Comparison

Chess Clock vs Chess Timer Retro

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

Head to head
About

Chess Clock

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Take Control of Your Time with the Most Elegant Chess Clock! Whether you're playing a casual blitz game with friends or competing in a professional tournament, our Chess Timer provides the precision and reliability you need. Designed by chess enthusiasts for players of all levels, this app turns your iPhone into a high-end tournament-grade chess clock. Key Features: Customizable Time Controls: Supports Blitz, Bullet, Rapid, and Classical formats. Pro Modes: Easily set up Fischer Increment, Bronstein Delay, or simple countdowns. Precise Move Tracking: Detailed move history and performance statistics after every match. Intuitive Design: Minimalist, high-contrast interface designed for maximum concentration and zero distractions. Sound & Vibration: Get haptic feedback and sound alerts when time is running low. Landscape & Portrait: Perfect layout for both iPhone and iPad. Perfect for Chess, Checkers, Go, Scrabble, and all your favorite tabletop board games. Join thousands of players who trust our Game Timer to rule their matches! Privacy Policy: https://barisaygen.info/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Chess Timer Retro

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Chess has always been a game of timeless elegance. Your timer should be too. Inspired by the design philosophies of Jony Ive and Dieter Rams, Chess Timer strips away the clutter and puts a beautiful, vintage flip clock front and center. Every second ticks by with satisfying analog charm; no distractions, no noise, just the game. Features: โ€ข Iconic flip clock display โ€ข Simple one-tap controls so you never lose focus on the board โ€ข Preset time controls for Blitz, Bullet, and Classical play If you want a timer that looks as good as the pieces on your board, Chess Timer is the one you'll keep coming back to.

Screenshots

Chess Clock4 screens
Chess Timer Retro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Chess Timer Retro at none against Chess Clock's shown. Chess Timer Retro also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 3 level
Chess Clock versus Chess Timer Retro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess ClockChess Timer Retro
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.615.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBaris AygenFriends Indeed, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Chess Clock

No in-app purchases

None

Chess Timer Retro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess Clock free?
Chess Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess Timer Retro free?
Chess Timer Retro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess Clock or Chess Timer Retro have ads?
Chess Clock shows ads; Chess Timer Retro does not.

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