Comparison

SHOTIMER vs Chess Clock

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

Chess Clock

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Take Control of Your Time with the Most Elegant Chess Clock! Whether you're playing a casual blitz game with friends or competing in a professional tournament, our Chess Timer provides the precision and reliability you need. Designed by chess enthusiasts for players of all levels, this app turns your iPhone into a high-end tournament-grade chess clock. Key Features: Customizable Time Controls: Supports Blitz, Bullet, Rapid, and Classical formats. Pro Modes: Easily set up Fischer Increment, Bronstein Delay, or simple countdowns. Precise Move Tracking: Detailed move history and performance statistics after every match. Intuitive Design: Minimalist, high-contrast interface designed for maximum concentration and zero distractions. Sound & Vibration: Get haptic feedback and sound alerts when time is running low. Landscape & Portrait: Perfect layout for both iPhone and iPad. Perfect for Chess, Checkers, Go, Scrabble, and all your favorite tabletop board games. Join thousands of players who trust our Game Timer to rule their matches! Privacy Policy: https://barisaygen.info/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SHOTIMER4 screens
Chess Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SHOTIMER at none against Chess Clock's shown. SHOTIMER also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SHOTIMER versus Chess Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHOTIMERChess Clock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuki MaitaniBaris Aygen

In-app purchases

None

SHOTIMER

No in-app purchases

None

Chess Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SHOTIMER free?
SHOTIMER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess Clock free?
Chess Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SHOTIMER or Chess Clock have ads?
Chess Clock shows ads; SHOTIMER does not.

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