3.0.0 Safe to install
Precision Timing for Chess Enthusiasts

Chess Clock by Merkmatics offers a sleek, user-friendly interface with customizable timing options, making it a perfect companion for players of all levels.
A professional and polished game clock app designed specifically for iOS, updated to support iOS 8 along with the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.
Merkmatics Chess Clock boasts unparalleled accuracy, high performance, extensive customization options, and a user-friendly interface, setting it apart as one of the premier game clocks available on the App Store.
It delivers precision timing to the highest degree permitted by iOS capabilities and encompasses a plethora of features, surpassing any other game clock offering in the App Store. Users are encouraged to suggest additional features, which will be duly considered for incorporation.
To share your feedback, kindly write a review or rate the application. For assistance or feature requests, reach out to [email protected]. Your comments and support are greatly valued.
Features:
- Individually customizable clocks for each player with options to configure:
- Start time
- Increment/delay time
- Increment sound (toggle sound on/off and select sound)
- Display tenths of a second
- Timing accuracy of up to 1/1000th of a second
- Display of moves completed by each player
- Precision in time and increment adjustments at 1-second resolution
- Player selection to commence the game
- Negative time configurations allowing clock to count below zero (configurable setting, off by default)
- Option to disable end-game sound
- Compatibility with iOS 6 and later versions
Delay Settings:
- USCF Delay (countdown begins after delay ends, clear display of delay time remaining)
- Fischer compensation (accumulative time added per turn)
- Bronstein compensation (non-accumulative time added per turn)
- No compensation (set increment time to zero)
- Configurable Increment Notification System offering notifications through screen flash and sound when increment runs out, with user-configurable settings for each player including sound selection
Smooth Interruption Handling:
- Saves game progress during interruptions like calls or app closure, ensuring seamless restoration upon reopening Merkmatics Chess Clock
- Easily pause and resume games at a later point
User-Friendly Design:
- The active player's timer changes color when their turn begins
- A subtle "click" sound signals the end of a turn
- Two distinct end-game sounds available
- A secondary display shows opponent's remaining time
- About page featuring an in-app support email option
Intelligent Power Management:
- Battery optimization enhances device longevity
- No dimming or locking during gameplay on iPhone/iPod Touch
- Dims and locks during pauses to conserve power
- Black background option for power saving
I primarily use Merkmatics Chess Clock for chess; however, it functions seamlessly for any two-player game incorporating timed gameplay such as Go, Scrabble, Checkers, Backgammon, among others.
To request a feature addition, report a bug, or share suggestions on enhancing the app's functionality, please contact [email protected].
We appreciate your download of Merkmatics Chess Clock and hope you find it enjoyable.
Overview
Chess Clock (Merkmatics) is a Commercial software in the category System Utilities developed by Merkmatics.
The latest version of Chess Clock (Merkmatics) is 3.0.0, released on 05/30/2024. It was initially added to our database on 05/30/2024.
Chess Clock (Merkmatics) runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of Chess Clock (Merkmatics) gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- User-friendly interface that is easy to navigate.
- Several timing modes to accommodate different chess formats (e.g., blitz, classical).
- Customizable settings for time controls, including increments and delays.
- Lightweight and portable, making it suitable for both online and offline play.
- Supports multiple players, enhancing the multiplayer experience.
- Tracks game history which can be helpful for reviewing past performances.
Cons
- Limited advanced features compared to specialized chess clocks used in tournaments.
- May lack some customization options that professional players expect.
- Support for only basic sound alerts might not suit everyone's preferences.
- No physical presence, relying solely on device performance which can be an issue in power or software failures.
- Occasional bugs reported by users that require updates for optimal performance.

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