TurnTap vs Chess Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
TurnTap
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TurnTap is a focused pass-and-play turn timer for board game nights on iPhone and iPad. The entire screen becomes a bold, draining countdown gauge that stays easy to read across the table. Tap once to start, then tap the screen again to hand the clock to the next player. Dedicated Pause, Resume, and Stop controls keep every action clear, and a brief Undo option catches accidental handoffs. Features: - Full-screen visual countdown gauge - Tap to start and hand off turns - Explicit Pause, Resume, and Stop controls - Undo for accidental restarts - Optional seat tracking for 2โ6 players - Adjustable turn length and settings that persist between launches - Settings changes apply without resetting the active clock - Haptic timeout alert with optional sound - Keeps the screen awake while the clock is active - Designed for both iPhone and iPad No account is required, and TurnTap collects no data.
Chess Clock
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Two big buttons, your time controls, zero fuss. Zwango turns your phone into a real chess clock for over the board play, with the increment math done exactly right. THE CLOCK - Tap your side to press the clock, targets you cannot miss - Portrait and flat on the table landscape layouts - Low time warning with colour and haptics - Move counter and one tap reset - Screen stays awake through the whole game TIME CONTROLS - Presets for Bullet 1+0, Blitz 3+2 and 5+0, Rapid 10+0 and more - Fischer increment, Bronstein, and simple delay, implemented correctly - Build and save your own custom controls ANY BOARD GAME - Works for every two player turn based game: scrabble, go, shogi, backgammon Free to play with the standard presets. Pro unlocks the custom control builder, Bronstein and delay modes, themes, and a true black tabletop mode for OLED screens. Zwango is an independent app and is not affiliated with Chess.com, FIDE, or any chess federation. TOS: https://apps.borombo.com/zwango/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TurnTap at none against Chess Clock's 2. Chess Clock's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Chess Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TurnTap asks for nothing beyond the download.
TurnTap ships an update every 3 months, Chess Clock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TurnTap | Chess Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joar Gullestad Pettersen | Erwan ROMBO |
In-app purchases
TurnTap
No in-app purchases
Chess Clock
- Zwango Pro$2.991 Month
- Zwango Pro$9.99








