TurnTap vs Chess Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā 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 2ā6 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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Chess Clock is the elegant, fair game timer for two players ā no ads, no tracking, no distractions. Perfect for blitz, bullet, rapid and classic tournament games. Pick a time format, place your iPhone between you and start tapping: after each move a player taps their side and the opponent's clock starts. Clear, fast and distraction-free. FEATURES ⢠Ready-made time formats for blitz, bullet, rapid and tournament ⢠Custom time controls with base time, phases and increment (Pro) ⢠Increment modes: Fischer, Bronstein and simple delay (Pro) ⢠Large, easy-to-read display ā even from across the table ⢠Live Activity for the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island ⢠15 color themes ā every color beyond classic black & white (Pro) ⢠Sound packs including "Quiet" for silent tournament halls (Pro) ⢠Landscape mode: clock flat on the table, both halves side by side (Pro) ⢠Saved setups: load up to 10 configurations with one tap (Pro) ⢠Game history: your last 10 games with time statistics (Pro) BUILT FOR OVER-THE-BOARD PLAY Time controls follow the formats you already play ā from 3+2 blitz and 15+10 rapid to multi-phase FIDE tournament schedules that add time after move 40. Speed chess or a grandmaster-length game: no hourglass guesswork, no arguing about who flagged. CHESS CLOCK PRO Unlock every professional feature with Chess Clock Pro ā monthly, yearly, or once and forever. Pick what suits you; subscriptions can be cancelled anytime. Whether at the club, at a tournament or at home on the kitchen table: Chess Clock puts a professional chess clock on your iPhone. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TurnTap at none against Chess Clock's 3. TurnTap also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Chess Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TurnTap asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | TurnTap | Chess Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joar Gullestad Pettersen | Vincent Grellert |
In-app purchases
TurnTap
No in-app purchases
Chess Clock
- Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
- Chess Clock Pro$24.99







