SHOTIMER - Chess Clock

A game clock for chess, shogi and Go. Character voices announce your time, six time controls, 12 Japanese color themes — now in 8 languages and great on iPad.

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.