Comparison

Split Clock vs Chess Clock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Chess Clock

Features
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Chess Clock is a distraction-free dual timer for over-the-board games. Pick a time control, tap your side after each move โ€” that's it. Works fully offline, no account needed. Free presets play a complete game; Chess Clock Pro unlocks custom time controls, extra presets, and themes. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Split Clock4 screens
Chess Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Split Clock at none against Chess Clock's 3. Split Clock also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Chess Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Split Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Split Clock ships an update weekly, Chess Clock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Split Clock versus Chess Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplit ClockChess Clock
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better26.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSzerencses GaborNaveen Mathivanan

In-app purchases

None

Split Clock

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Chess Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Chess Clock Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Chess Clock Pro Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Chess Clock Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Split Clock free?
Split Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess Clock free?
Chess Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Split Clock or Chess Clock have ads?
Neither Split Clock nor Chess Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Split Clock or Chess Clock?
Split Clock ships an update weekly, and Chess Clock fortnightly. Most recently, Split Clock was updated on June 4, 2026 and Chess Clock on September 18, 2026.

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