Report updated Mar 26, 2026
Chess Clock by Chess.com
v2.0.7Chess players of all levels who need a reliable, professional-grade digital clock for over-the-board (offline) play.
What Is Chess Clock by Chess.com?
Launched Apr 12, 2014
Updated Jan 2025
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
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Key Features
Supports complex multi-stage time controls like '40 moves in 2 hours + game in 60 minutes' with stage tracking.
Allows setting different time controls for each player to balance skill gaps.
Ability to manually adjust remaining time for either or both players during an active game.
Recent User Sentiment iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
βRecent user voice shows a thrilled sentiment. Users appreciate simplicity and ease of use and no ads and free, but report ui/ux and feature requests.β
What Users Love
Super simple, no nonsense clock.
Simple, easy pre-set clock times on the go.
The app is simple and no annoying ads or subscriptions.
The fact that chess.com makes this free, with no ads.
Pain Points
Once youβve made a time change in the Edit function of Settings, thereβs no option to cancel.
please add options to warn of low time.
High confidence Β· 99 reviews available
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Exceptional brand trust due to the '100% free' policy
- High reliability for tournament-grade time controls
- Strong, intuitive UI
Cons
- Lack of accidental pause prevention
- Missing low-time audio warnings
- Limited accessibility features
Market Outlook
Growth Opportunities
- Integration of haptic feedback
- Expansion into tournament management features
- Implementation of a 'lock screen' mode
Market Threats
- Niche competitors adding smart features
- OS update compatibility risks
- Risk of perceived abandonment if updates are infrequent
Key Takeaways
Chess Clock by Chess.com is a thrilling games app that is completely free. With a 4.6/5 rating from 24.7K reviews, it thrills its users from users. Users particularly appreciate simplicity and ease of use, though ui/ux and feature requests remains a common concern.
Best for: Chess players of all levels who need a reliable, professional-grade digital clock for over-the-board (offline) play.
App Details & Pricing
Model: free
The app serves as a utility tool to drive brand loyalty and ecosystem engagement for the broader Chess.com platform rather than acting as a direct revenue generator.
iOS Version
2.0.7
Android Version
VARY
Release Date
Apr 12, 2014
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Chess.com