Comparison

Chess Timer vs ClockMate

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

Head to head
About

Chess Timer

This app provides precise time management for chess players, offering various time controls and dual-player tracking. It helps players train for tournaments, sharpen skills, and ensures fair gameplay with customizable settings and low-time alerts.

Highlights
  • Accurate time controls
  • Dual player time tracking
  • Multiple time formats
  • Customizable time settings
  • Low time alert
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Chess Timer - Clock is the perfect tool for chess players who need precise and reliable time management. Whether you're playing casual games or preparing for competitive tournaments, this app ensures fair and structured gameplay by enforcing time controls for both players. Key Features: Accurate Time Controls: Manage your game time with precision. Select from popular time formats like Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, or set custom time controls to fit your preferred game style. Dual Player Time Tracking: With Chess Timer - Clock, each player’s time is tracked independently, ensuring fair play. With a simple tap, players alternate turns while their respective timers keep the game moving efficiently. Multiple Time Formats: The app offers a variety of standard time controls including Lightning (1 minute), Bullet (2 minutes), Blitz (3-5 minutes), Rapid (10-30 minutes), and Active formats. You can also create custom time settings for unique match configurations. Low Time Alert: The low-time alarm notifies you when your time is about to run out, helping you make quick decisions during the most critical moments of your game. Simple and User-Friendly: The app’s intuitive design allows players to focus on their game while effortlessly managing the time. Easy-to-use features make Chess Timer - Clock suitable for both casual players and professionals. Why Choose Chess Timer - Clock? Train for tournaments by using real-world time controls. Sharpen your skills in fast-paced Bullet or Blitz games. Customize time controls for casual matches or training sessions. Whether you are just learning chess or are a seasoned pro, Chess Timer - Clock is the ultimate tool for ensuring fair play, improving your time management, and enhancing the competitive experience of every game. Chess Timer - Clock app is free. You can use it forever, at no cost. However, Chess Timer - Clock does offer premium features for its subscribers. If you decide to purchase an upgrade, you will unlock additional features. Terms of Use: https://kociapp.github.io/Chess-Timer/term-of-use Privacy Policy: https://kociapp.github.io/Chess-Timer/privacy-policy

About

ClockMate

Features
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ClockMate is a clean, elegant chess clock for two players sitting across the board. Tap to start, then tap your own side to pass the move to your opponent. RICH TIME CONTROLS • Fischer increment, Bronstein and simple/US delay • Multi-period tournament times (e.g. 90+30 after 40 moves) • Asymmetric mode: a different time for each player • Ready presets: Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, Classical • Build and save your own custom time control AND MORE • Berserk mode (Lichess-style) • Match / series score tracking — log wins, draws and losses • 9 clock faces (classic black & white, modern, digital/DGT, analog, hourglass and more) • 15 languages • The screen stays awake during play, and timing stays accurate even in the background COMPLETELY FREE No ads, no subscriptions, no locked features. There is only an optional, voluntary tip — you miss nothing if you skip it. Enjoy your game!

Screenshots

Chess Timer4 screens
ClockMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ClockMate at none against Chess Timer's shown. ClockMate also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Chess Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and ClockMate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chess Timer versus ClockMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess TimerClockMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndy SutantoMUSTAFA NURI PEKDEMIR

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Chess Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Chess Clock Pro - 1W$0.997 Days
  • Chess Alarm Pro - 1Y$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Chess Timer Pro$19.99
4 purchases

ClockMate

One-time4
  • Pawn Tip$0.99
  • Knight / Bishop Tip$2.99
  • Rook Tip$4.99
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  • Queen Tip$8.99

Questions

Is Chess Timer free?
Chess Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClockMate free?
ClockMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chess Timer or ClockMate have ads?
Chess Timer shows ads; ClockMate does not.

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