Comparison

Chess Clock By Nano Chess vs Chess Timer SYDEARS

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

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About

Chess Clock By Nano Chess

Features
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Experience a reliable, distraction-free game timer designed for total focus. Whether you’re playing a high-stakes bullet match or a casual rapid game, this clock provides professional-grade precision without the clutter of ads, tracking, or in-app purchases. * Why Choose This Clock? - 100% Free & Private: No ads and no hidden costs. A pure tool for the pure game. - Fully Customizable Themes: Make it yours. Choose from a variety of professional color palettes and high-contrast themes to match your board or your mood. - Landscape & Portrait Support: Optimized for all devices. The interface scales to provide a massive tap area, perfect for intense time scrambles. * Professional Timing Modes - Fischer Increment: Add time with every move to reward fast play. - Bronstein Delay: The classic delay mode—regain the time you used without "padding" your clock. - Simple Delay: A clean pause before your countdown begins. - Multi-Stage Controls: Set up complex tournament formats with ease (e.g., 40 moves in 90 mins followed by a sudden-death finish). * Key Features at a Glance - Save Your Presets: Quickly switch between Blitz, Rapid, Bullet, and Classical presets. - Handicap Mode: Adjust time independently for each player to balance any match. - Millisecond Precision: Reliable accuracy with optional haptic feedback and visual alerts. - Interruption Protection: The timer stays active and secure even if you accidentally switch apps. We believe your clock should be as elegant as your opening. Our "Pure" design philosophy ensures a clean, distraction-free interface that puts the focus where it belongs: on the 64 squares. Download the only chess timer you’ll ever need and master your time today.

About

Chess Timer SYDEARS

Features
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Professional Chess & Board Game Timer A clean and powerful timer designed for chess, Go, and all competitive board games. • Dual clock mode • Custom time controls • Increment & delay support • High-contrast dark and light themes • Optimized for tournament and casual play • Simple tap-to-switch control • Smooth animations and responsive UI Perfect for blitz, rapid, classical, and casual matches. No ads. No distractions. Just focus on the game.

Screenshots

Chess Clock By Nano Chess4 screens
Chess Timer SYDEARS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chess Clock By Nano Chess at 13.0 against Chess Timer SYDEARS's 17.6. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
Chess Clock By Nano Chess versus Chess Timer SYDEARS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess Clock By Nano ChessChess Timer SYDEARS
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDang Nguyenwei meng

In-app purchases

None

Chess Clock By Nano Chess

No in-app purchases

None

Chess Timer SYDEARS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess Clock By Nano Chess free?
Chess Clock By Nano Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess Timer SYDEARS free?
Chess Timer SYDEARS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess Clock By Nano Chess or Chess Timer SYDEARS have ads?
Neither Chess Clock By Nano Chess nor Chess Timer SYDEARS shows ads.

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