Chess Clock by Chess.com vs SpielNotizBlock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chess Clock by Chess.com
This free app functions as a digital chess clock, offering customizable time controls for any game. It supports various increment and delay types, multiple stages, and handicapping, making it ideal for casual play and tournaments. Adjust time on the fly and enjoy clear displays and audio alerts.
- Customizable time controls
- Fischer and Bronstein increments
- Multiple-stage time controls
- Handicapping support
- On-the-fly time adjustments
- Pause and interruption support
- Audio alerts
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Replace your chess clock with this free game timer! It's easy to use, yet fully featured to handle any time control. 100% free: no in-app purchases, no ads! Choose your time control and you're ready to play. The 2nd player presses her button to start the 1st player's clock - and the game is on! FEATURES - Large, easy-to-read buttons - Works in landscape and portrait on all devices - Quickly customize the app for one-tap access to all your favorite time controls - Time controls include base minutes per player and optional per-move delays or bonus time. The app supports both Fischer and Bronstein increments, as well as simple delays. The duration is up to you! - Supports multiple-stage time controls commonly seen in tournaments, such as "40 moves in 2 hours + game in 60 minutes." A glance at the clock shows your current stage! - Support for handicapping lets you set different time controls for each player! - You can adjust the time remaining on the fly, in the middle of your game, for either or both players! - Clock pauses automatically if the app is interrupted; manually pause the clock at any time - Pleasant sounds for buttons and "time's up" alert At Chess.com, we really do love chess, and *sometimes* we even play it offline! For times like that, we created this clock - and we hope you love it as much as we do.
SpielNotizBlock
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Kartenspiele werden in Runden gespielt und diese Runde für Runde aufgeschrieben und zusammen gerechnet - die Zwischenstände Runde für Runde neu errechnet. Diese Rechnerei bleibt Dir nun erspart. Nur die jeweiligen Rundenergebisse muss Du eingeben. Den Spielstand errechnet die App. Und wer viel spielt kennt auch das: Man muss mitten im Spiel unterbrechen, hinterher findet man die Zettel mit dem letzten Spielstand nicht wieder und muss dann das Spiel wieder von vorn anfangen - besonders ärgerlich, wenn man in Führung lag. Nicht so mit der App, die hat man mit dem iPhone oder auf dem iPad immer dabei und das Spiel lässt sich einfach verwalten: Alphabetisch und mit Datum, wenn man möchte. Einfaches Anlegen, Wiederfinden und Löschen von Spielen, Eingabe von Spieler oder Teamnamen und Rundenergebnissen - was braucht man mehr für Rome, Canasta, Skat, Doppelkopf oder Schafskopf usw...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Chess Clock by Chess.com at Free against SpielNotizBlock's $0.99. Chess Clock by Chess.com also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months) and chart position (#77 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Chess Clock by Chess.com is free to download; SpielNotizBlock costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Chess Clock by Chess.com ships an update every 3 months, SpielNotizBlock every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess Clock by Chess.com | SpielNotizBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (342 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 342 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #77 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chess.com | Johannes Huchzermeier |
Bugs and requests
Chess Clock by Chess.com
Reported bugs
2 issues- Time not always reduced when pressing the clock quickly
- Custom time settings not always saved properly
Requested features
4 requests- Add warning/countdown alerts for time running out
- Allow setting different times for each player
- Provide more theme/color options
- Add vibration feedback when pressing the clock
SpielNotizBlock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chess Clock by Chess.com
No in-app purchases
SpielNotizBlock
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Chess Clock by Chess.com free?
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Do Chess Clock by Chess.com or SpielNotizBlock have ads?
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