# Makruk vs Amath Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Amath Clock at 5.0 against Makruk's 4.0. Amath Clock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). Makruk's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Makruk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Amath Clock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Amath Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Makruk has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Makruk ships an update every 4 weeks, Amath Clock every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Makruk | Amath Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makruk/id691015964/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amath-clock/id1438428568/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 137 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sirawat Pulsree](https://appshunter.io/developer/573587995) | [Piyawat Rakrawee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438428567) |

## What reviewers say

### Makruk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makruk/id691015964)

Experience traditional Thai chess with this 2D board game. It offers helpful hints for beginners, multiple AI difficulty levels, and features like undo and game saving. Practice your skills with various game modes.

**Highlights:** 2D board design, Undo functionality, Hint system for beginners, Play against 8 AI levels, Adjustable computer thinking time, Save game progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Amath Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amath-clock/id1438428568)

This app functions as a chess clock, supporting multiple players and offering customizable features like negative countdowns and round tracking. It includes a score calculator for two players and provides audio alerts. A premium subscription unlocks additional functionalities.

**Highlights:** Supports 2-4 players with custom names, Negative countdown mode, Round counter, Score calculator for 2 players, Audio alerts for button presses and time expiration, Full-screen mode, Adjustable player name size

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Pro | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Makruk free?

Makruk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Amath Clock free?

Amath Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Makruk or Amath Clock?

Amath Clock is rated higher. Makruk averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Amath Clock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Makruk or Amath Clock have ads?

Makruk shows ads; Amath Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Makruk or Amath Clock?

Makruk ships an update every 4 weeks, and Amath Clock every 10 days. Most recently, Makruk was updated on October 9, 2026 and Amath Clock on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*