Runnerchesstimer vs ClockMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Runnerchesstimer
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Chess Timer is the perfect companion for your chess games. Whether you're playing casually with friends or in a serious match, our app provides a reliable and easy-to-use chess clock. Features: - Set custom time controls for both players - Simple one-tap to switch turns - Clean and distraction-free interface - Works offline — no internet needed - Suitable for all chess formats: Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, Classical Perfect for home games, tournaments, and chess clubs.
ClockMate
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Runnerchesstimer at none against ClockMate's 1. Runnerchesstimer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. ClockMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Runnerchesstimer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Runnerchesstimer | ClockMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHOON KEAT LIM | Tobias Huppertz |
In-app purchases
Runnerchesstimer
No in-app purchases
ClockMate
- ClockMate Pro$1.99
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