Comparison

NAND vs ChessTimer

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

Head to head
About

NAND

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NAND is a simple puzzle game with six levels and no timer. Using bitwise operators and arrow keys, try to reach the goal at the top in the fewest moves! It will be difficult for beginners and people unfamiliar with bitwise operators, but you can improve with practice and understanding!

About

ChessTimer

Features
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ChessTimer is the chess clock built to outclass the rest. It's free, with no ads, no account and no tracking; an optional theme pack adds 96 more themes. EVERY TIME CONTROL, DONE RIGHT • Fischer increment, Bronstein delay, simple (US) delay, or sudden death • Multi-stage tournament controls (e.g. 40 moves in 90 min, then 30 min, +30s) • Per-side handicap: give each player a different clock ONE TAP TO PLAY • Bullet, Blitz, Rapid and Classical presets ready to go • Build any custom cadence and save your favorites MADE TO LIVE ON YOUR TABLE • Oversized, glanceable digits • Sound + haptic feedback on every move and a flag alert • Screen stays awake during a game; auto-pauses when interrupted • 22 free themes in four collections (classic, meme, illustrated and photo), many with their own artwork, sounds and ambient effects • Zen photo themes (lagoon, mountains, forest, aurora) and an optional analog dial face • Pick your style in a swipeable theme gallery on first launch • High-contrast colorblind-friendly theme included OPTIONAL THEME PACK • 96 extra themes, one-time purchase, no subscription WORKS FOR MORE THAN CHESS Go, shogi, debate, or any two-player turn-based game. FREE & PRIVATE No ads. No accounts. No tracking. The clock works fully offline. MORE CHESS APPS BY THE SAME MAKER ChessEndings for endgames, ChessAtlas for openings, DarkSquares for blindfold chess and ChessTactics for tactics puzzles. All four are a tap away in Settings.

Screenshots

NAND4 screens
ChessTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NAND at none against ChessTimer's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. ChessTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NAND asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
NAND versus ChessTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNANDChessTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmma SalinasAntoine Tamano

In-app purchases

None

NAND

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ChessTimer

One-time1
  • Premium Theme Pack$8.99

Questions

Is NAND free?
NAND is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChessTimer free?
ChessTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NAND or ChessTimer have ads?
Neither NAND nor ChessTimer shows ads.

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