Chess Clock: Blitz & Timer
What is Chess Clock: Blitz & Timer?
Two-player timer for face-to-face games that stops one clock and starts the other on each tap, with sudden death.
Chess Clock is a timer for two players that is meant to lie flat on a table between them. Each player taps their own side after moving, which stops their clock and starts the opponent's. The listing describes sudden death, Fischer increment, one-tap presets and, in the Pro version, Bronstein and US delay.
Pricing. Chess Clock: Blitz & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Face-to-face chess games timed on one phone
- Blitz, bullet or rapid games using one-tap presets
- Other two-player turn-based games such as Go or Scrabble
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Why this app is in F tier
F tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Chess Clock: Blitz & Timer scores 21 out of 100: rating 0, rating count 0, App Store search rank 0, update recency 85. The four parts are averaged and F tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Chess Clock turns your phone into a beautiful, no-fuss game timer for two players - face to face, across the board. Lay it flat between you and play.
Tap your side when you've made your move. Your clock stops, your opponent's starts. That's it. Huge tap targets, instant response, zero fumbling - built for blitz.
TIME CONTROLS
- Sudden Death - set a time and play it down
- Fischer increment - seconds added back on every move
- Bronstein delay & US delay (Pro)
- One-tap presets for Bullet, Blitz, Rapid and Classical (1+0 through 90+30)
- Custom times and asymmetric odds for uneven matchups (Pro)
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BUILT FOR REAL PLAY
- Two big tappable zones - the top side reads upside-down so the player across from you sees it the right way up
- The side on the move stays bright, the waiting side dims - always clear whose turn it is
- Flag detection with sound and haptics the moment time runs out
- Screen stays awake while you play; auto-pauses when you leave the app so no time leaks
- Move counters and end-of-game stats, then Rematch in one tap
NOT JUST CHESS
Works for Go, Shogi, Scrabble, checkers, backgammon - any two-player, turn-based game.
BEAUTIFUL & PRIVATE
- Clean light and dark themes (more in Pro)
- 100% offline - no account, no sign-up, no tracking, no ads
- Your games never leave your phone
Chess Clock Pro is a one-time purchase (no subscription) that unlocks Bronstein & US delay modes, custom times, asymmetric odds, all themes, and local game history.
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Questions about Chess Clock: Blitz & Timer
Does it need an account or an internet connection?
No. The listing says the app is 100% offline, with no account, no sign-up, no tracking and no ads, and that games never leave the phone.
What does the Pro version add?
The listing says Chess Clock Pro unlocks Bronstein and US delay, custom times, asymmetric odds, all themes and local game history. It is a one-time purchase with no subscription.
Can it be used for games other than chess?
Yes. It works for Go, Shogi, Scrabble, checkers, backgammon and any two-player, turn-based game.
Is Chess Clock: Blitz & Timer free?
Chess Clock: Blitz & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Is Chess Clock: Blitz & Timer right for me?
Chess Clock: Blitz & Timer is built for face-to-face chess games timed on one phone, blitz, bullet or rapid games using one-tap presets, other two-player turn-based games such as go or scrabble. It sits in the chess clock list on AppTierList.
Is Chess Clock: Blitz & Timer worth it?
Chess Clock: Blitz & Timer is F tier, ranked #11 of 12 chess clock apps with a score of 21 out of 100. 10 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does Chess Clock: Blitz & Timer compare to Ply?
Chess Clock: Blitz & Timer is F tier at 21; Ply is F tier at 25. Ply ranks higher. Chess Clock: Blitz & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases, Ply is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Chess Clock: Blitz & Timer updated?
Chess Clock: Blitz & Timer was last updated on 2026-06-16, 151 days ago.
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Ranking
- List
- Chess Clock (F tier, #11)
- Tier
- F (Avoid)
- Score
- 21 / 100
- Rank in list
- #11 of 12
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
Ratings
- App Store rating
- not yet rated
- Ratings
- 0
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Utilities
- Current version
- (151 days ago)
- Size
- 18 MB
- Requires
- iOS 13.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
Links
- Developer pages
- Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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