# Sophon vs Chess Timer & Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Sophon at 4.1 against Chess Timer & Clock's 3.0. Sophon also leads on ratings volume (75 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sophon sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Chess Timer & Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sophon holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sophon has 75 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sophon ships an update every 9 days, Chess Timer & Clock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sophon | Chess Timer & Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sophon-secure-cloud-storage/id6738370584/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-timer-and-clock/id6759811563/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **75** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 193 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [New Sophon Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780457092) | [Mohammed Alsaleh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581466887) |

## What reviewers say

### Sophon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sophon-secure-cloud-storage/id6738370584)

Securely store, transfer, and share files with 6GB of free cloud storage. Access your data from any device, organize files efficiently, and enjoy features like online browsing and encrypted sharing. It also offers business-oriented tools for document conversion and OCR.

**Highlights:** 6GB free secure cloud storage, Unlimited file transfer, File classification and management, Access from any device, Online photo browsing and video playback, Encrypted file sharing, Document conversion and OCR

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $79.99 | per year |


### Chess Timer & Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-timer-and-clock/id6759811563)

This app provides a simple yet powerful two-player game clock for managing time in chess and other board games. It offers various time control modes, move counters, and visual/auditory cues for a professional gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Two-player split screen interface, Multiple time control modes (Fischer, Bronstein, Byoyomi), Ready-to-play time presets, Move counter and flag indicator, Low-time warning, Customizable themes and sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sophon free?

Sophon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chess Timer & Clock free?

Chess Timer & Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sophon or Chess Timer & Clock?

Sophon is rated higher. Sophon averages 4.1 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Chess Timer & Clock averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sophon or Chess Timer & Clock have ads?

Neither Sophon nor Chess Timer & Clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sophon or Chess Timer & Clock?

Sophon ships an update every 9 days, and Chess Timer & Clock every 5 days. Most recently, Sophon was updated on November 4, 2026 and Chess Timer & Clock on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*