ChessTime

The cleanest chess clock for your iPhone. Bullet, Blitz, Rapid or Classical — tap to move, no setup needed.

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.