Comparison

Blitz Clock 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

Blitz Clock

Features
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Blitz Clock is a clean, distraction-free chess timer built to replace the physical chess clock. Whether you're playing blitz, rapid, bullet, or classical games, Blitz Clock keeps your matches precise, fair, and smooth. Designed with a minimal interface and fast response time, the timer is optimized for over-the-board games, tournaments, practice sessions, and casual play with friends. Features: * Multiple time controls (Blitz, Rapid, Bullet, Classical) * Custom time settings * Increment (Fischer) support * Simple tap to stop the timer and start the opponent’s timer * Works perfectly for chess clubs and tournaments * Pleasant sounds whilte stopping the timer and time’s up alert. * Voice reading when you are getting out of time we created Blitz Clock to completely replace the physical tapping of chess clock with iPhones, iPads and make the smooth tapping possible to play more games fast, smooth and with more accuracy. Play smart. Play fast. Play with Blitz Clock.

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

Blitz Clock4 screens
Chess Timer Retro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chess Timer Retro at 15.6 against Blitz Clock'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
Blitz Clock versus Chess Timer Retro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlitz ClockChess Timer Retro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMekala Vamsi KrishnaFriends Indeed, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Blitz Clock

No in-app purchases

None

Chess Timer Retro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blitz Clock free?
Blitz Clock 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 Blitz Clock or Chess Timer Retro have ads?
Neither Blitz Clock nor Chess Timer Retro shows ads.

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