Free on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro
The most beautiful
chess clock
on the App Store.
Every time control from bullet to FIDE Classical. Real-time web sharing. Byo-yomi and multi-stage. All in a clock your opponent won't stop staring at.
Free · No account required · No ads · No tracking
Black
1:19:34
Move 19/40
White · to move
1:29:51
Move 20/40
Screens
Designed for real games
Every screen crafted for a chess player — not a spreadsheet.
Every Mode
Tap any thumbnail. All screenshots are actual iPhone captures.
Features
Built for serious play
Everything a chess player needs. Nothing that gets in the way.
9 Time Control Modes
Sudden death, Fischer, Bronstein, US/Simple delay, byo-yomi, Canadian byo-yomi, hourglass, negative time. Every increment style used in modern chess and Go.
FIDE-Accurate Multi-Stage
Classical 40/90 + 30/30 + SD/30 with per-stage increments and move counters. Built to tournament specification — not an approximation.
Real-Time Web Sharing
Generate a 6-character code and spectators watch the clock live in any browser. No account required, no app install for viewers.
Every Move Reviewable
Per-move deltas, per-side stats (moves, total time, average, longest think), and a full timeline you can scroll through after the game.
Deep Analytics
Match count, win/loss ratios by color, flag falls, resignations, average think time, longest think, time-trouble moves, and play streaks.
Six Beautiful Themes
Wood, DGT, OLED, Tournament, Neon, Retro LED. Match the aesthetic of your game — from classic tournament hall to modern minimalist.
Live Activity on Lock Screen
The active clock ticks down on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island so you can glance without unlocking.
Native on Every Apple Device
iPhone, iPad, Mac Catalyst, visionOS. One purchase, every screen. iCloud sync for game history across all your devices.
Time Controls
17 presets. Every mode chess plays.
From 1-minute bullet to a 90+30 FIDE Classical marathon — plus Go byo-yomi and Shogi. All built in.
Bullet
FastestFastest chess. Millisecond decisions.
Blitz
PopularThe dominant online chess tempo.
Rapid
SeriousEnough time to plan, but no lounging.
Classical
TournamentLong thinking. Real chess.
FIDE Multi-Stage
OfficialPer-stage increments and move counters.
Go & Shogi
Byo-yomiStone counting and byo-yomi periods, not adaptations.
+ fully custom time controls if none of the built-in presets fit your game.
Real-Time Sharing
Broadcast your game in three taps
Show your match live to coaches, teammates, or spectators — from over-the-board play to online exhibitions.
Start a match on iPhone
Pick your time control and tap Start Match. The clock is ready in one tap.
Tap Share to get a code
Chess Clock generates two 6-character codes: one that can edit the clock, one that's view-only.
Spectators join on any browser
Send the code. Viewers open chess-clock.app and see the clock tick in real time. No app install, no account.
Themes
Six clocks. One for every mood.
Change the whole feel of your clock with a single tap.
Wood
Classic tournament wood board vibe.
DGT
Inspired by DGT tournament clocks — pure and readable.
OLED
True black. Eye-friendly for late-night blitz.
Tournament
The official hall look — cream and slate.
Neon
Retrowave energy for fast blitz sessions.
Retro LED
80s digital clock. Every second feels dramatic.
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