Comparison

Chess Clock vs ClockMate

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

Head to head
About

Chess Clock

This app provides a reliable and accurate chess clock for various game formats, including blitz and rapid play. It offers essential features for over-the-board matches with a clean interface and supports common timing increments and delays.

Highlights
  • Fischer increment support
  • Bronstein delay support
  • US delay support
  • Instant turn switching
  • Clear flag detection
  • Pause game functionality
  • Haptic feedback
Features
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Chess Clock - Tournament Timer is a fast, accurate two-player chess clock built for real over-the-board games. Play blitz, rapid, classical and tournament chess with simple controls and reliable timing. Choose from popular game lengths and use Fischer increment, Bronstein delay or US Delay directly from the main clock setup. No ads. No subscription. Just play chess. FREE FEATURES • 1, 3, 5 and 10 minute time controls • Fischer increment • Bronstein delay • US Delay • Common increment and delay values • Quick tournament presets • Instant tap to switch turns • Automatic tenths display under 1 minute • Clear flag-fall detection • Pause and resume games • Record White wins, Black wins and draws • Game history with move count, time control and timestamps • Haptic feedback and end-of-game signal PRO - ONE-TIME UNLOCK Want more control? Unlock Pro once for advanced customization: • Set custom game lengths • Create custom increment and delay values • Fine-tune time controls beyond the standard options • Access advanced custom tournament setups One purchase. No subscription. No ads for anyone. Whether you're playing a quick blitz game, a club match or a longer tournament game, Chess Clock gives you a clean, distraction-free clock with the timing modes you need.

About

ClockMate

Features
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ClockMate is the chess clock you actually want at the board. No account, no ads, no setup — just tap and play. Tap your half of the screen when you've finished your move. The timer switches automatically. Simple enough for a kitchen table game, reliable enough for a club match. FREE FEATURES • Bullet (1+0), Blitz (3+2), Blitz (5+0), Rapid (10+0), Rapid (15+10), Classical (90+30) • Fischer increment — the FIDE standard • Digital and analog clock face • Move counter per player • Sound and haptic feedback on every tap • Flag-fall alarm when time runs out • Landscape orientation for table play UPGRADE TO PRO — ONE PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION • Set any time control — minutes, seconds, and increment freely configurable • Bronstein delay and Simple delay — for players who need them • 4 themes: Wood, Tournament Black, Minimal White, OLED Dark • 2 additional sound packs + silent mode • Game history — last 10 games with move counts and time stats No cloud. No login. No ads. Everything works offline.

Screenshots

Chess Clock4 screens
ClockMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chess Clock at every 3 weeks against ClockMate's every 2 months. 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. Chess Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ClockMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, ClockMate every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Chess Clock versus ClockMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess ClockClockMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiamyte OÜTobias Huppertz

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chess Clock

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock – Lifetime$3.99
1 purchases

ClockMate

One-time1
  • ClockMate Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Chess Clock free?
Chess Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClockMate free?
ClockMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chess Clock or ClockMate have ads?
Neither Chess Clock nor ClockMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chess Clock or ClockMate?
Chess Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and ClockMate every 2 months. Most recently, Chess Clock was updated on August 24, 2026 and ClockMate on September 6, 2026.

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