Comparison

Chess Clock vs Chess Clock

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

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Chess Clock

Features
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Chess Clock turns your phone into a beautiful, no-fuss game timer for two players — face to face, across the board. Lay it flat between you and play. Tap your side when you've made your move. Your clock stops, your opponent's starts. That's it. Huge tap targets, instant response, zero fumbling — built for blitz. TIME CONTROLS • Sudden Death — set a time and play it down • Fischer increment — seconds added back on every move • Bronstein delay & US delay (Pro) • One-tap presets for Bullet, Blitz, Rapid and Classical (1+0 through 90+30) • Custom times and asymmetric odds for uneven matchups (Pro) BUILT FOR REAL PLAY • Two big tappable zones — the top side reads upside-down so the player across from you sees it the right way up • The side on the move stays bright, the waiting side dims — always clear whose turn it is • Flag detection with sound and haptics the moment time runs out • Screen stays awake while you play; auto-pauses when you leave the app so no time leaks • Move counters and end-of-game stats, then Rematch in one tap NOT JUST CHESS Works for Go, Shogi, Scrabble, checkers, backgammon — any two-player, turn-based game. BEAUTIFUL & PRIVATE • Clean light and dark themes (more in Pro) • 100% offline — no account, no sign-up, no tracking, no ads • Your games never leave your phone Chess Clock Pro is a one-time purchase (no subscription) that unlocks Bronstein & US delay modes, custom times, asymmetric odds, all themes, and local game history.

About

Chess Clock

Features
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Chess Clock is the elegant, fair game timer for two players — 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 — even from across the table • Live Activity for the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • 15 color themes — 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 — 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 — 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/

Screenshots

Chess Clock4 screens
Chess Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chess Clock at 13.0 against Chess Clock's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

Both are free to download. Chess Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chess Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Chess Clock versus Chess Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess ClockChess Clock
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYixin Network Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.Vincent Grellert

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chess Clock

One-time1
  • Chess Clock Pro$4.99
3 purchases

Chess Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Chess Clock Pro$24.99

Questions

Is Chess Clock free?
Chess Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess Clock free?
Chess Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chess Clock or Chess Clock have ads?
Neither Chess Clock nor Chess Clock shows ads.

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