ChessTime vs LivCount
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
ChessTime
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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 ā 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
LivCount
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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.
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. ChessTime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LivCount asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ChessTime | LivCount |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vantage Global Holdings LLC. | Sam Perez |
In-app purchases
ChessTime
- ChessTime Pro$2.99
LivCount
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ChessTime free?
Is LivCount free?
Do ChessTime or LivCount have ads?
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