Comparison

ChessTime vs LivCount

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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

LivCount

Features
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A clean, minimal scoreboard and match countdown timer designed exclusively for landscape use on tablets and phones. Perfect for stadium displays, amateur tournaments, stream overlays, or training sessions. Features: • Dual-Layer Customization: Independently set your main background wallpaper and text overlay image. When using the same photo for both, advanced blending ensures perfect 100% pixel-to-pixel alignment across layers. • Dynamic Segment Effects: Features an authentic 7-segment LCD digital matrix that masks your custom textures inside the active numbers, complete with precise ambient outer glow filters. • Quick Customization: Long press anywhere to instantly configure the match name, change timer durations, and upload team logos. • Clean Interaction: Tap once to pause or resume the countdown, and double-tap to reset. • Always On: Integrated stay-awake functionality ensures your screen never dims or locks during crucial match moments.

Screenshots

ChessTime4 screens
LivCount2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LivCount at none against ChessTime's 1. LivCount also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 2 level
ChessTime versus LivCount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessTimeLivCount
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVantage Global Holdings LLC.Sam Perez

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ChessTime

One-time1
  • ChessTime Pro$2.99
None

LivCount

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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