Chess Clock XP vs Heati
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Two working modes: forward and countdown
- Customizable settings per player
- Bonus seconds option
- Time limits for moves
- Intuitive, text-free interface
- Optional sound prompts
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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.
Heati
This application provides a digital ambient glow on your screen, designed to help you relax and feel calmer. It features adjustable light modes, a gentle motion effect, and subtle sound cues for a comforting experience. It's perfect for taking short breaks and creating a peaceful atmosphere.
- Ambient light glow
- Adjustable light modes (Low, Normal, Turbo)
- Swing mode for gentle motion
- Battery drain and refresh simulation
- Subtle sound effects
- Relaxing and calming atmosphere
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Take a break Do nothing for a moment Heati is a pocket sized digital heater It does not produce heat It only glows And somehow that soft light helps you feel a little calmer Heati recreates a gentle ambient glow on your screen Simple pointless and strangely comforting Features Light Modes Choose from Low Normal or Turbo No heat just soft light Swing Mode Let it slowly move side to side A calm gentle motion Battery System While glowing the battery slowly drains When it reaches zero it refreshes again Sound A soft click when you switch it on Small details that feel oddly real Perfect for relaxing taking a short break creating a calm atmosphere doing nothing How to use 1 Open the app 2 Choose a mode 3 Watch the light 4 Do nothing No heat No purpose Just vibes From the developer Heati is not about temperature It is about feeling A small light a small sound and a quiet moment Sometimes that is enough Heati A heater that does not heat Just light and a little calm Just Vibes the i series
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Heati at 5.0 against Chess Clock XP's 4.0. Heati also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Chess Clock XP's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Chess Clock XP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Heati sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Heati holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Chess Clock XP ships an update every 7 months, Heati every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess Clock XP | Heati |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 151 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chen Wang | Yukinori Yano |
In-app purchases
Chess Clock XP
- Remove Ads$0.99
Heati
- Remove Ads$0.99
