Comparison

LaxClock vs Chess Clock

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

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About

LaxClock

This app simplifies lacrosse game management for coaches, officials, and scorekeepers. It tracks game time, shot clock, scores, and penalties with automated calculations and custom game format settings. An optional upgrade offers an ad-free experience with enhanced notifications and sound alerts.

Highlights
  • Real-time game and shot clock tracking
  • Automated penalty management and release calculation
  • Customizable game formats
  • Alternating possession tracking
  • Built-in timers for breaks and timeouts
  • Push notifications and sound alerts (with upgrade)
Features
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—Time & Scorekeeping Made Simple — - Track game time, shot clock, team score, and timeouts remaining in real time. - Adjust the game clock and automatically apply the time change to the shot clock and penalties. - Use built-in timers for timeouts, halftime, and period breaks. - Track alternating possession with a single tap. — Smart Penalty Management — - Add player penalties individually and in order they occurred. LaxClock automatically combines multiple penalties for the same player, with non-releasable time served first. - When a team exceeds three penalties, additional penalties are auto-stacked until space is available. - Releasable penalties automatically clear when the opposing team scores. - Automatically calculate the time a penalty releases on the game clock. - Enable time-and-a-half mode for running-time game formats. — Custom Game Formats — Create and save your preferred game setup for any level of play. Customize: - Period type (halves or quarters) - Period, overtime, and break lengths - Halftime duration - Timeouts per half and timeout length - Shot clock reset times - Default penalty durations — Upgrade to LaxClock+ — Unlock the full power of LaxClock with LaxClock+: - Remove all ads for a distraction-free experience. - Enable push notifications for the end of periods, breaks, and the two-minute warning. - Turn on sound alerts for the end of periods, breaks, penalties, shot clock, and two-minute warning. - Unlock the ability to create, edit, apply, and share your own timing presets. Privacy Policy: https://hcd-applications.github.io/LaxClock-Info/privacypolicy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Chess Clock

Features
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Chess Clock: Game Timer The perfect chess clock for casual games, tournaments, and competitive play. Whether you're playing Blitz, Rapid, Bullet, Classical, or custom time controls, Chess Clock provides a fast, accurate, and distraction-free experience designed for every chess player. Features • Blitz, Rapid, Bullet and Classical presets • Fischer Increment support • Bronstein Delay support • Custom time controls • One-tap player switching • Large easy-to-read timers • Smooth animations • Pause and resume anytime • Landscape and Portrait support • Dark Mode • Beautiful modern interface • Sound and vibration feedback • No ads during gameplay • Works offline Perfect for: • Chess clubs • School competitions • Tournament organizers • Casual games with friends • Practice sessions Whether you're a beginner learning the game or an experienced tournament player, Chess Clock delivers precise timing with a clean, intuitive interface. Download Chess Clock today and enjoy professional time controls for every match.

Screenshots

LaxClock4 screens
Chess Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess Clock at none against LaxClock's 2. Chess Clock also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. LaxClock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Chess Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
LaxClock versus Chess Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaxClockChess Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.2 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoward DickinsonFenuku Kekeli

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LaxClock

Subscriptions2
  • LaxClock+ Monthly$0.991 Month
  • LaxClock+ Annual$6.991 Year
None

Chess Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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