Comparison

RD Chess Timer vs Chess Timer Retro

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

Head to head
About

RD Chess Timer

Features
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Chess Timer is a simple and elegant chess clock designed for players of all levels. Whether you’re playing a casual game with friends or a competitive tournament, this app helps you keep track of time easily and accurately.

About

Chess Timer Retro

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Chess has always been a game of timeless elegance. Your timer should be too. Inspired by the design philosophies of Jony Ive and Dieter Rams, Chess Timer strips away the clutter and puts a beautiful, vintage flip clock front and center. Every second ticks by with satisfying analog charm; no distractions, no noise, just the game. Features: • Iconic flip clock display • Simple one-tap controls so you never lose focus on the board • Preset time controls for Blitz, Bullet, and Classical play If you want a timer that looks as good as the pieces on your board, Chess Timer is the one you'll keep coming back to.

Screenshots

RD Chess Timer4 screens
Chess Timer Retro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chess Timer Retro at 15.6 against RD Chess Timer's 26.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
RD Chess Timer versus Chess Timer Retro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRD Chess TimerChess Timer Retro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaghul SFriends Indeed, LLC

In-app purchases

None

RD Chess Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Chess Timer Retro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RD Chess Timer free?
RD Chess Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess Timer Retro free?
Chess Timer Retro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RD Chess Timer or Chess Timer Retro have ads?
Neither RD Chess Timer nor Chess Timer Retro shows ads.

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