Comparison

Chess Clock XP vs RuneLore

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

Head to head
About

Chess Clock XP

This app transforms your iPad into a versatile chess clock with customizable settings. It features two modes: forward for strategic play and countdown for timed excitement, with options for move bonuses or time limits. Its intuitive, text-free interface makes it accessible globally.

Highlights
  • Two working modes: forward and countdown
  • Customizable settings per player
  • Bonus seconds option
  • Time limits for moves
  • Intuitive, text-free interface
  • Optional sound prompts
Features
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Chess Clock XP is a handy app that turns your iPad into a feature-rich chess clock. It offers two working modes: the forward mode allows deeper thoughts with critical moves; and the countdown mode offers extra fun for timed game. In each mode, players can be rewarded with bonus seconds after each move, or, must take a move within limited thinking time. All settings are customizable for either player respectively. The app is intuitively easy to use for its neat, text-free and language independent user interface with optional sound prompt. So, it's suitable for any Earth citizen.

About

RuneLore

Explore Norse mythology, lore, and magick with this app. Learn about gods, realms, and rune casting. Translate English to runes, keep a journal, and create daily rituals for guidance and protection.

Highlights
  • Norse mythology and lore compendium
  • Digital rune casting and journaling
  • English to Runes translation
  • Interactive Yggdrasil
  • Dictionaries for Norse deities and words
  • Daily rituals and guidance
Features
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Wisdom of the ancient world awaits you in RuneLore, a compendium of Norse mythology, lore and magick. Get to know the spectacular races of this legendary Viking culture, its epic battles, gods and goddesses, and realms of wonder. Have you ever wanted to see the world through the eyes of Thor or Odin, Freyja or Frigg? Do you wish to understand Rune magick and utilize its wisdom? With RuneLore you can learn all the mythic tales and origin stories — you’ll also be able cast genuine digital runes, keep a journal of your casting, and even translate English into runes! Learn how to gain protection and guidance from the Norse deities and create daily rituals to keep yourself connected to the magick of Runes. Think you know the Runes or just learning. Take the quizzes and use the flash cards to test your knowledge. Main Features Rune Casting Rune of the Day Journal entries for casting Vegvir compass Norse Lore information Rune Lore information Drawing canvas for your own rune or bind runes Dictionaries for gods & goddesses, bind runes, Norse words Interactive Yggdrasil English to Runes translation with save/share ability Stickers and more!!!! If you practice other ritual work with pagan practices such as Wiccan or other Earth Magick, know that Runes can enhance your connections and transmutation. Remember to use the utmost respect, reverence and responsibility when working with the runes, binds, prayers and ceremony available in RuneLore.

Screenshots

RuneLore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RuneLore at none against Chess Clock XP's shown. RuneLore also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Chess Clock XP's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 XP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RuneLore sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chess Clock XP holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess Clock XP ships an update every 7 months, RuneLore every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chess Clock XP versus RuneLore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess Clock XPRuneLore
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChen WangNew Paradigm Applications LLC

Customer experience

Chess Clock XP

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

RuneLore

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chess Clock XP

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
3 purchases

RuneLore

Subscriptions2
  • RuneLore Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • RuneLore Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • RuneLore Lifetime Subscription$129.99

Questions

Is Chess Clock XP free?
Chess Clock XP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RuneLore free?
RuneLore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chess Clock XP or RuneLore?
Chess Clock XP is rated higher. Chess Clock XP averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while RuneLore averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Chess Clock XP or RuneLore have ads?
Chess Clock XP shows ads; RuneLore does not.
Which is updated more often, Chess Clock XP or RuneLore?
Chess Clock XP ships an update every 7 months, and RuneLore every 2 months. Most recently, Chess Clock XP was updated on November 1, 2026 and RuneLore on November 3, 2026.

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