# Dead Simple Chess Clock — Play chess, time it!

> Play chess, time it! (iPhone/iPad app by Zubair Parkar.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-simple-chess-clock/id1667379624 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zubair Parkar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537216764)
- Category: Games, Board, Simulation
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 3 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-01-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-simple-chess-clock/id1667379624/reviews.md

## What is Dead Simple Chess Clock?

Dead Simple Chess Clock is a clean, fast chess timer for over-the-board games.

Open the app, pick a time control, and start playing. Large tap targets make it easy to hit the clock after every move, while the minimal layout keeps both players focused on the board. After play starts, a slide-to-unlock control keeps pause, reset, and preset buttons tucked away until you deliberately unlock them.

Great for casual chess nights, blitz games, bullet games, rapid practice, club play, and friendly matches.

Features:
• Clear two-player chess clock
• Large readable timers
• Preset time controls for quick setup
• Move counter
• One-tap start and pause
• Slide-to-unlock control lock during play
• Confirmation before reset
• Built for iPhone and iPad
• No account required
• No clutter

If you want a simple chess clock that gets out of the way, this is it.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-06-02

Added a slide-to-unlock control lock during active games, so pause, reset, and preset changes stay hidden until you deliberately unlock them. Also includes small visual refinements for the center controls.

### 1.2 — 2026-05-11

Modernized the app with a cleaner SwiftUI design, SwiftData persistence, refreshed clock cards, improved controls, reset confirmation, updated app icon, and better iPhone/iPad support.

### 1.0 — 2023-01-28

No release notes.

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