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 is the elegant, fair game timer for two players β no ads, no tracking, no distractions. Perfect for blitz, bullet, rapid and classic tournament games. Pick a time format, place your iPhone between you and start tapping: after each move a player taps their side and the opponent's clock starts. Clear, fast and distraction-free. FEATURES β’ Ready-made time formats for blitz, bullet, rapid and tournament β’ Custom time controls with base time, phases and increment (Pro) β’ Increment modes: Fischer, Bronstein and simple delay (Pro) β’ Large, easy-to-read display β even from across the table β’ Live Activity for the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island β’ 15 color themes β every color beyond classic black & white (Pro) β’ Sound packs including "Quiet" for silent tournament halls (Pro) β’ Landscape mode: clock flat on the table, both halves side by side (Pro) β’ Saved setups: load up to 10 configurations with one tap (Pro) β’ Game history: your last 10 games with time statistics (Pro) BUILT FOR OVER-THE-BOARD PLAY Time controls follow the formats you already play β from 3+2 blitz and 15+10 rapid to multi-phase FIDE tournament schedules that add time after move 40. Speed chess or a grandmaster-length game: no hourglass guesswork, no arguing about who flagged. CHESS CLOCK PRO Unlock every professional feature with Chess Clock Pro β monthly, yearly, or once and forever. Pick what suits you; subscriptions can be cancelled anytime. Whether at the club, at a tournament or at home on the kitchen table: Chess Clock puts a professional chess clock on your iPhone. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChessClock at none against Chess Clock's 3. ChessClock also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thanh Nguyen | Vincent Grellert |
In-app purchases
ChessClock
No in-app purchases
Chess Clock
- Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
- Chess Clock Pro$24.99





