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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.
✓Customizable chess clock presets
✓Fischer increment and US/Bronstein delay
✓Self-filling game scoresheet
✓Player win/loss/draw statistics
✓Club creation and management
✓Nearby player finding
✓Encrypted data backups
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What's New in Chess Clock
1.8
September 24, 2026
Chess Clock in your language • The whole app is translated into 43 languages, with chess terms the way players in each country say them • Arabic, Hebrew and Urdu read right to left, and time controls and results are still written the way chess writes them • Numbers, dates and times follow your phone's settings, including its choice of digits • A new game starts once both players are named, so every game lands on your scoresheet No account, no ads.
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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases
$3.99
Chess Clock Pro
Custom time controls, full match history & analytics.
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FAQ
Does Chess Clock have ads?
No, Chess Clock is ad-free. The app explicitly states 'no ads' and focuses on providing a clean user experience without interruptions.
What is the pricing for Chess Clock?
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.
Can I use Chess Clock offline?
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.
How does Chess Clock handle player statistics?
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.
What are the club features in Chess Clock?
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.
How does Chess Clock ensure data security?
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.
What devices is Chess Clock compatible with?
Chess Clock is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. It also speaks 43 languages, making it accessible to a wide international audience.
How accurate is the Chess Clock timer?
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.