ChessTime
Chess Clock, Play Face to Face
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
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.
Ratings & Reviews
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ChessTime is now smoother, more precise, and easier to use. Get helpful guidance when setting up your clock, enjoy more responsive moves and haptics, and rely on accurate timing throughout every game.
• New: contextual tips help you choose a time control and personalize your clock.
• Improved: clock updates and player changes feel more fluid, with more consistent haptic feedback.
• More reliable: timing stays precise even when the app is busy or the system clock changes.
• More comfortable: ChessTime respects your Reduce Motion preference for a calmer experience.
The developer, Arnaud Lays, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Arnaud Lays
- Size
- 4.2 MB
- Category
- Board
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 5 more
- English, French, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © iNono App 2027