Comparison

Chess Timer vs Checkers Lords

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • One-tap turn switching
  • Customizable time controls
  • Sound cues
  • Clean themes
  • Offline functionality
  • Pause and adjust on the fly
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Chess Timer4 screens
Checkers Lords4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess Timer ships an update every 4 months, Checkers Lords every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Chess Timer versus Checkers Lords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess TimerCheckers Lords
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB63 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAndrii KulchytskyiBoyan Paskalev

Customer experience

Chess Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Checkers Lords

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Chess Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Chess Timer Weekly with 3 days free3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Chess Timer Yearly$19.991 Year
None

Checkers Lords

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess Timer free?
Chess Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Checkers Lords free?
Checkers Lords is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chess Timer or Checkers Lords?
Chess Timer is rated higher. Chess Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Checkers Lords averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Chess Timer or Checkers Lords have ads?
Neither Chess Timer nor Checkers Lords shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chess Timer or Checkers Lords?
Chess Timer ships an update every 4 months, and Checkers Lords every 3 days. Most recently, Chess Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Checkers Lords on October 24, 2026.

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