Comparison

backGammon.Studio vs Chess Timer & Clock

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

Head to head
About

backGammon.Studio

Features
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Organize and track your tournaments interacting and helping the participants in an friendly interactive platform

About

Chess Timer & Clock

This app provides a simple yet powerful two-player game clock for managing time in chess and other board games. It offers various time control modes, move counters, and visual/auditory cues for a professional gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Two-player split screen interface
  • Multiple time control modes (Fischer, Bronstein, Byoyomi)
  • Ready-to-play time presets
  • Move counter and flag indicator
  • Low-time warning
  • Customizable themes and sounds
Features
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Chess Clock & Timer — the ultimate two-player game clock designed for chess players of all levels. Whether you're playing casual games at home or competing in tournaments, this app gives you everything you need to manage your time like a pro. TAP. SWITCH. PLAY. Simple, fast, and intuitive. Just tap your side of the screen when your move is done — your clock stops and your opponent's starts. The screen is split into two halves, with the top side rotated so both players can read their time clearly from across the board. READY-TO-PLAY TIME PRESETS Jump straight into a game with built-in presets for every format: - Bullet — 1+0, 1+1, 2+1 - Blitz — 3+0, 3+2, 5+0, 5+3 - Rapid — 10+0, 10+5, 15+10, 20+0 - Classical — 30+0, 30+20, 60+30, 90+30 - Custom — set your own minutes, seconds, and increment ADVANCED TIME CONTROL MODES Go beyond the basics with professional-grade timing systems: - Fischer — adds bonus time after each move - Bronstein — delay before your clock starts ticking - Simple Delay — clock waits, then counts down - Hourglass — time transfers from one player to the other - Byoyomi — Japanese-style overtime periods DESIGNED FOR REAL GAMES - Move counter tracks each player's moves - Low-time warning at 10 seconds - Flag indicator when time expires - Buzzer sound and haptic feedback on time-out - Tap sound for every turn switch - Screen stays awake during your game BEAUTIFUL THEMES - Dark Mode for comfortable play at night - Multiple themes: Classic, Dark, Wooden, Modern - Large, clear monospaced digits — readable from any angle - Smooth animations on every turn switch NOT JUST FOR CHESS Use it as a game timer for Scrabble, Othello, Shogi, Go, Backgammon, debates, and any other two-player board game or timed activity. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Chess Clock & Timer offers a Premium subscription that unlocks all themes, custom sounds, and advanced features. Subscription options and pricing are displayed in the app before purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/MAAlsaleh0/ChessClockLegal/blob/main/PrivacyPolicy.md Terms of Use: https://github.com/MAAlsaleh0/ChessClockLegal/blob/main/TermsOfUse.md

Screenshots

backGammon.Studio4 screens
Chess Timer & Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: backGammon.Studio at none against Chess Timer & Clock's 2. backGammon.Studio also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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 Timer & Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. backGammon.Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

backGammon.Studio ships an update every 3 days, Chess Timer & Clock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
backGammon.Studio versus Chess Timer & Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbackGammon.StudioChess Timer & Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB9 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperVIRTUALMEDICAMohammed Alsaleh

In-app purchases

None

backGammon.Studio

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Chess Timer & Clock

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is backGammon.Studio free?
backGammon.Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess Timer & Clock free?
Chess Timer & Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do backGammon.Studio or Chess Timer & Clock have ads?
Neither backGammon.Studio nor Chess Timer & Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, backGammon.Studio or Chess Timer & Clock?
backGammon.Studio ships an update every 3 days, and Chess Timer & Clock every 5 days. Most recently, backGammon.Studio was updated on October 25, 2026 and Chess Timer & Clock on October 28, 2026.

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