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Chess Timer vs Chess Clock by Chess.com

An honest comparison based on real user reviews. Both are popular Chess Timer apps — but which one do users complain about less?

Chess Timer

Main Weakness

Critical timing bugs and screen sleep failure

"Timer runs faster than a standard second more often than not, usually after completing one timer cycle and trying to start another."
"Everything about this app is great except it doesn't keep the screen on which makes it kinda unusable."

Chess Clock by Chess.com

Main Weakness

Abandoned app with no updates and broken audio features

"No updates in a long time appears to be abandoned. No iOS updates or updates for new hardware."
"My app no longer makes a click noise when you hit the button. Even when I toggle it on/off."

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