SHOTIMER - Chess Clock

Yuki Maitani

About this app

SHOTIMER is a game clock app that announces your remaining time by voice.
Use it for chess, shogi, Go — any two-player board game.
"3 minutes left." "50 seconds… 1, 2, 3…" Leave the countdown to the character voices and keep your eyes on the board.

It couldn't be simpler: make your move, then tap your side. Place your phone or tablet next to the board and you're ready for a serious match.

■ Voices for the countdown
- Zundamon
- Shikoku Metan
- Hiroyuki
- Buzzer / ECG
- Mute and random options available

■ Six time controls
- Sudden Death
- Byoyomi
- Main Time + Byoyomi
- Fischer (the increment system used in official chess events)
- NHK Cup Style (byoyomi with extra thinking time)
- Canadian (used in Go: play a set number of moves within a set time)
Main time and seconds are fully adjustable — from official tournament rules to casual blitz.

■ Features that support your game
- "Per side" mode: set time and voice separately for each player
- "Enlarge active side": the running player's area grows, making it easier to tap
- Landscape display support — comfortable on iPad and tablets
- Choose which player presses the button to start the game

■ 12 themes from traditional Japanese colors
Sumi ink, iron navy, navy, hanada blue, blue-green, bamboo green, ochre, persimmon, crimson, peony, wisteria and dark brown — match your mood.

■ Available in 8 languages
Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified / Traditional), Spanish, French, Portuguese and Arabic

At the club, with friends, or at home with family — SHOTIMER keeps time for your games.

What’s new

What's new in v3.0.0
- Now in 8 languages (Japanese, English, Chinese Simplified/Traditional, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Arabic)
- Tablet and landscape display support
- 12 new themes from traditional Japanese colors
- New "Per side" mode: separate time and voice for each player
- New "Enlarge active side" makes your side easier to tap
- Renewed buzzer, new ECG sound, better audio
- Other UI polish and bug fixes