SHOTIMER vs Shogi

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.

A simple, easy-to-use shogi clock. Set the main time and byoyomi, then enjoy your game with a large, clear clock display. • Main time from 0 to 180 minutes • Byoyomi from 0 to 60 seconds, in 5-second increments • Spoken byoyomi countdown • Tap your clock after each move to switch turns • Touch and hold the pause button to return to settings • Supports Japanese, English, French, Simplified Chinese, and German • Available for iPhone and iPad Set the main time to 0 to start directly in byoyomi. Set byoyomi to 0 to play without overtime: running out of main time ends the game. How to play Choose the main time and byoyomi, then tap Set. Tap either clock to start the opposite clock. After making your move, tap your own clock to pass the turn to your opponent. On-screen text and spoken announcements follow the app’s language setting.