Comparison

Chess Clock Pro vs ClockMate

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

Head to head
About

Chess Clock Pro

Features
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The chess clock built for serious over-the-board play. Whether you're running a blitz match at the coffee shop or a classical tournament at the club, Chess Clock Pro gives you precise, reliable time control with zero fuss. EVERY TIME CONTROL YOU NEED Bullet: 1+0, 2+1 Blitz: 3+0, 3+2, 5+0, 5+3 Rapid: 10+0, 15+10 Classical: 30+0, 60+30, 90+30 Pick a preset and start playing in seconds. Your last-used time control is remembered so you can jump right back in. THREE INCREMENT MODES - Fischer: Time added after each move - Delay: Grace period before your clock ticks down - Bronstein: Time bank up to the increment value Most chess clock apps only support Fischer. Chess Clock Pro handles all three โ€” the same modes used in FIDE-rated tournaments worldwide. DESIGNED FOR REAL GAMES - Tap to switch โ€” responsive controls with debounce protection against accidental double-taps - Move counter for both players - Low-time warnings at 10s, 20s, 30s, or 60s โ€” you choose the threshold - Fractional seconds displayed under 20 seconds for precision timing - Screen stays awake during play โ€” no interruptions mid-game - Pause and resume anytime - Game-over screen with final times and results LOOKS GREAT, FEELS RIGHT Clean, modern interface with a monospace display built for readability at a glance. Choose Dark, Light, or System theme. Clock tap sounds and haptic feedback make every move feel satisfying. Turn them off if you prefer silence. PRO FEATURES Unlock the full clock with a one-time purchase: - Custom time controls โ€” set any base time and increment you want - Delay and Bronstein increment modes - Classical time control presets - Unlimited time control combinations Perfect for tournament directors, chess coaches, and players who need specific time settings for their club or event. NOT JUST FOR CHESS Chess Clock Pro works beautifully as a game timer for Go, Scrabble, Shogi, and any two-player board game that needs a countdown clock. If your game needs a timer, this is it. PRIVACY FIRST No account required. No ads. Your data stays on your device. Download Chess Clock Pro and never argue about time again.

About

ClockMate

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ClockMate is the chess clock you actually want at the board. No account, no ads, no setup โ€” 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 โ€ข Bullet (1+0), Blitz (3+2), Blitz (5+0), Rapid (10+0), Rapid (15+10), Classical (90+30) โ€ข Fischer increment โ€” the FIDE standard โ€ข Digital and analog clock face โ€ข Move counter per player โ€ข Sound and haptic feedback on every tap โ€ข Flag-fall alarm when time runs out โ€ข Landscape orientation for table play UPGRADE TO PRO โ€” ONE PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION โ€ข Set any time control โ€” minutes, seconds, and increment freely configurable โ€ข Bronstein delay and Simple delay โ€” for players who need them โ€ข 4 themes: Wood, Tournament Black, Minimal White, OLED Dark โ€ข 2 additional sound packs + silent mode โ€ข Game history โ€” last 10 games with move counts and time stats No cloud. No login. No ads. Everything works offline.

Screenshots

Chess Clock Pro4 screens
ClockMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

Chess Clock Pro and ClockMate are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Chess Clock Pro 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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Chess Clock Pro versus ClockMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess Clock ProClockMate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS18.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size13 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRevelRainTobias Huppertz

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chess Clock Pro

One-time1
  • ChessClock PRO$4.99
1 purchases

ClockMate

One-time1
  • ClockMate Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Chess Clock Pro free?
Chess Clock Pro 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 Pro or ClockMate have ads?
Neither Chess Clock Pro nor ClockMate shows ads.

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