This app provides an accurate chess game timer with customizable controls and low-time warnings. It also functions as a self-filling scoresheet, recording game details and player statistics. Additionally, it offers features for organizing chess clubs, finding nearby opponents, and managing game data securely.
1.11
October 2, 2026
Side of the board • A new clock layout for a phone lying beside the board, like a club clock. Both times face the same edge, so each player can read both • Each player still taps the half at their own end • Choose it from the new Layout button on the clock, before or after a game. Swap sides moves White's half to the other end • Free, and the app remembers it. Face to face stays the default
More$3.99
Chess Clock Pro
Custom time controls, full match history & analytics.
No, Chess Clock is ad-free. The app explicitly states 'no ads' and focuses on providing a clean user experience without interruptions.
Chess Clock is free to download and use. There is an optional one-time purchase for Chess Clock Pro, which unlocks additional features like custom time controls and premium themes.
Yes, the core timer and scoresheet functionality of Chess Clock is available offline. The clock and scoresheet live on your phone, and pausing survives app quits and phone locks.
Chess Clock records every finished game, including results, controls, and move counts. It then provides win/loss/draw totals per player and head-to-head statistics for every rivalry.
Users can create and publish clubs, allowing members to join via QR code. Clubs feature self-updating results tables with Elo ratings, RSVP for club nights, and a rated member directory.
The app uses iCloud for club data, keeping it on Apple's servers and not the developer's. All backups are encrypted with a user-chosen password, ensuring privacy and security.
Chess Clock is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. It also speaks 43 languages, making it accessible to a wide international audience.
The timer is accurate to the tenth of a second and is immune to timer drift. It also features low-time warnings with distinct haptics at critical moments.
