Clockie vs SPEEDSTK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clockie
A precise and adjustable chess clock for iPhone users. Offers millisecond accuracy, customizable time controls with increments, and the ability to pause and resume games. It is completely free and ad-free.
- Free and ad-free
- Millisecond precision
- Adjustable time controls
- Optional increment per move
- Pause and resume functionality
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The best chess clock for the iPhone. Features: - Free, and no ads! - Super precise down to the millisecond - Adjustable time controls with optional increment per move - Pause and resume
SPEEDSTK
This app transforms your iPhone into a live data display for your Speed Stick device, offering real-time locomotive information without an internet connection. It's designed for model railroad enthusiasts who need precise speed readings for their trains.
- Live Bluetooth data streaming
- Offline operation
- Distraction-free display
- Automatic device detection
- Works with existing layouts
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SPEEDSTK turns your iPhone into a live readout for your Speed Stick device. Pair over Bluetooth and instantly see real-time data from your locomotive — right in the palm of your hand. SPEED STICK V5.1B or later (Bluetooth version Hardware) is required. Built for model railroaders who want real numbers instead of guesswork, SPEEDSTK reads broadcasts directly from your Speed Stick and displays them as you run your trains. FEATURES • Live readings streamed over Bluetooth as your train runs • No internet connection required — everything works locally • Simple, distraction-free display you can read at a glance • Automatically detects nearby Speed Stick devices • Works alongside your existing layout and controls Whether you're calibrating a new locomotive, dialing in realistic scale speeds, or just want to see what your trains are really doing, SPEEDSTK gives you the data instantly. Requires a Speed Stick device. Made by Model Train Technology LLC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SPEEDSTK at every 6 weeks against Clockie's every 5 months. Clockie's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Clockie against 5.0 for SPEEDSTK. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
Clockie ships an update every 5 months, SPEEDSTK every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Clockie | SPEEDSTK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daylen Yang | Model Train Technology LLC |
Customer experience
Clockie
SPEEDSTK
In-app purchases
Clockie
No in-app purchases
SPEEDSTK
No in-app purchases
