# Tempo - Game & Chess Clock — Multiplayer board game timer

> Multi-player shared game clock for board games and turn-based activities. (iPhone/iPad app by Paul Burke.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempo-game-and-chess-clock/id6783257184 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Paul Burke](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783257186)
- Category: Utilities, Games, Board
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-29
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempo-game-and-chess-clock/id6783257184/reviews.md

## What is Tempo?

Tempo turns your phone into a shared game clock for the whole table.

Put it down in the middle, and every player gets their own clock rotated to face their seat. When it's your turn, your side counts. Tap it to pass to the next player. No passing the phone around, no fumbling with a chess clock built for two.

Perfect for chess, but built for any turn-based game - board games, card games, word games, or anything where keeping time fair matters.

TWO WAYS TO PLAY
> Stopwatch - each player counts up from zero. See who's taking the longest.
> Countdown - each player starts with a set time and counts down, with an optional Fischer increment added after every turn. Run out? Tempo keeps counting into overtime instead of knocking you out, so your game is never decided by a single buzzer.

MADE FOR THE TABLE
- 2 to 6 players, each tile angled toward their seat
- Tap-to-pass turn in clockwise order
- Custom times and increments, plus one-tap presets
- Per-player names and colors
- A clean center hub for pause, reset, and settings
- The screen stays awake the whole game

No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Just a clock everyone can see.

## Key features

- Shared game clock for up to 6 players
- Individual timers per player
- Stopwatch and countdown modes
- Optional Fischer increment
- Customizable times and presets
- Per-player names and colors
- Screen stays awake during gameplay

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempo-game-and-chess-clock/id6783257184/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great game timer

*2026-06-29*

Simple, easy-to-use, flexible app for multiple players to do timing of board games or chess!!

## Frequently asked questions about Tempo

### How many players can use Lap at once?

Lap supports 2 to 6 players simultaneously. Each player gets their own timer displayed on the central hub, angled towards their seat.

### What game modes does Lap offer?

Lap provides two primary game modes: Stopwatch, where each player's time counts up from zero, and Countdown, where players start with a set time and count down. An optional Fischer increment can be added to the countdown mode.

### Does Lap have ads?

No, Lap is ad-free. The app is designed to provide an uninterrupted experience for all players.

### Can I customize the time for each player in Lap?

Yes, Lap allows for custom times and increments for each player. It also includes one-tap presets for quick setup.

### What happens if a player runs out of time in Lap?

If a player runs out of time in Lap's countdown mode, the clock continues to count into overtime instead of ending the game. This ensures your game isn't decided by a buzzer.

### Does Lap require an account to use?

No, Lap does not require any accounts, ads, or tracking. It's designed for immediate use as a shared clock.

### What devices is Lap available on?

Lap is currently available on iPhone devices.

### How often is Lap updated?

Lap was last updated on June 29, 2026, with version 1.0. Future updates will likely focus on improvements and new features based on user feedback.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-07-02

We're now called Tempo! Plus a small fix for a layout jump when switching between modes.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-29

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-17.*