Blitz: Fischer Chess Clock
A minimalist Fischer chess clock for Android.
| AppID: | net.leodesouza.blitz |
| Author: | Unknown |
| License: | Apache-2.0 |
| InRepoSince: | 2024-02-28 |
| LastRepoUpdate: | 2025-05-18 |
| LastAppUpdate: | Unknown |
| LastVersion: | 2.0.5 |
| Categories: | Games, Time |
| Google Play: | Check if it's there |
A chess clock made for blitz
- Defaults to 5+3 Fischer timing: 5 minutes + 3 seconds per move
- FIDE-compliant: initial time for 5+3 is 5:03, not 5:00
- Privacy-friendly: no ads, no permissions
Fast and intuitive controls
- Touching the screen switches to the next player
- Horizontal and vertical dragging set the time and increment
- Haptic feedback is enabled by setting the ringtone to vibrate
- Back gestures pause and reset the clock
Robust time implementation
- Uses the most precise time source available on the device
- Clock implementation tested with 100% code coverage
Free and secure
- Free software with reproducible builds
- Meets Android 15 security requirements
- Enables memory tagging on compatible devices
WhatsNew:
• Restore vertical and horizontal text centering
• Restore predictive back on Android 15
• Update dependencies
While you can download the APKs here directly, you should preferably use an F-Droid client so the app stays up-to-date on your device.
