Comparison

Chess Clock 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

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: Blitz & Rapid 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

Chess Clock

This app provides a customizable over-the-board chess clock for real games. It features dual clocks with adjustable time controls, increments, and delays, along with customizable feedback like sounds and haptic alerts. Designed for simplicity, it requires no account or sign-in, allowing immediate play.

Highlights
  • Dual full-height clock panels
  • Customizable time controls (main time, increment, delay)
  • Fischer and Bronstein increment options
  • Independent time controls per player
  • Configurable sound and haptic alerts
  • Optional ± second adjustment buttons
  • Clear 'Lose' state for expired time
Features
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Chess Clock – Fischer Timer is a clean, over-the-board chess clock built for real games: big times, one tap per move, and controls you can hit without looking away from the board. - Dual clocks, your rules Two full-height panels show each side’s time at a glance. Start a game with a tap, then tap your side when you finish a move. Pause anytime from the center bar. - Time controls that match how you play Choose presets or build your own: main time, increment, simple delay before main time counts down, and optional second-stage bonuses. Pick Fischer or Bronstein (or no increment) from a clear menu. Need different controls for each player? Set User A and User B independently when “same time for both” is off. - Feedback you can tune Separate sounds for moves and time-up, optional low-time alerts at your thresholds (sound, haptic, and a quick flash), and accent colors so the active side is obvious across the table. Optional ± second buttons for on-the-board adjustments. - Made for club nights and home games No account. No sign-in. Open the app, set your time, and play. When time runs out, the losing side shows a clear Lose state so there’s no doubt the flag fell. Download Chess Clock – Fischer Timer and keep the focus on the position, not on fiddling with the clock. For more information, visit https://indiegoodies.com/chessclock Terms of Use: https://indiegoodies.com/chessclock/terms Privacy Policy: https://indiegoodies.com/chessclock/privacy

Screenshots

Chess Clock4 screens
Chess Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess Clock at none against Chess Clock's 1. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Chess Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Chess Clock against 5.0 for Chess Clock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Chess Clock versus Chess Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess ClockChess Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiamyte OÜIndie Goodies LLC

Customer experience

Chess Clock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Chess Clock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chess Clock

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock – Lifetime$3.99
None

Chess Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess Clock free?
Chess Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess Clock free?
Chess Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chess Clock or Chess Clock?
Chess Clock and Chess Clock are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Chess Clock or Chess Clock have ads?
Neither Chess Clock nor Chess Clock shows ads.

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