ChessClock vs Chess Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ChessClock
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Chess Clock is a sleek, minimalist chess timer designed for face-to-face play. Split-screen layout with the top half rotated 180Β° so both players can see their clock. Tap to switch turns with Fischer increment support. Features: β’ Split-screen design β top player's clock is rotated for face-to-face play β’ 7+ time controls β Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, Classical, and custom β’ Fischer increment β automatic time added after each move β’ Visual alerts β color changes when time runs low β’ Haptic feedback β feel each tap β’ Sound effects β audible confirmation on each move (works in silent mode) β’ Full-screen tap targets β easy to press during intense games β’ Dark glass UI β beautiful, distraction-free interface β’ Works on iPhone and iPad
Chess Clock
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Chess Clock turns your phone into a beautiful, no-fuss game timer for two players β face to face, across the board. Lay it flat between you and play. Tap your side when you've made your move. Your clock stops, your opponent's starts. That's it. Huge tap targets, instant response, zero fumbling β built for blitz. TIME CONTROLS β’ Sudden Death β set a time and play it down β’ Fischer increment β seconds added back on every move β’ Bronstein delay & US delay (Pro) β’ One-tap presets for Bullet, Blitz, Rapid and Classical (1+0 through 90+30) β’ Custom times and asymmetric odds for uneven matchups (Pro) BUILT FOR REAL PLAY β’ Two big tappable zones β the top side reads upside-down so the player across from you sees it the right way up β’ The side on the move stays bright, the waiting side dims β always clear whose turn it is β’ Flag detection with sound and haptics the moment time runs out β’ Screen stays awake while you play; auto-pauses when you leave the app so no time leaks β’ Move counters and end-of-game stats, then Rematch in one tap NOT JUST CHESS Works for Go, Shogi, Scrabble, checkers, backgammon β any two-player, turn-based game. BEAUTIFUL & PRIVATE β’ Clean light and dark themes (more in Pro) β’ 100% offline β no account, no sign-up, no tracking, no ads β’ Your games never leave your phone Chess Clock Pro is a one-time purchase (no subscription) that unlocks Bronstein & US delay modes, custom times, asymmetric odds, all themes, and local game history.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChessClock at none against Chess Clock's 1. Chess Clock's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Chess Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ChessClock asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ChessClock | Chess Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thanh Nguyen | Yixin Network Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
ChessClock
No in-app purchases
Chess Clock
- Chess Clock Pro$4.99





