Comparison

Chess Clock by Chess.com vs WARSURGE LIFETIME

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Customizable time controls
  • Fischer and Bronstein increments
  • Multiple-stage time controls
  • Handicapping support
  • On-the-fly time adjustments
  • Pause and interruption support
  • Audio alerts
Features
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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.

About

WARSURGE LIFETIME

Design custom units and weapons for a universal tabletop wargame. Create rosters, share data, and roll dice to engage in battles ranging from large-scale warfare to covert skirmishes. Offers deep customization for strategic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Unit and weapon design
  • Roster creation
  • Data sharing
  • Dice rolling
  • Universal tabletop wargame
  • Customizable miniatures
Features
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The WARSURGE App is your primary tool to play WARSURGE. You use it to design your Units and their Weapons. In addition, it provides you the ability to make Rosters, share data, roll dice and more. There are two versions of the WARSURGE App. This version must be purchased, but will always be fully unlocked with no subscription required. WARSURGE is a universal tabletop game where you can design and fight with any of your miniatures against any opponent. There are options for large scale warfare, covert skirmishes, single player, cooperative, story driven missions and more. Gameplay is founded on equality, where customisation has been our main focus. Using the game’s app/software, you can customise each miniature as you desire. WARSURGE’s game mechanics allow for two ways to play, suitable for players who prefer grand battles or epic skirmishes. The rules have been designed for balance and fun while maintaining the element of strategy. The basics of the game are straight forward to learn, but enters a new depth of expertise when players develop their tactics with their custom units. Though WARSURGE creates equal opportunity for players to engage their miniatures on the tabletop, an experienced or opportunistic player can exploit weaknesses in their foe’s strategy. Will you take a balanced army or specialise in a particular tactic? The choice is in the hands of the players. With WARSURGE, the possibilities are endless.

Screenshots

Chess Clock by Chess.com4 screens
WARSURGE LIFETIME4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Chess Clock by Chess.com at Free against WARSURGE LIFETIME's $18.99. Chess Clock by Chess.com also leads on ratings volume (342 vs 5) and chart position (#79 vs unranked). WARSURGE LIFETIME's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Chess Clock by Chess.com is free to download; WARSURGE LIFETIME costs $18.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WARSURGE LIFETIME holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Clock by Chess.com has 342 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Chess Clock by Chess.com's written reviews are positive against 100% of WARSURGE LIFETIME's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess Clock by Chess.com ships an update every 3 months, WARSURGE LIFETIME every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Chess Clock by Chess.com versus WARSURGE LIFETIME: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess Clock by Chess.comWARSURGE LIFETIME
PriceFree — better$18.99
Rating4.6 (342 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings342 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#79 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB181 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChess.comThree Brothers Grim Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Chess Clock by Chess.com

All ratings338 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative3.8%

WARSURGE LIFETIME

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

WARSURGE LIFETIME

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Chess Clock by Chess.com

No in-app purchases

None

WARSURGE LIFETIME

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess Clock by Chess.com free?
Chess Clock by Chess.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WARSURGE LIFETIME free?
WARSURGE LIFETIME costs $18.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chess Clock by Chess.com or WARSURGE LIFETIME?
WARSURGE LIFETIME is rated higher. Chess Clock by Chess.com averages 4.6 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while WARSURGE LIFETIME averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Chess Clock by Chess.com or WARSURGE LIFETIME have ads?
Neither Chess Clock by Chess.com nor WARSURGE LIFETIME shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chess Clock by Chess.com or WARSURGE LIFETIME?
Chess Clock by Chess.com ships an update every 3 months, and WARSURGE LIFETIME every 2 months. Most recently, Chess Clock by Chess.com was updated on November 1, 2026 and WARSURGE LIFETIME on October 24, 2026.

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