Chess Timer vs Checkers Lords
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
Checkers Lords
Experience classic board strategy with this complete checkers and draughts game. Play quick matches, practice against AI, challenge friends online, or enjoy local multiplayer modes. Offers multiple rule sets and customizable themes for a polished gaming experience.
- Realtime online matches with ELO ranking
- Turn-based matches with notifications
- Offline single player against AI
- Hot seat and Bluetooth multiplayer
- Multiple rule profiles (American, International, Russian, etc.)
- Player statistics and leaderboards
- Customizable board themes
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Play Checkers Lords, a complete checkers and draughts game built for quick matches, thoughtful turn-based play, and classic board strategy. Choose from multiple rules profiles, practice against Phone AI, challenge friends, play online in realtime, or enjoy turn-based matches when you do not have time to stay connected. You can also play nearby Bluetooth multiplayer or hot seat games on one device. Enjoy American Checkers, International Checkers, Spanish Checkers, Brazilian Damas, Russian Draughts, Italian Dama, Canadian Checkers, and custom rules. Features: • Realtime online matches with fair ELO ranking • Turn-based matches with notifications when it is your turn • Friend invites, friend chat, rematches, and direct challenges • Offline single player against Phone AI • Hot seat mode for two players on one device • Bluetooth multiplayer for nearby games • Multiple checkers and draughts rules profiles • Player statistics, points, ELO, and leaderboards • Classic, black, metal, and medieval board themes • Localized interface and customizable settings Whether you call it checkers, draughts, dames, dama, or шашки, Checkers Lords gives you a polished strategy board game for short games, serious matches, and friendly rivalries.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Chess Timer at 5.0 against Checkers Lords's 3.5. Checkers Lords's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Chess Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Checkers Lords asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chess Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Chess Timer ships an update every 4 months, Checkers Lords every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Chess Timer | Checkers Lords |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Andrii Kulchytskyi | Boyan Paskalev |
Customer experience
Chess Timer
Checkers Lords
In-app purchases
Chess Timer
- Chess Timer Weekly with 3 days free3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Chess Timer Yearly$19.991 Year
Checkers Lords
No in-app purchases
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