Chess Clock (Merkmatics) 3.0.0

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.