SHOTIMER vs Chess Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SHOTIMER
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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.
Chess Clock
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Chess Clock - TurnTime is a premium chess timer for serious over-the-board play. Set classic chess controls, use Fischer, Bronstein, or increment timing, and keep the clock readable from across the table. Full-screen focus mode gives every move a large target, while sound and haptic feedback make turn changes clear without clutter. Premium includes custom presets, board themes, focus mode, time odds for Armageddon-style games, and saved controls for chess nights, tournaments, and board games. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SHOTIMER at none against Chess Clock's 2. Chess Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Chess Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. SHOTIMER asks for nothing beyond the download.
SHOTIMER ships an update every 2 months, Chess Clock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SHOTIMER | Chess Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuki Maitani | Silpho LLC |
In-app purchases
SHOTIMER
No in-app purchases
Chess Clock
- Weekly$7.997 Days
- Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year








