Timely vs BoardClock

Timely is a chess clock with advanced features including: - Full-screen gesture area: No need to ever look at the screen. - Double-tap to end turn: Prevent accidental touches. - Zen mode: See only the time remaining for maximum focus. - Additional information. Tap to display the current configuration, number of moves, current side and more. - Quick actions: Pause the game to access handy shortcuts. - Quick help: Easily see instructions on how to use the timer screen. - Dashboard: Configure your timers from a central location. - Recent timers: Your latest configurations are automatically saved for you. - Presets: Special pre-configured timers for standard Blitz, Rapid and classic games. - Back to timer: Go back to your paused timer at any time without losing state. - Semaphores: Quickly identify whose action is required with recognizable background colors. - Portrait layout with inverted messages: Lay your iPhone/iPad on the table for both players to be able to read their remaining times. - Landscape layout. See both clocks side-by-side when the device is leaned. - Other side starts the clock. Have your opponent start the timer for the first turn or after a pause. - Alternative starting side: Have the opposite side open for inclusiveness. - Simple and Bronstein-style delays. - Fischer and Fischer before increments. - Option to apply delay to first move as in FIDE tournaments. - Sudden death mode: Whoever runs out of time for the turn losses! - Hourglass mode: Your time used is your opponent's gain. And more exciting features to be added in future releases!

Keep every board-game night moving with BoardClock. BoardClock combines a 2–8 player turn timer, interactive turn-order tools, player profiles, team play, and match history in one free, ad-free app. ◆ Made for tabletop games Use it for chess, Go, shogi, gomoku, Rummikub, Splendor, Scrabble, Othello, backgammon, Catan, and more. Choose from 25 researched presets or create your own. ◆ Two timing systems • Fischer: add bonus time whenever a player ends their turn. • Byoyomi: after main time runs out, play continues through a set number of timed periods. • Built-in visual guides make both systems easy to understand. ◆ Everything you need around the table • Decide turn order with individual dice rolls, a ladder game, or shuffle. • See the active player, the next player, and team badges at a glance. • Optional turn sounds, five-second countdown melody, and haptics. • Majority-approved revival after a timeout. • Undo, pause, reset, and confirmation prompts help prevent mistakes. ◆ Profiles, teams, and stats Save regular players, run two-to-four-team games, and track wins, streaks, average turn time, and best teammates. ◆ Private match history Winners, play time, and turn counts are saved to your private iCloud database. They can return after reinstalling the app or moving to a new device, and the developer cannot access them. BoardClock supports English and Korean, with an in-app language selector.