Comparison

Chess Clock by Chess.com vs Runber

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

Runber

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Runber is a fresh and addictive logic puzzle that combines the best of Sudoku with pathfinding strategy. If you love number games and brain teasers, this is your next obsession. THE CHALLENGE Fill the grid by satisfying two rules at once: - Unique Numbers — Each number can appear only once per row and column - Continuous Path — Visit every cell exactly once, moving in any direction Sounds simple? The twist is doing BOTH at the same time. One wrong move and you'll need to backtrack! INTUITIVE GAMEPLAY - Drag any number from the tray to the highlighted cell - Made a mistake? Drag onto any earlier cell to undo your path instantly - Use Undo to remove your last move or Reset to start fresh - Smart hints appear when you're stuck TWO DIFFICULTY MODES - Classic (4×4) — Perfect for beginners and quick sessions - Expert (5×5) — A serious challenge for puzzle masters DESIGNED FOR FOCUS - No ads interrupting your flow - No in-app purchases — completely free - No internet required — play anywhere, anytime - Light, Dark & System themes for comfortable play - Haptic feedback for satisfying interactions LEARN IN SECONDS An interactive tutorial teaches you the basics step-by-step. No manual needed — just start playing! GLOBAL ACCESSIBILITY Fully localized in English, German, Polish, Russian, and Belarusian. Can you reach the "Perfect!" screen? Download Runber now and discover why this logic path puzzle is unlike anything you've played before.

Screenshots

Chess Clock by Chess.com4 screens
Runber4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Chess Clock by Chess.com at #154 against Runber's unranked. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Chess Clock by Chess.com versus Runber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess Clock by Chess.comRunber
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (338 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings338 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#154 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChess.comSIARHEI BORODZICH

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

Runber

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Chess Clock by Chess.com

No in-app purchases

None

Runber

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

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