Chess Clock by Chess.com vs KnighTime
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.
KnighTime
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KnighTime - A professional chess clock for iOS FEATURES: • Intuitive two-player interface • First player to tap becomes White • Time controls from 1 to 60 minutes • Optional increment time per move • Pause and resume functionality • Full-screen tap areas for reliable operation • Customizable colors and fonts • Clean, distraction-free design • No ads or in-app purchases Perfect for: • Casual chess games • Blitz matches • Club tournaments • Time-controlled practice The app features large, easy-to-read displays that automatically orient to each player when the device is placed between opponents. Simple controls allow quick access to essential functions like reset, pause, and settings. Time Controls: • Base time: 1-60 minutes • Increment options: 0-30 seconds per move • Pause/resume support • Auto-pause when app goes to background Customization: • Multiple color themes • Selection of monospace fonts • High-contrast display options Designed for reliability and ease of use, this chess clock focuses on doing one thing well - keeping accurate time for your chess games. No subscriptions, no ads, just a straightforward chess clock that works.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Chess Clock by Chess.com at Free against KnighTime's $0.99. Chess Clock by Chess.com also leads on chart position (#157 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.2). 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; KnighTime costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Chess Clock by Chess.com | KnighTime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (338 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 338 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #157 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chess.com | ANDREW PAUL BECKETT |
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
KnighTime
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chess Clock by Chess.com
No in-app purchases
KnighTime
No in-app purchases







