Split Clock vs Magic Sort
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Split Clock
This app functions as a versatile timer for various board games, including chess, Go, and Scrabble. It offers precise time measurement with customizable settings and multiple game modes like delays, bonuses, and forward counting. Enjoy an ad-free experience with adjustable layouts and sound effects.
- Multiple game modes (delay, bonus, forward counting)
- Accurate and precise time measurement
- Customizable layouts and color
- Adjustable touch sensitivity
- Hourglass and unlimited time modes
- Ad-free and data-private
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The app is primarily for chess players, but not only for them. It can be used in the traditional simple way or with several types of time delays. Official and exact tournament rules, or for board games in specific game modes. It also has an hourglass and many other time modes, the possibilities are not limited to chess, you can use it for Go, Scrabble, Shogi and any board or skill game. Provides players with extremely accurate and precise time measurement thanks to special built-in algorithms and freely adjustable touch sensitivity. Useful settings make it easy to customise the game mode, and almost everything you need is there. It can be used in two layouts, the counter can be placed anywhere on the screen, the player can rotate its view and change its colour freely. The clicks and other events have very nice effects and sounds that you can also adjust so that they don't disturb you accidentally. Game modes: Basic chess - Standard chess clock with the usual operation, the clock timer counts down to zero. US delay - Simple delay, after each step the lap time is reset. If the lap time is exceeded, it is reduced from the main time. Bronstein delay - If a player expends more than the specified delay then the entire delay is added to the player's clock, but if a player moves faster than the delay, only the exact amount of time expended by the player is added. Fischer bonus - A specified amount of time is added to the players main time each move, unless the player's main time ran out before they completed their move. Forward counting - Time runs incrementally from the initial value until the set limit is reached. Also known as a reverse chess clock. Unlimited - Time passes incrementally from the initial value, but there is no limitation, the game can go on for as long as you like. Free to touch - The clock counts for the player who has just pressed it. Opposite logic to the chess clock and no time limit. Round based - When the round time runs out, the other player is next. Time limit is fixed for each round. Hourglass - All time spent goes to the opposite player. When the time runs out, the game is over. The app is completely free, ad-free and does not collect any data about you.
Magic Sort
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Step into a magical workshop and bring every potion bottle back into perfect order. Magic Sort is a polished offline color sorting puzzle built for quick sessions and long, relaxing play. Tap one bottle, pour into another, and organize every stack until each bottle holds a single color. What makes Magic Sort special: - 50 progressive levels with steadily increasing difficulty - Smooth one-hand gameplay designed for portrait play - Star ratings and saved progress for every cleared level - Calm fantasy presentation with animated bottles and rich effects - Helpful undo and restart options for smarter puzzle solving - Background music with on/off control - Fully offline play with no account, no Wi-Fi, and no distractions Whether you want a satisfying brain teaser, a relaxing sorting game, or a magical puzzle to unwind with, Magic Sort delivers clean visuals, responsive controls, and rewarding level progression. Sort carefully, use your moves wisely, and chase a perfect three-star clear on every level.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Magic Sort at 13.0 against Split Clock's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Split Clock ships an update weekly, Magic Sort every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Split Clock | Magic Sort |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Weekly โ better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Szerencses Gabor | ๆขฆ่ฅ ้ |
In-app purchases
Split Clock
No in-app purchases
Magic Sort
No in-app purchases
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