
- Native notifications and haptic feedback
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Train smarter with Interval Timer -- the interval app built for HIIT, Tabata, boxing rounds, and deep work sessions. Set your time with a satisfying rotary knob, hit play, and focus. Four built-in modes cover every workflow -- from high-intensity circuits to calm meditation. FOUR MODES - Timer: Simple countdown up to 60 minutes. Drag the knob and go. - Pomodoro: Classic 25/5/15 technique with automatic work-break cycling and session tracking. - Interval: HIIT and boxing-style rounds with configurable work/rest durations. Perfect for Tabata, circuit training, and gym workouts. - Meditation: Mindfulness timer with a calm green accent and gentle completion sound. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS - Drag-to-set rotary knob with satisfying tick marks and progress arc - Each mode has its own accent color for instant recognition - Keyboard shortcuts: Space to play/pause, R to reset - Compact window that stays out of your way - Native notifications when your timer completes - Haptic feedback on supported devices Whether you are training at the gym, studying with Pomodoro, running boxing rounds, or winding down with breathwork -- Interval Timer gives you precise control without the clutter. Less setup. More flow. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Chess Clock, Scoreboard & Dice
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Your next move deserves your full attention. A chess clock and scoreboard, ready when you are. Less counting. More playing. Lost the score? Looking for dice? Keep the essentials together on your iPhone or iPad, so you can settle into the game instead of juggling tools. • Play at your pace: Fischer increment, Bronstein delay, simple delay and sudden death. Bullet, blitz, rapid and classical presets, plus custom time controls. Face-to-face layout, large tap zones, move counts and pause controls. • Keep everyone in the game: Track 2 to 12 players with names, adjustable scoring steps, undo and rounds. Your current scoreboard saves on your device. Pro adds named saved games. • Roll without the search: Roll up to 6 dice and see the total. Choose d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20 or d100. • Make the next choice easy: Name tally counters, pick random numbers without repeats, or flip a coin. Some tools and limits require Pro. Game content stays on your device. Basic app activity helps us improve the app; the store and RevenueCat handle purchase verification. Download and get your next game started. SUBSCRIPTION Unlock full access with a Monthly subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Free trials are available to eligible users on the Monthly plan. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation, or when an eligible free trial ends. Cancel at least 24 hours before your free trial ends to avoid charges. The monthly subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in Settings > your name (Apple Account) > Subscriptions. Lifetime is a single payment with no renewal. It does not automatically cancel an existing monthly subscription. Prices are shown before purchase. Restore purchases using the same Apple Account. Privacy Policy: https://chessclock-app.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://chessclock-app.web.app/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chess Clock, Scoreboard & Dice at 15.0 against Interval Timer's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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. Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Chess Clock, Scoreboard & Dice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Interval Timer | Chess Clock, Scoreboard & Dice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evgeny Goncharov | Kimbert Bartiquel |
In-app purchases
Interval Timer
- Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
- Annual Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Phygital Timer Plus$4.99
Chess Clock, Scoreboard & Dice
- Chess Clock Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Lifetime$7.99
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