Best Timer Clock Chess Apps & Games

229+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating

20 free apps & games

Updated May 2026

Out of 229+ timer clock chess apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Timer Clock Chess

#1

Chess Clock by Chess.com by Chess.com, LLC

The Best Game Timer for Chess

Editor's Choice

🎮 Games

4.7😊(318 ratings)

Free

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This free app functions as a digital chess clock, offering customizable time controls for any game. It supports various increment and delay types, multiple stages, and handicapping, making it ideal for casual play and tournaments. Adjust time on the fly and enjoy clear displays and audio alerts.

What We Love

⏱️ Simple and easy to use
🔒 No ads or data collection
🎨 Intuitive and clean interface
🔊 Satisfying click sound effects

Room to Improve

🐛 Sound issues (no sound in silent mode, changed sound)
🔍 Difficulty reading in bright outdoor settings
🤖 Limited functionality (can't set different times for players)

#2

Chess Timer: Clock for Chess by Kairat Amirov

Chess Timer for Precision Play

Strong Contender

🔧 Utilities

4.2(37 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app provides a user-friendly and reliable timer for chess games. Customize time settings and interface themes to suit your play style, from quick blitz to long strategic matches. Perfect for casual players and tournament participants alike.

#3

Chess Clock & Chess Timer by Maksym Farynets

Bronstein & Fischer Game Board

Worth Considering

🎬 Entertainment

4.4(7 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app provides a tournament-ready chess clock for over-the-board games. It offers customizable time controls, including increments and delays, and supports features like time odds for uneven matchups. Enjoy a clean interface with sound cues and mid-game adjustments.

More Timer Clock Chess apps to explore

Simple Chess Clock

A straightforward dual timer designed for over-the-board chess and other two-player competitive games. It allows for customizable time increments, delays, and overtime limits, functioning as a simple chess clock or for games like Scrabble and Go.

Dual timer for two-player gamesFischer, Bronstein, and simple delay incrementsOvertime limits with penalties

free with in-app purchases

Chess Timer-Clock

Chess Timer-Clock

by Matas Backevicius

This app provides a simple and effective timer for two-player chess games. It includes essential features like pausing, starting, and adjusting time, making it ideal for competitive play.

Two-player chess timerPause functionalityStart functionality

classic chess timer-clock

This app provides a classic analog-style timer for chess, checkers, and other games. It supports various time control methods including Fischer delay, Bronstein delay, and sudden death. Users can also visually distinguish the active clock.

Analog-style clock displayFischer delayBronstein delay

Play Chess and Solve Puzzles

Engage in the classic game of chess with customizable graphics and multiple difficulty levels. Play against AI or a friend, with features like move undo, hints, and time controls. Enjoy a rich chess experience with detailed game history and board customization.

HD graphics5 difficulty levelsHint option

free with in-app purchases

Chess Timer - Clock ™

Chess Timer - Clock ™

This app provides precise time management for chess players, offering various time controls and dual-player tracking. It helps players train for tournaments, sharpen skills, and ensures fair gameplay with customizable settings and low-time alerts.

Accurate time controlsDual player time trackingMultiple time formats

free with in-app purchases

Chess Clock - Chess Timer

Chess Clock - Chess Timer

The Chess Clock You Need

$0.99 | 100% OFF

This app provides a customizable chess clock with various timing modes, including increment, Fisher, Bronstein, and delay. It features a user-friendly interface and an easy-to-tap timer designed for both casual and competitive players.

Preset timing optionsCustomizable timers (increment, Fisher, Bronstein, Delay)Multi-stage timers

🎬 Entertainment

Chess - Play & Learn Online

Chess - Play & Learn Online

Board game and Puzzle learning

Engage in online and offline chess matches with millions of players worldwide. Improve your skills through interactive lessons, over 500,000 puzzles, and powerful AI opponents. Compete in tournaments and explore various chess variants.

Online multiplayer chessOffline play against AIExtensive puzzle library

free with in-app purchases

Chess Timer - Clock for Chess

Chess Timer - Clock for Chess

Every Minute Counts in Chess

Enhance your chess games with precise time control and customizable settings. This app offers intuitive navigation and various time formats to suit casual players and competitive enthusiasts alike. Personalize your experience with theme colors and access helpful FAQs.

Accurate timer controlPreset and custom time formatsCustomizable theme colors

TikTak Chess Clock

TikTak Chess Clock

Speed Chess Timer

This app provides a versatile timer for chess and other board games, supporting various time controls and offering smart alerts and immersive audio. Customize your experience with different themes and enjoy an easy-to-use interface for focused gameplay.

Multiple game modes (Fischer, Bronstein, delay, step-timer)Professional presets for Xiangqi and GoSmart vibration and sound alerts

free with in-app purchases

Chess Clock - Game Timer

Chess Clock - Game Timer

Professional chess clock

Chess Timer - Simple

Chess Timer - Simple

Time your chess match. No ads.

A straightforward chess clock app designed for timing matches. It offers essential functions like pausing and resetting the timer, with customizable time intervals. The app is free and free of ads, in-app purchases, and tracking.

Countdown timerPause clock functionReset timer button

Tiny Chess Clock

Tiny Chess Clock

Simple Chess Timing

Transform your iOS device into a free chess clock. This app offers simple controls for popular time controls like Blitz, Rapid, and Classic. Customize your games with optional Delay and Increment settings for precise timing.

Free to useSimple controlsPopular time controls (Blitz, Rapid, Classic)

Easy Chess Timer - Game Clock

Easy Chess Timer - Game Clock

Game clock for Chess, Go, etc.

This app provides a simple and customizable game clock for two-player board games like Chess, Shogi, and Go. Easily set time limits, adjust colors, and manage game flow with intuitive start, stop, and resume functions.

Start and stop timerSet time limitsAdjust color settings

free with in-app purchases

Chess Clock – Game Timer

Chess Clock – Game Timer

by Oleksandr Kozlov

This app provides a simple and quick way to compete with friends using a minimalistic design and easy controls. It offers various game modes, move counting, and automatic timer pausing. Enjoy pleasant sounds, haptic feedback, and customizable themes for an enhanced experience.

Minimalistic designSimple controlsDifferent game modes

free with in-app purchases

Chess Clock Premium

Chess Clock Premium

Chess Clock & Game Timer

A free, simple, and easy-to-use game timer designed for over-the-board chess matches. It offers pre-set timer controls for various chess formats like Blitz, Classical, and Bullet, with support for increment time controls.

Free to useSimple and easy interfacePre-set timer controls

Chess Timer - Chess Clock

Chess Timer - Chess Clock

#1 Game Timer for Chess

Chess Timer - Game Clock

Chess Timer - Game Clock

The Best Game Timer for Chess