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

Features
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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/

Screenshots

SHOTIMER4 screens
Chess Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SHOTIMER versus Chess Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHOTIMERChess Clock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuki MaitaniSilpho LLC

In-app purchases

None

SHOTIMER

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Chess Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

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 in-app purchases available.
Do SHOTIMER or Chess Clock have ads?
Neither SHOTIMER nor Chess Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SHOTIMER or Chess Clock?
SHOTIMER ships an update every 2 months, and Chess Clock every 5 days. Most recently, SHOTIMER was updated on September 18, 2026 and Chess Clock on September 8, 2026.

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