Comparison

SHOTIMER vs Game Clock Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SHOTIMER

Features
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SHOTIMER is a game clock app that announces your remaining time by voice. Use it for chess, shogi, Go — any two-player board game. "3 minutes left." "50 seconds… 1, 2, 3…" Leave the countdown to the character voices and keep your eyes on the board. It couldn't be simpler: make your move, then tap your side. Place your phone or tablet next to the board and you're ready for a serious match. ■ Voices for the countdown - Zundamon - Shikoku Metan - Hiroyuki - Buzzer / ECG - Mute and random options available ■ Six time controls - Sudden Death - Byoyomi - Main Time + Byoyomi - Fischer (the increment system used in official chess events) - NHK Cup Style (byoyomi with extra thinking time) - Canadian (used in Go: play a set number of moves within a set time) Main time and seconds are fully adjustable — from official tournament rules to casual blitz. ■ Features that support your game - "Per side" mode: set time and voice separately for each player - "Enlarge active side": the running player's area grows, making it easier to tap - Landscape display support — comfortable on iPad and tablets - Choose which player presses the button to start the game ■ 12 themes from traditional Japanese colors Sumi ink, iron navy, navy, hanada blue, blue-green, bamboo green, ochre, persimmon, crimson, peony, wisteria and dark brown — match your mood. ■ Available in 8 languages Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified / Traditional), Spanish, French, Portuguese and Arabic At the club, with friends, or at home with family — SHOTIMER keeps time for your games.

About

Game Clock Pro

A professional and elegant game clock designed for competitive turn-based games like Chess, Go, and Shogi. Offers tournament-grade accuracy, multiple time systems, and customizable alerts with a premium design and ultra battery efficiency.

Highlights
  • Tournament-grade accuracy
  • Professional time systems (Fischer, Bronstein, Byoyomi)
  • Premium customizable themes
  • Ultra battery efficient design
  • Customizable alerts (beep, voice, silent)
  • Save custom time control presets
  • Haptic feedback
Features
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The most elegant and professional game clock for serious board game players. Trusted by tournament players worldwide for Chess, Go (Baduk/Weiqi), Shogi, and all competitive turn-based games. WHY GAME CLOCK PRO? - Tournament-Grade Accuracy: Precision timing trusted by competitive players - Professional Time Systems: Fischer, Bronstein, Byoyomi, Canadian Byoyomi, Tournament modes - Premium Design: 6 stunning themes including Wood, Cherry Blossom, Ocean, High Contrast - Ultra Battery Efficient: Optimized refresh rates for hours of uninterrupted play - Customizable Alerts: Beep, countdown voice, or silent mode for any environment PERFECT FOR: - Chess (Blitz, Rapid, Classical) - Go/Baduk/Weiqi (with Byoyomi support) - Shogi (Japanese Chess) - Scrabble & Word Games - Backgammon, Checkers, Othello - Any competitive board game ADVANCED FEATURES: - Save custom presets for your favorite time controls - Haptic feedback for tactile confirmation - Large, easy-to-read display even in poor lighting - Elegant themes: Wood, Cherry Blossom, Ocean, High Contrast, Light, Dark - Clean interface that stays out of your way Join thousands of players who've upgraded their game experience. Download Game Clock Pro today and focus on your strategy, not the clock.

Screenshots

SHOTIMER4 screens
Game Clock Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SHOTIMER at Free against Game Clock Pro's $2.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SHOTIMER is free to download; Game Clock Pro costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SHOTIMER ships an update every 2 months, Game Clock Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
SHOTIMER versus Game Clock Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHOTIMERGame Clock Pro
PriceFree — better$2.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuki MaitaniEngin Yazilan

In-app purchases

None

SHOTIMER

No in-app purchases

None

Game Clock Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SHOTIMER free?
SHOTIMER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Game Clock Pro free?
Game Clock Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SHOTIMER or Game Clock Pro have ads?
Neither SHOTIMER nor Game Clock Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SHOTIMER or Game Clock Pro?
SHOTIMER ships an update every 2 months, and Game Clock Pro every 3 months. Most recently, SHOTIMER was updated on October 5, 2026 and Game Clock Pro on October 10, 2026.

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