Comparison

ChessClock vs Chess Clock

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

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About

ChessClock

Features
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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 180° so both players can see their clock. Tap to switch turns with Fischer increment support. Features: • Split-screen design — top player's clock is rotated for face-to-face play • 7+ time controls — Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, Classical, and custom • Fischer increment — automatic time added after each move • Visual alerts — color changes when time runs low • Haptic feedback — feel each tap • Sound effects — audible confirmation on each move (works in silent mode) • Full-screen tap targets — easy to press during intense games • Dark glass UI — beautiful, distraction-free interface • Works on iPhone and iPad

About

Chess Clock

Features
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Two big buttons, your time controls, zero fuss. Zwango turns your phone into a real chess clock for over the board play, with the increment math done exactly right. THE CLOCK - Tap your side to press the clock, targets you cannot miss - Portrait and flat on the table landscape layouts - Low time warning with colour and haptics - Move counter and one tap reset - Screen stays awake through the whole game TIME CONTROLS - Presets for Bullet 1+0, Blitz 3+2 and 5+0, Rapid 10+0 and more - Fischer increment, Bronstein, and simple delay, implemented correctly - Build and save your own custom controls ANY BOARD GAME - Works for every two player turn based game: scrabble, go, shogi, backgammon Free to play with the standard presets. Pro unlocks the custom control builder, Bronstein and delay modes, themes, and a true black tabletop mode for OLED screens. Zwango is an independent app and is not affiliated with Chess.com, FIDE, or any chess federation. TOS: https://apps.borombo.com/zwango/terms/

Screenshots

ChessClock4 screens
Chess Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChessClock at none against Chess Clock's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Chess Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ChessClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
ChessClock versus Chess Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessClockChess Clock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThanh NguyenErwan ROMBO

In-app purchases

None

ChessClock

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Chess Clock

Subscriptions1
  • Zwango Pro$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Zwango Pro$9.99

Questions

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

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