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

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Chess Clock is the beautiful, complete game timer for over-the-board play — for chess, Go, Scrabble, backgammon and any two-player game. Pay once. No ads. No subscription. Tap your side after each move to start your opponent's clock. Big, glanceable digits read from across the table — and a smart mirrored readout lets both players see both clocks the right way up. EVERY TIME CONTROL • Sudden death & Fischer increment • Bronstein and simple / US delay • Multi-stage FIDE tournament controls (e.g. 40 moves in 90 min, then +30 min, +30s a move) • Byo-yomi & Canadian byo-yomi for Go • Hourglass mode • Custom builder — dial in any base time, increment, delay or stages BUILT FOR THE TABLE • Ready presets: Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, Classical • Low-time warning with sound and haptics • Flag detection with an unmistakable alarm • Keeps the screen awake and auto-pauses if you leave the app • Portrait and landscape PLAYERS & STATS • Keep a roster of players • Automatic win / loss records and win rates • Head-to-head history — see who leads your rivalry MAKE IT YOURS • 7 clock faces: Minimal, Carbon, Wood, Tournament LCD, Neon, Blueprint, Paper • Player names on the board • Light & dark themes · English, Deutsch, Español, Français PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No tracking. Everything stays on your device. Chess Clock Pro unlocks the custom & FIDE tournament controls, Bronstein & delay, Go byo-yomi, extra clock faces, player names, and full stats & history — a single one-time purchase, yours forever.

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Chess Clock

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Upgrade your over-the-board games with the ultimate digital chess clock. Built for players who demand precision, reliability, and a clean interface, this app brings professional tournament-grade time control right to your iPhone or iPad. Whether you are grinding casual blitz matches at your local club, practicing for an official FIDE-rated tournament, or simply need a reliable tabletop timer for family game night, this app is designed to deliver a flawless experience. READY FOR ANY TIME CONTROL Configure your match parameters instantly. Easily select or customize time settings to fit your exact play style: • Blitz Chess Clock: Zero lag, hyper-responsive tapping for intense, high-stakes games. • Bullet Chess Timer: Rapid-fire 1-minute setups optimized for maximum speed. • Rapid Chess: Clean, readable displays for longer, highly strategic calculation sessions. ADVANCED TOURNAMENT MODES Play by the official rules. The app includes standard time structures used by Grandmasters worldwide: • Fischer Increment: Add crucial bonus seconds to the clock after every move you complete. • Bronstein Delay: Keep your games moving smoothly with an integrated countdown time delay. • Custom Controls: Save your favorite custom presets to launch a match in a single tap. FEATURES BUILT FOR HASSLE-FREE PLAY • High-Contrast Minimalist Interface: Ultra-large, high-visibility buttons that ensure you never miss a tap, even in peripheral vision. • Universal Tabletop Timer: Not just for chess! Works perfectly as a multi-game timer for Go, Shogi, Checkers, Scrabble, Backgammon, and other 2-player board games. • Sound & Haptic Feedback: Optional crisp audio cues and subtle vibrations to alert you when your time is running critically low. • Seamless Rotation Support: Adapts instantly to landscape or portrait orientation depending on how you place your device on the table. • Battery Optimized: Minimalist engine designed to consume minimal power, ensuring your phone won't die mid-tournament. Leave the clunky, expensive physical hardware behind. Download the most reliable free chess clock on the App Store today and focus entirely on finding the winning combination! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JA2qbmN_dbOuV3B5ATYa6hLgcpbH-VOieW1uxV3V4wI

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess Clock at none against Chess Clock's 1. Chess Clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Chess Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chess Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Chess Clock versus Chess Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess ClockChess Clock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRalf PitterFreedom Media Apps

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chess Clock

One-time1
  • Chess Clock Pro$8.99
None

Chess Clock

No in-app purchases

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 no in-app purchases.
Do Chess Clock or Chess Clock have ads?
Chess Clock shows ads; Chess Clock does not.

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