SpeakSpin vs Chess Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpeakSpin
This party game challenges players to speak words and phrases played in reverse. Compete with friends to see who can accurately repeat the reversed audio, with scoring based on your attempt. It's designed for quick setup and chaotic fun at gatherings.
- Multiplayer party gameplay
- Global high scores
- Share challenges via text
- Sandbox mode
- Adjustable recording lengths
- Multiple game modes
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Can you speak backwards better than your friends? SpeakSpin is the chaotic party game where players hear words reversed, try to repeat them out loud, and get scored on how close they actually got. It sounds easy. It absolutely is not. HOW IT WORKS * Hear a word or phrase played backwards * Repeat what you hear * The game reverses your attempt back * Get scored on accuracy * Pass the phone and watch everyone fail spectacularly PERFECT FOR * Parties * Game nights * Family gatherings * Icebreakers * Laughing at your friends FEATURES * Multiplayer party gameplay * Global high scores * Share challenges via text * Sandbox mode * Adjustable recording lengths * Multiple game modes * Game-show inspired presentation * Fast setup — just open and play No controllers. No complicated rules. Just backwards chaos.
Chess Clock
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Chess Clock is a distraction-free dual timer for over-the-board games. Pick a time control, tap your side after each move — that's it. Works fully offline, no account needed. Free presets play a complete game; Chess Clock Pro unlocks custom time controls, extra presets, and themes. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Chess Clock at fortnightly against SpeakSpin's monthly. SpeakSpin's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). 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
Both are free to download. SpeakSpin sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Chess Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SpeakSpin ships an update monthly, Chess Clock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpeakSpin | Chess Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 206 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Ludemann | Naveen Mathivanan |
In-app purchases
SpeakSpin
- Small Coffee$0.99
- Large Coffee$0.99
- Medium Coffee$0.99
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- Remove Ads$2.99
- Founders Pass$9.99
Chess Clock
- Chess Clock Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Chess Clock Pro Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Chess Clock Pro Lifetime$14.99
