Comparison

ChessTime vs TurnTap

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

Head to head
About

ChessTime

Features
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A chess timer that gets out of your way. TWO PLAY MODES - Face-to-Face: Traditional layout, players across the board - Side-by-Side: Both timers on one side - Switch modes anytime, even mid-game TIME CONTROLS - Blitz (5 min), Rapid (10 min), Classical (30 min) - Increment support (Fischer timing) - Create unlimited custom presets (Pro) PRO FEATURES - Unlimited custom time controls - Game history tracking - Win/loss statistics - $2.99 one-time โ€” no subscription DETAILS - Sound effects and haptic feedback - Low time warnings - Works on all iPhones - Dark interface, no ads Perfect for chess clubs, tournaments, casual games, and any timed board game. http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

About

TurnTap

Features
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TurnTap is a focused pass-and-play turn timer for board game nights on iPhone and iPad. The entire screen becomes a bold, draining countdown gauge that stays easy to read across the table. Tap once to start, then tap the screen again to hand the clock to the next player. Dedicated Pause, Resume, and Stop controls keep every action clear, and a brief Undo option catches accidental handoffs. Features: - Full-screen visual countdown gauge - Tap to start and hand off turns - Explicit Pause, Resume, and Stop controls - Undo for accidental restarts - Optional seat tracking for 2โ€“6 players - Adjustable turn length and settings that persist between launches - Settings changes apply without resetting the active clock - Haptic timeout alert with optional sound - Keeps the screen awake while the clock is active - Designed for both iPhone and iPad No account is required, and TurnTap collects no data.

Screenshots

ChessTime4 screens
TurnTap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TurnTap at none against ChessTime's 1. ChessTime's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. ChessTime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TurnTap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
ChessTime versus TurnTap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessTimeTurnTap
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVantage Global Holdings LLC.Joar Gullestad Pettersen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ChessTime

One-time1
  • ChessTime Pro$2.99
None

TurnTap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChessTime free?
ChessTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TurnTap free?
TurnTap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChessTime or TurnTap have ads?
Neither ChessTime nor TurnTap shows ads.

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