Chess Clock by Chess.com vs ChessTime

Replace your chess clock with this free game timer! It's easy to use, yet fully featured to handle any time control. 100% free: no in-app purchases, no ads! Choose your time control and you're ready to play. The 2nd player presses her button to start the 1st player's clock - and the game is on! FEATURES - Large, easy-to-read buttons - Works in landscape and portrait on all devices - Quickly customize the app for one-tap access to all your favorite time controls - Time controls include base minutes per player and optional per-move delays or bonus time. The app supports both Fischer and Bronstein increments, as well as simple delays. The duration is up to you! - Supports multiple-stage time controls commonly seen in tournaments, such as "40 moves in 2 hours + game in 60 minutes." A glance at the clock shows your current stage! - Support for handicapping lets you set different time controls for each player! - You can adjust the time remaining on the fly, in the middle of your game, for either or both players! - Clock pauses automatically if the app is interrupted; manually pause the clock at any time - Pleasant sounds for buttons and "time's up" alert At Chess.com, we really do love chess, and *sometimes* we even play it offline! For times like that, we created this clock - and we hope you love it as much as we do.

ChessTime transforms your iPhone or iPad into a beautiful, intuitive chess clock for face-to-face games. No more hunting for batteries or carrying bulky hardware — your phone becomes the perfect clock for any chess format. SIMPLE BY DESIGN Tap your side when you move. The timer switches instantly. That's it. ChessTime stays out of the way so you can focus on the game. ALL TIME CONTROLS, BUILT IN Pick from popular presets across every format: • Bullet — 1|0, 1|1, 2|1 • Blitz — 3|0, 3|2, 5|0, 5|3 • Rapid — 10|0, 15|10, 30|0 • Classical — relaxed, long games Every preset supports increment (Fischer timing), adding time after each move just like tournament play. CUSTOM PRESETS Not finding your format? Create your own with any duration (1–180 min) and increment (0–60 sec). Your presets are saved for next time. LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD The handicap system lets you give one player extra time — perfect for games between beginners and experienced players, or teaching your kids. SOUND & HAPTICS Optional move sounds, low-time warnings, and haptic feedback keep both players in sync without looking at the screen. PREFERENCES • Light, Dark, or Auto appearance • Sound and haptics independently toggleable • All settings saved automatically Fully offline. No account. No ads. No tracking.