Comparison

Chess Clock by Chess.com vs Perfect Row

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

Perfect Row

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Perfect Row is a fast-paced block puzzle game where your goal is simple: complete full rows by strategically placing falling blocks. Seven unique block shapes drop from the top of the board. Rotate, move, and drop them into position to fill horizontal lines. Every completed row clears from the board and earns you points. The more rows you clear at once, the higher your score multiplier! GAMEPLAY • Tap to rotate blocks • Swipe left or right to move • Swipe down for a quick drop • Plan ahead with the "Next Piece" preview FEATURES • Clean, minimalist design • Increasing difficulty — blocks fall faster as you level up • Dynamic line-clear animations that evolve with your level • Game Center integration with leaderboards and achievements • Track your Score, Level, and Lines cleared • No ads, no in-app purchases — completely free CHALLENGE YOURSELF Start slow, think fast. As your level increases, the blocks fall faster and every decision counts. Compete against players worldwide on the Game Center leaderboards, unlock achievements, and push for your personal best. Perfect for quick sessions on the go or longer strategy-focused play.

Screenshots

Chess Clock by Chess.com4 screens
Perfect Row3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Chess Clock by Chess.com at #81 against Perfect Row's unranked. Chess Clock by Chess.com also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Chess Clock by Chess.com versus Perfect Row: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess Clock by Chess.comPerfect Row
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (342 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings342 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#81 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB6 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperChess.comAlper Albayrak

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

Perfect Row

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Chess Clock by Chess.com

No in-app purchases

None

Perfect Row

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 Perfect Row free?
Perfect Row is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess Clock by Chess.com or Perfect Row have ads?
Neither Chess Clock by Chess.com nor Perfect Row shows ads.

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