Comparison

Chess Clock vs Meeple Clock

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

Head to head
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Chess Clock

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Chess Clock - TurnTime is a premium chess timer for serious over-the-board play. Set classic chess controls, use Fischer, Bronstein, or increment timing, and keep the clock readable from across the table. Full-screen focus mode gives every move a large target, while sound and haptic feedback make turn changes clear without clutter. Premium includes custom presets, board themes, focus mode, time odds for Armageddon-style games, and saved controls for chess nights, tournaments, and board games. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Meeple Clock

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Keep game night moving. Meeple Clock is a beautiful chess-style clock built for board games — every player gets their own colorful meeple wedge, and passing the turn is one tap. No more "whose turn is it?" and no more games that drag past midnight. Set an optional turn limit, hand the phone to the table, and play. HOW IT WORKS Set up your players, pick who goes first (or let the app choose at random), and place the phone in the middle of the table. The screen becomes a radial clock where each player owns a wedge. When your turn ends, tap your wedge — the clock instantly switches to the next player. FEATURES • Radial "table clock" layout — up to 10 players, each with their own meeple color • One-tap turn passing, designed to be used from any seat • Optional per-turn limit with a clear overtime alert, sound, and haptics • Pause anytime, and undo a turn if someone taps by mistake • Automatic round counting and a running total game clock • Results screen showing each player's total thinking time — and the fastest player crowned • Game history and stats saved on your device, with one-tap sharing • Keeps your screen awake during games, so the clock never disappears mid-turn • A clean dark design that looks great in the middle of any table GREAT FOR Strategy games, family game night, party games, tournaments — any tabletop game where turns matter. If your group has one player who takes forever (you know who), Meeple Clock is the friendly fix. No account, no ads, no subscription. Just press start and play.

Screenshots

Chess Clock4 screens
Meeple Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meeple Clock at none against Chess Clock's 2. Chess Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Chess Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Meeple Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess Clock ships an update every 5 days, Meeple Clock monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Chess Clock versus Meeple Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess ClockMeeple Clock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSilpho LLCoz soffy

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Chess Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Meeple Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess Clock free?
Chess Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meeple Clock free?
Meeple Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess Clock or Meeple Clock have ads?
Neither Chess Clock nor Meeple Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chess Clock or Meeple Clock?
Chess Clock ships an update every 5 days, and Meeple Clock monthly. Most recently, Chess Clock was updated on September 8, 2026 and Meeple Clock on September 10, 2026.

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