Comparison

zChess Clock vs Chess Clock

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

Head to head
About

zChess Clock

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Keep your games moving with zChess Clock, a clean, chess clock that’s easy to use and fully customizable. Whether you’re blitzing with friends or testing long time controls, ChessClock has you covered. Features: • Classic and modern modes – choose from standard time controls or create your own. • Custom timers – add increment, delay, or Bronstein time delay. • Hourglass mode – watch time flow between players for a fast, dynamic feel. • Simple and stylish design – tap to switch turns, and focus on the fun. • Save your favorites – quickly load your most-used setups. Built for chess lovers who just want to hit play and start the clock. Ready? Tap, move, and let the games begin.

About

Chess Clock

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Chess Clock is the perfect clock for your chess matches. Customize player colors, orientation, and time settings to match your style. Features: • Quickly select from popular time controls or create your own custom duration and increment. • Toggle sound effects, vibration, and the move counter to suit your preference. • Rotate text and controls individually for each player for the perfect board setup. • Start with a clean built-in color set for both sides. Premium Features: • 14 additional color themes to personalize each player's side • Custom themes: pick your own colors for every part of the board • Player profiles with names and photos shown right on the clock • Game history with move analysis and export • Shareable result cards for finished games Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/chessclocktimerforchess/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

zChess Clock3 screens
Chess Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chess Clock at 15.1 against zChess Clock's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
zChess Clock versus Chess Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterzChess ClockChess Clock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin ZobristBurak Can INCE

In-app purchases

None

zChess Clock

No in-app purchases

None

Chess Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is zChess Clock free?
zChess Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess Clock free?
Chess Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do zChess Clock or Chess Clock have ads?
Neither zChess Clock nor Chess Clock shows ads.

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