Chess Timer vs FOMO CHALLENGE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chess Timer
This app provides a fast and reliable clock for chess games, offering instant turn switching and customizable time controls. It features sound cues, clean themes, and offline functionality, making it ideal for various chess formats.
- One-tap turn switching
- Customizable time controls
- Sound cues
- Clean themes
- Offline functionality
- Pause and adjust on the fly
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Chess Timer is a fast, reliable chess clock that keeps your games flowing. Switch turns with instant feedback, pick ready-made presets, or tune the timer to your exact time control. Sound cues, clean themes, and handy adjustments make it ideal for blitz, rapid, or friendly over-the-board play. Features: One-tap turn switching with crisp sound cues Popular presets plus custom time controls and increments Pause, adjust time, and reset on the fly Clean, readable themes designed for tabletop play Works offline; optimized for low battery impact Why players choose Chess Timer: Built for speed: responsive taps with clear visual states Flexible: presets for common formats and custom options for clubs or house rules Focused: distraction-free layout that keeps the board center stage How it works: Pick a preset or set your own time and increment. Tap a player side to start the opponent’s clock. Tap after each move to switch; pause or adjust if needed. Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/dc3bbc5d-84b9-46dc-9482-19ea012f10e4 Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FEy7_FSN1sXOOB3D1Gg8Np0_FzPM2f5Q8A73aji3d8M/edit?usp=sharing
FOMO CHALLENGE
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FOMO is a daily precision timing game. Every day, a new target time is released globally at 00:00 UTC. You get one attempt per day: tap Start, stop as close to the target as possible, and see how near you can get. Why players love FOMO: • One clean challenge per day • Server-timed gameplay for fair results • Global leaderboard with Top 100 scores • Automatic daily reset and new target • Share-ready result card for social media • Fast Sign in with Apple onboarding The closer your difference is to zero, the higher your rank. Can you hit the perfect time today? Internet connection required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FOMO CHALLENGE at weekly against Chess Timer's every 4 months. Chess Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Chess Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and FOMO CHALLENGE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Chess Timer ships an update every 4 months, FOMO CHALLENGE weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess Timer | FOMO CHALLENGE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Andrii Kulchytskyi | Ahmet Ertas |
In-app purchases
Chess Timer
- Chess Timer Weekly with 3 days free3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Chess Timer Yearly$19.991 Year
FOMO CHALLENGE
- One Extra Attempt$0.99









