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This app locks distracting applications behind chess puzzles. Solve a puzzle to earn minutes of screen time for your chosen apps. It aims to reduce screen time by integrating practice into existing habits.
✓App locking with chess puzzles
✓Customizable scroll time per puzzle
✓Offline puzzle functionality
✓Personalized puzzle difficulty
✓Privacy-focused, no account needed
✓Reduces screen time through habit integration
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What's New in ChessScroll
1.1.0
August 18, 2026
Eleven times more chess. The deck went from 756 puzzles to 8,453. Solve twenty tonight, twenty tomorrow, and you still will not meet the same position twice for months. It reaches higher too. Puzzles now run to 2400. The board used to stop at 1600, so a strong player kept meeting the same positions and a rating above that meant little. Now it keeps pace with you as far as you take it. Everything you had is where you left it. Same rating, same streak, same sealed apps. Also fixed two labels that broke onto a second line on the narrower iPhones.
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Full access to ChessScroll, billed once a year.
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FAQ
How does ChessScroll work?
ChessScroll seals distracting apps like Instagram or TikTok behind chess puzzles. You solve a puzzle at your skill level to earn minutes of scroll time for those apps. This integrates practice into your existing phone usage habits.
What is the exchange rate for puzzles and scroll time?
You set the exchange rate yourself, determining how many minutes of scroll time you earn per solved puzzle. The app aims to make puzzles winnable about four times out of five.
Does ChessScroll have ads?
No, ChessScroll does not contain advertisements. It focuses on providing a distraction-free experience for users aiming to manage their screen time.
What are the membership options for ChessScroll?
ChessScroll offers both monthly and yearly membership plans. The annual membership includes a 3-day free trial. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled.
Is ChessScroll available on all devices?
Based on the provided data, ChessScroll is currently supported on iPhones. Further platform availability may be updated by the developer.
How does ChessScroll handle privacy?
Your app choices and screen time data remain on your device, enforced by Apple's Screen Time framework. No account is needed to use the app, ensuring a high level of privacy.
What is the age rating for ChessScroll?
ChessScroll has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content concerns.
How often is ChessScroll updated?
The latest version of ChessScroll is 1.1.0, last updated on August 18, 2026. This suggests a recent update, indicating ongoing development and support.