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Chess Timer4.6 (6K+)

DAVID CROOKS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

App Store

Report updated Apr 24, 2026

Overview · Full Intel report in progress

Chess Timer is an established games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.6/5 rating from 5.8K reviews, it shows polarized user reception.

What is Chess Timer?

Chess Timer is a dual-clock utility designed for over-the-board competitive games like chess, Scrabble, and Go. It offers a simple interface for alternating turn times, with optional Pro features for advanced timing controls and overtime penalty tracking.

Current Momentum

v2.3 · 1mo ago

Active

Last updated 47d ago. 5 versions tracked.

Competition

Rivals identification in progress

7-Day Rank Pulse 🇺🇸

Games

No ranking data

SportsGrossing

Rating Pulse 🇺🇸

What makes this app unique?

What Does It Look Like?

What Are The Key Features?

Dual Clock InterfaceStandard

A simple tap-to-toggle interface that runs one clock at a time for two-player games.

Advanced Timing ModesStandard

Pro features include Fischer, Bronstein, and simple delay settings to manage time increments per turn.

Overtime TrackingStandard

Allows for an overtime limit per player with integrated penalty point calculation.

How much does it cost?

Freemium

Analysis in progress, available soon

What do users think recently?

Analysis in progress, available soon

View the full user-sentiment analysis

Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.

Go deeper

Analysis in progress, available soon

What is the competitive landscape for Chess Timer?

How's The Games Market?

How does it evolve in the Games market?

Rank progression

2 active rankings tracked — 30-day window

Strategic analysis coming soon

SWOT, key takeaways & outlook

The outtake for Chess Timer

Key Takeaways

While the app provides essential competitive timing tools, user feedback highlights potential stability issues and UI accessibility concerns regarding input contrast.

Where Is It Heading?

Trend analysis

Available very soon

Disclosure: Independent intel to help mobile builders succeed.

AI-powered analysis with editorial review, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Chess Timer, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “Chess Timer Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 24, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/chess-timer

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