Comparison

RummiTimer vs BoardClock

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

Head to head
About

RummiTimer

This utility app helps Rummikub players manage game time. It features a 60-second countdown per turn with sound alerts, allowing for fair and organized gameplay. Ideal for casual or tournament play.

Highlights
  • 60-second turn timer
  • Sound alerts for time running out
  • Easy reset function
  • Fair turn management
  • Organized gameplay
Features
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Speed up your games and keep turns fair with RummiTimer, the must-have tool for Rummikub© fans. This intuitive timer lets you switch to the next player after 60 seconds. With just one tap, you can reset the countdown at the start of each turn. As time runs out, a sound alert notifies all players — no more delays or confusion! Whether you're playing with family, friends, or in a tournament, RummiTimer helps you stay on track and enjoy smoother, more organized games.

About

BoardClock

Features
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Keep every board-game night moving with BoardClock. BoardClock combines a 2–8 player turn timer, interactive turn-order tools, player profiles, team play, and match history in one free, ad-free app. ◆ Made for tabletop games Use it for chess, Go, shogi, gomoku, Rummikub, Splendor, Scrabble, Othello, backgammon, Catan, and more. Choose from 25 researched presets or create your own. ◆ Two timing systems • Fischer: add bonus time whenever a player ends their turn. • Byoyomi: after main time runs out, play continues through a set number of timed periods. • Built-in visual guides make both systems easy to understand. ◆ Everything you need around the table • Decide turn order with individual dice rolls, a ladder game, or shuffle. • See the active player, the next player, and team badges at a glance. • Optional turn sounds, five-second countdown melody, and haptics. • Majority-approved revival after a timeout. • Undo, pause, reset, and confirmation prompts help prevent mistakes. ◆ Profiles, teams, and stats Save regular players, run two-to-four-team games, and track wins, streaks, average turn time, and best teammates. ◆ Private match history Winners, play time, and turn counts are saved to your private iCloud database. They can return after reinstalling the app or moving to a new device, and the developer cannot access them. BoardClock supports English and Korean, with an in-app language selector.

Screenshots

RummiTimer1 screens
BoardClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RummiTimer at none against BoardClock's 3. RummiTimer also leads on device support (3 vs 1). BoardClock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. BoardClock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. RummiTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RummiTimer ships an update every 5 months, BoardClock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
RummiTimer versus BoardClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRummiTimerBoardClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenoit DeldicqueWonyoung Heo

In-app purchases

None

RummiTimer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BoardClock

One-time3
  • An espresso$0.49
  • An Americano$1.99
  • A latte$2.99

Questions

Is RummiTimer free?
RummiTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BoardClock free?
BoardClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RummiTimer or BoardClock have ads?
Neither RummiTimer nor BoardClock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RummiTimer or BoardClock?
RummiTimer ships an update every 5 months, and BoardClock every 3 days. Most recently, RummiTimer was updated on September 10, 2026 and BoardClock on September 18, 2026.

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