# Games Keeper vs Watch Chess

The clearest difference is update cadence: Watch Chess at every 2 weeks against Games Keeper's every 4 months. Games Keeper's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (76% vs 64%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Games Keeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Watch Chess sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Games Keeper holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Games Keeper has 450 ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Games Keeper's written reviews are positive against 64% of Watch Chess's.

Games Keeper ships an update every 4 months, Watch Chess every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Games Keeper | Watch Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (450 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/games-keeper/id674138310/reviews)** | [4.5 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-chess/id980989211/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **450** | 82 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 64.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vincent Tourraine](https://appshunter.io/developer/308598599) | [Ignacio Soto Bustos](https://appshunter.io/developer/563997356) |

## What reviewers say

### Games Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/games-keeper/id674138310)

Easily track scores for any game, from board games and RPGs to outdoor sports. Features include unlimited players, score sheets with ranks and charts, and quick access to helpful tools like a timer and dice roller. Maintain a full game history with player and score details.

**Highlights:** Score tracking for any game, Unlimited players, Score sheets with ranks and charts, Timer, dictionary, dice roll access, Full game history, CSV export (in-app purchase)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Games Keeper History | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast and easy score entry
- 📊 Helpful scoring graph visualization
- ⚙️ Automatic player turn advancement
- 🎮 Works well for various games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes during gameplay
- 🐛 Spontaneous crashes losing game data
- 📱 Button size too small for comfortable use
- 🔄 Difficult to undo/edit scores
- ❌ Cannot edit scores after entry

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when removing players
- App crashes when entering scores too quickly
- Scores drop or show incorrect previous scores
- Auto-advance arrow registers score to wrong player if tapped too quickly
- Timer restarts when viewing results

**Requested features**

- Larger button/number pad option in settings
- Dark mode for reduced eye strain
- Ability to add players during active game
- Ability to remove players mid-game
- Ability to reorder players after game starts


### Watch Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-chess/id980989211)

Experience the next generation of chess broadcasting with this app, designed for mobile and Apple Watch. Follow live and recent Grandmaster tournaments, get real-time notifications on game results, and analyze games with an engine. Watch multiple games simultaneously with an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Live Grandmaster chess tournaments, Real-time game notifications, Optimized mobile and Apple Watch experience, Watch multiple games simultaneously, Swipe navigation for moves, Real-time engine analysis (PRO)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watch Chess Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Watch Chess Pro | $2.49 | per month |
| Watch Chess Pro | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Games Keeper free?

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

### Is Watch Chess free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Games Keeper or Watch Chess?

Games Keeper is rated higher. Games Keeper averages 4.7 out of 5 from 450 ratings, while Watch Chess averages 4.5 from 82 ratings.

### Do Games Keeper or Watch Chess have ads?

Neither Games Keeper nor Watch Chess shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Games Keeper or Watch Chess?

Games Keeper ships an update every 4 months, and Watch Chess every 2 weeks. Most recently, Games Keeper was updated on October 5, 2026 and Watch Chess on October 8, 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.*