SimpleTimer for Boardgame vs ClockMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
SimpleTimer for Boardgame
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This timer is designed for games like Rummikub for 2-4 players and is also ideal for timed traditional games like Chess or Go. It easily records and alerts players to their usage time, making your smartphone the perfect tabletop game timer. - Supports 2-4 players. - Countdown for each turn. - Optional countdown for the entire game. - Optional individual countdown for each player. - Supports two methods of randomly determining who starts the game. - Ability to switch the order of turns. - Intuitively displays the current game status.
ClockMate
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ClockMate is the chess clock you actually want at the board. No account, no ads, no setup ā just tap and play. Tap your half of the screen when you've finished your move. The timer switches automatically. Simple enough for a kitchen table game, reliable enough for a club match. FREE FEATURES ⢠Bullet (1+0), Blitz (3+2), Blitz (5+0), Rapid (10+0), Rapid (15+10), Classical (90+30) ⢠Fischer increment ā the FIDE standard ⢠Digital and analog clock face ⢠Move counter per player ⢠Sound and haptic feedback on every tap ⢠Flag-fall alarm when time runs out ⢠Landscape orientation for table play UPGRADE TO PRO ā ONE PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION ⢠Set any time control ā minutes, seconds, and increment freely configurable ⢠Bronstein delay and Simple delay ā for players who need them ⢠4 themes: Wood, Tournament Black, Minimal White, OLED Dark ⢠2 additional sound packs + silent mode ⢠Game history ā last 10 games with move counts and time stats No cloud. No login. No ads. Everything works offline.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpleTimer for Boardgame at none against ClockMate's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. ClockMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SimpleTimer for Boardgame asks for nothing beyond the download.
SimpleTimer for Boardgame ships an update every 3 months, ClockMate every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleTimer for Boardgame | ClockMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brokers Tech Limited | Tobias Huppertz |
In-app purchases
SimpleTimer for Boardgame
No in-app purchases
ClockMate
- ClockMate Pro$1.99
Questions
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