# ChessClock+ vs MultiTimer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MultiTimer at 16K against ChessClock+'s 101. ChessClock+'s advantage is review sentiment (97% vs 79%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChessClock+ sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and MultiTimer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChessClock+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiTimer has 16K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of ChessClock+'s written reviews are positive against 79% of MultiTimer's.

ChessClock+ ships an update every 5 days, MultiTimer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChessClock+ | MultiTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessclock-plus/id958395079/reviews)** | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-multiple-timers/id973421278/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 101 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **97.2% of reviews** | 79.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brad Bambara](https://appshunter.io/developer/690305163) | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) |

## What reviewers say

### ChessClock+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessclock-plus/id958395079)

Enhance your chess games with customizable time controls. Set unique settings for each player, including multiple time phases, various delay types, and hourglass mode. Personalize alerts, colors, and clock orientation for an optimal experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable time controls per player, Multiple time phases (e.g., per move), Fischer, Bronstein, and simple delay options, Hourglass mode for time transfer, Pre-set and custom clock configurations, Configurable low-time alerts, Customizable colors and orientation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support ChessClock+ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support ChessClock+ | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support ChessClock+ | $9.99 | one-time |


### MultiTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-multiple-timers/id973421278)

Manage multiple countdowns and count-ups simultaneously with customizable timers for any task. Organize your time with flexible layouts, personalized alerts, and easy sharing options. Optimize productivity for work, study, or daily activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple timer creation, Customizable layouts, Personalized labels, colors, icons, Timer history tracking, Web sharing of timers, iCloud sync, Apple Watch support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MultiTimer Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| MultiTimer Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| MultiTimer Pro | $8.99 | per year |
| MultiTimer Pro | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent multi-timer functionality
- 👍 Highly customizable timers
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive design
- 🔍 Versatile for various use cases (cooking, workouts, productivity, etc.)
- 🌍 Syncs across devices via iCloud

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Alarms not always audible when phone is locked or in silent mode
- 🕰 Apple Watch app has limited functionality compared to iPhone app
- 💰 Pro version considered expensive by some users

**Reported bugs**

- Interval timers not playing sounds consistently
- Timers not syncing properly between iPhone and Apple Watch
- Timers continuing to countdown after being reset

**Requested features**

- Allow custom timer durations
- Add ability to copy/duplicate timers
- Implement text-to-speech for alert tones
- Improve Apple Watch app to match iPhone app functionality
- Add option to automatically repeat timers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChessClock+ free?

ChessClock+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MultiTimer free?

MultiTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ChessClock+ or MultiTimer?

ChessClock+ is rated higher. ChessClock+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while MultiTimer averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do ChessClock+ or MultiTimer have ads?

Neither ChessClock+ nor MultiTimer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChessClock+ or MultiTimer?

ChessClock+ ships an update every 5 days, and MultiTimer fortnightly. Most recently, ChessClock+ was updated on September 30, 2026 and MultiTimer on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*