Comparison

Chess Clock by Chess.com vs Ultimate Tic

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

Ultimate Tic

Experience a strategic evolution of classic Tic-Tac-Toe with online multiplayer. Conquer interconnected boards by outmaneuvering opponents and claiming victory on the larger grid. Track your progress and climb leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • Strategic gameplay
  • Interconnected board mechanics
  • Leaderboards
  • Progress tracking
  • Global community
Features
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Welcome to the online multiplayer version of Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe, the strategic evolution of the classic game we all know and love. Engage in dynamic and intense gameplay as you face off against friends or random opponents from around the world. Can you conquer the 3x3 grid of nine interconnected Tic-Tac-Toe boards? How to Play Just like in traditional Tic-Tac-Toe, you'll take turns with your opponent, with X starting the game. But here's the twist: your moves dictate where your rival can play next. If you make a move in the top right square of a small board, your opponent must respond in the corresponding small board. Strategy is key as you strive to win the smaller boards to claim victory on the larger one. Rules of Engagement Win a small board by the normal Tic-Tac-Toe rules, and it's yours in the larger board. Once a small board is won or filled, no more moves can be made in it. If you're directed to a completed board, choose any other available board. The game concludes when one player conquers the larger board or when no legal moves remain, resulting in a draw. Online Multiplayer Madness Challenge your friends to thrilling matches or test your skills against random opponents in our global multiplayer arena. Enjoy the ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe showdown anytime, anywhere. Leaderboards and Progress Tracking Sign in to keep track of your wins, and climb the leaderboard ranks to prove your Tic-Tac-Toe prowess. Will you become the ultimate Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe champion? Key Features - Engaging online multiplayer mode: Play with friends or find random opponents. - Strategic gameplay: Exercise your brain with this enhanced version of Tic-Tac-Toe. - Easy-to-understand rules: Dive right in and start competing. - Leaderboards and progress tracking: Monitor your performance and strive for the top spot. - Global community: Connect with players from all over the world. Are you ready to elevate your Tic-Tac-Toe skills to the next level? Download Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe now and become the master of the 3x3 battlefield!

Screenshots

Chess Clock by Chess.com4 screens
Ultimate Tic2 screens

Verdict

The call

Chess Clock by Chess.com and Ultimate Tic both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Chess Clock by Chess.com's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ultimate Tic's. Chess Clock by Chess.com also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Ultimate Tic's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating 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

Both are free to download. Ultimate Tic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chess Clock by Chess.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Chess Clock by Chess.com against 4.6 for Ultimate Tic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Clock by Chess.com has 342 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Chess Clock by Chess.com's written reviews are positive against 50% of Ultimate Tic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess Clock by Chess.com ships an update every 3 months, Ultimate Tic every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Chess Clock by Chess.com versus Ultimate Tic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess Clock by Chess.comUltimate Tic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (342 ratings)4.6 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings342 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#91 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChess.comRyan Boyling

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%

Ultimate Tic

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Ultimate Tic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Chess Clock by Chess.com

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ultimate Tic

One-time1
  • No Ads (Unlimited Spins)$4.99

Questions

Is Chess Clock by Chess.com free?
Chess Clock by Chess.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ultimate Tic free?
Ultimate Tic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chess Clock by Chess.com or Ultimate Tic?
Ultimate Tic is rated higher. Chess Clock by Chess.com averages 4.6 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while Ultimate Tic averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do Chess Clock by Chess.com or Ultimate Tic have ads?
Ultimate Tic shows ads; Chess Clock by Chess.com does not.
Which is updated more often, Chess Clock by Chess.com or Ultimate Tic?
Chess Clock by Chess.com ships an update every 3 months, and Ultimate Tic every 5 days. Most recently, Chess Clock by Chess.com was updated on November 5, 2026 and Ultimate Tic on November 3, 2026.

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