Comparison

Chess Timer Skills vs Chess Game Clock Timer

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

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About

Chess Timer Skills

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TactiClock - Strategic Chess Clock with Skills Transform your chess games with TactiClock, the ultimate chess clock app that combines classic timing with strategic gameplay elements. Whether you're a tournament player or casual chess enthusiast, TactiClock offers two distinct modes to elevate your chess experience. Classic Mode - Tournament Precision Experience the traditional chess clock interface designed for serious matches and competitive play. Perfect timing controls with increment support (3+2, 5+3, 10+5, 15+10, 30+0) ensure fair and accurate gameplay. Ideal for club matches, tournaments, and practice sessions where precision matters most. Clock Clash Mode - Strategic Battles Enter the world of strategic chess timing where skills and abilities change the game! Use defensive powers like Shield and Counter to protect your time, deploy offensive skills like Time Steal and Lightning to gain advantages, and master the art of Time Bomb for explosive comebacks. Every move becomes a tactical decision beyond just chess strategy. Key Features: * Dual Game Modes: Switch between Classic tournament timing and strategic Clock Clash * Smart Time Controls: 15+ popular time controls from blitz to classical games * Strategic Skills System: 8 unique abilities with cooldowns and one-time use mechanics * Professional Interface: Clean, intuitive design optimized for competitive play * Increment Support: Automatic time addition after moves (3+2, 45+30, etc.) * Custom Time Settings: Set your own time controls for personalized games * Pause & Resume: Full game control with pause functionality * Universal Support: Works on iPhone and iPad with optimized layouts Perfect For: * Chess club members and tournament players * Online chess enthusiasts looking for offline timing solutions * Coaches teaching time management in chess * Friends and family enjoying casual chess matches * Players wanting to practice with realistic tournament conditions Beautiful Design: TactiClock features a modern, dark-themed interface that's easy on the eyes during long games. The intuitive layout ensures you can focus on your chess strategy while maintaining precise time control. Download TactiClock today and discover why timing is everything in chess. Whether you choose the precision of Classic Mode or the excitement of Clock Clash, every game becomes an engaging experience that sharpens both your chess skills and time management abilities. Ready to master the clock? Start your strategic chess journey with TactiClock!

About

Chess Game Clock Timer

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A two-player chess clock with two big tap zones and two countdowns — pure game timer, nothing else. • Two giant tap zones, no menus mid-game • 5 minute flat free, presets in Pro • Bullet, blitz, rapid, classical presets (Pro) • Fischer increment and Bronstein delay (Pro) • Locks screen on so it never sleeps mid-match Who it's for For chess players, scrabble fans and board-game groups playing turn-based games without a physical clock. Subscription BestPaid Pro is available as a weekly, monthly, or yearly subscription, with pricing shown in the app before you buy. Subscriptions auto-renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscription Settings — no charge on the first day if you cancel during the introductory window. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy: everything stays on your device by default. No analytics SDKs, no cross-app tracking. Privacy policy at https://bestpaid.app/legal/privacy. About BestPaid Part of the BestPaid family — paid apps without ads, tracking, or data farming. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Chess Timer Skills4 screens
Chess Game Clock Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess Timer Skills at none against Chess Game Clock Timer's 4. Chess Timer Skills also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chess Game Clock Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Chess Timer Skills asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Chess Timer Skills versus Chess Game Clock Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess Timer SkillsChess Game Clock Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEMIN CELIKKANVasilii Polovnikov

In-app purchases

None

Chess Timer Skills

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Chess Game Clock Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Premium · 1 week3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Premium · 1 month3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium · 1 year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium · Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Chess Timer Skills free?
Chess Timer Skills is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess Game Clock Timer free?
Chess Game Clock Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chess Timer Skills or Chess Game Clock Timer have ads?
Chess Game Clock Timer shows ads; Chess Timer Skills does not.

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