Chess Clock by Chess.com

Name: Chess Clock by Chess.com
Rating: 4.6 (325 reviews)
Author: Chess.com

The Best Game Timer for Chess

Free · Designed for iPad

325 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Board
Developer

Chess.com
Language

EN
English
Size

3.6
MB

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.

Ratings & Reviews

4.6

out of 5

325 Ratings

Solid chess timer
04/16/2018

mtnPerson15
A really nice timer for casual games with your friends. I like the ability to save your own preset times, so you can play your favorite time easily. A great alternative to an analog or electric chess timer. I would definitely pay money for this app. The only thing I would have liked to see is a sound cue for the end of the game. Overall, a very solid chess timer.
Solid chess timer
04/16/2018

mtnPerson15

A really nice timer for casual games with your friends. I like the ability to save your own preset times, so you can play your favorite time easily. A great alternative to an analog or electric chess timer. I would definitely pay money for this app. The only thing I would have liked to see is a sound cue for the end of the game. Overall, a very solid chess timer.
Timer adds after you push clock
10/17/2023

CougarMeat
I revised this two four stars because it does add an increment - note, NOT a delay - but it adds it back after your move. I believe that is called, “Fischer After”. You cannot change that method. I was looking for a clock that gave a simple delay Before the timer started. So I was befuddled because no matter how I set it, the clock started immediately and time was not added on in the beginning (Fischer Before) as was done with other clocks.So, yeah, this works. But it would have been nice if the method was better described.
Timer adds after you push clock
10/17/2023

CougarMeat

I revised this two four stars because it does add an increment - note, NOT a delay - but it adds it back after your move. I believe that is called, “Fischer After”. You cannot change that method. I was looking for a clock that gave a simple delay Before the timer started. So I was befuddled because no matter how I set it, the clock started immediately and time was not added on in the beginning (Fischer Before) as was done with other clocks.So, yeah, this works. But it would have been nice if the method was better described.
Works except when you use more than one finger
Jan 1

JamieHND
The app does what you need it to but the problem is that if you use more than one finger to hit the timer, it won’t count. You have to use one finger for it to consistently work. If you slap it like you would a regular button, multiple fingers touch at once and it will not always register a click to switch to your opponent. Easy fix on the developer’s end if they see this!If using only one finger to hit the clock isn’t an issue for you, then this is a great app!
Works except when you use more than one finger
Jan 1

JamieHND

The app does what you need it to but the problem is that if you use more than one finger to hit the timer, it won’t count. You have to use one finger for it to consistently work. If you slap it like you would a regular button, multiple fingers touch at once and it will not always register a click to switch to your opponent. Easy fix on the developer’s end if they see this!If using only one finger to hit the clock isn’t an issue for you, then this is a great app!
Awesome
02/01/2019

gcbiggie64
What a fantastic timer. Sometimes you find yourself playing real chess but don’t have a clock on hand. This fantastic app has many of the time options of a real check clock.The button size and readability is very good. The sound effects give it a real visceral feel of hitting a clock! Would be cool to add a vibrate when hit button too.
Awesome
02/01/2019

gcbiggie64

What a fantastic timer. Sometimes you find yourself playing real chess but don’t have a clock on hand. This fantastic app has many of the time options of a real check clock.The button size and readability is very good. The sound effects give it a real visceral feel of hitting a clock! Would be cool to add a vibrate when hit button too.

Adding some minor updates and improvements! We hope you love this update. If so, please consider giving it a fresh five-star rating or review. It really helps us out! Thank you - and enjoy your chess.