Chess Timer & Clock vs Ply
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chess Timer & Clock
This app provides a simple yet powerful two-player game clock for managing time in chess and other board games. It offers various time control modes, move counters, and visual/auditory cues for a professional gaming experience.
- Two-player split screen interface
- Multiple time control modes (Fischer, Bronstein, Byoyomi)
- Ready-to-play time presets
- Move counter and flag indicator
- Low-time warning
- Customizable themes and sounds
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Chess Clock & Timer — the ultimate two-player game clock designed for chess players of all levels. Whether you're playing casual games at home or competing in tournaments, this app gives you everything you need to manage your time like a pro. TAP. SWITCH. PLAY. Simple, fast, and intuitive. Just tap your side of the screen when your move is done — your clock stops and your opponent's starts. The screen is split into two halves, with the top side rotated so both players can read their time clearly from across the board. READY-TO-PLAY TIME PRESETS Jump straight into a game with built-in presets for every format: - Bullet — 1+0, 1+1, 2+1 - Blitz — 3+0, 3+2, 5+0, 5+3 - Rapid — 10+0, 10+5, 15+10, 20+0 - Classical — 30+0, 30+20, 60+30, 90+30 - Custom — set your own minutes, seconds, and increment ADVANCED TIME CONTROL MODES Go beyond the basics with professional-grade timing systems: - Fischer — adds bonus time after each move - Bronstein — delay before your clock starts ticking - Simple Delay — clock waits, then counts down - Hourglass — time transfers from one player to the other - Byoyomi — Japanese-style overtime periods DESIGNED FOR REAL GAMES - Move counter tracks each player's moves - Low-time warning at 10 seconds - Flag indicator when time expires - Buzzer sound and haptic feedback on time-out - Tap sound for every turn switch - Screen stays awake during your game BEAUTIFUL THEMES - Dark Mode for comfortable play at night - Multiple themes: Classic, Dark, Wooden, Modern - Large, clear monospaced digits — readable from any angle - Smooth animations on every turn switch NOT JUST FOR CHESS Use it as a game timer for Scrabble, Othello, Shogi, Go, Backgammon, debates, and any other two-player board game or timed activity. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Chess Clock & Timer offers a Premium subscription that unlocks all themes, custom sounds, and advanced features. Subscription options and pricing are displayed in the app before purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/MAAlsaleh0/ChessClockLegal/blob/main/PrivacyPolicy.md Terms of Use: https://github.com/MAAlsaleh0/ChessClockLegal/blob/main/TermsOfUse.md
Ply
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Lay your phone flat between two players and play. Ply is a chess clock built to feel like a real one: a heavy press you can feel, a rocker that tips to the side that just moved, and a flag that really falls when time runs out. The far player's digits face them, and the screen never dims mid-game. Ply keeps time, not score: every chess, go and shogi time control, a radial turn timer for up to 8 players, and a real sand hourglass. EVERY TIME CONTROL, FREE • Sudden death, Fischer increment (after or before the move), Bronstein delay and simple (US) delay • Multi-stage controls by move count, byo-yomi with a spoken count (in your language or in Japanese) for go and shogi, and Canadian overtime • Word-game overtime: at zero nobody flags, and the clock counts on in minus so the table can score the penalty • Sand Duel: one hourglass between two players, where every second you think pours into your opponent's side • FIDE/USCF-style time controls, named in plain words, so everyone agrees on the rules before the first move • Move counter, undo the last press, and time correction while paused • Silent mode for tournament rooms, a talking clock, large-tap mode and a High-Contrast face ROUND TABLE (PRO) Time a whole board-game table of 2 to 8 players on one dial. Every name faces its seat, the current player's segment lights up, and a tap in the centre passes the turn. Per-turn limits, a time bank for each player, or no limit at all, with turn stats at the end that show who took the longest. A REAL HOURGLASS The Glass tab is a sand timer made of real, falling grains. Turn your phone over and the sand starts to run; tilt it and the sand follows. Classic durations are free; Hourglass Pro adds any length, six sands and three glasses. CLOCKS WORTH LOOKING AT (PRO) Walnut & Brass with an analog dial and a falling flag, Bakelite, Tournament LCD and anodized metals. Aluminium, Night and High-Contrast are free. MADE FOR THE TABLE • Flat between you, or standing beside the board in landscape, like a real clock • A game survives your phone closing the app: it comes back paused, right where you were • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island • Siri, Shortcuts, the Action Button and a Control Center control • A game card after every game, with each move's think time, ready to share • Works offline. No account. No ads. No tracking. • For casual, club and teaching play. Rated events may require an approved clock. HONEST PRICING The complete two-player clock, with every time control, is free forever. Ply Pro adds Round Table, the Pro faces, your full game history and any hourglass. It's a single one-time purchase, never a subscription, and it works with Family Sharing. Your first game in every Pro mode is on us. Privacy: https://ply.evatech.app/privacy Terms: https://ply.evatech.app/terms
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Verdict
Chess Timer & Clock and Ply are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Chess Timer & Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Ply sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess Timer & Clock | Ply |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohammed Alsaleh | Evatech Innovations,TOO |
In-app purchases
Chess Timer & Clock
- Weekly$2.997 Days
- Lifetime$14.99
Ply
- Ply Pro$2.99
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