Comparison

ChessLock vs DeepLock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ChessLock

This app helps you control screen time by blocking distracting applications. To take a break, you must solve chess puzzles, sharpening your mind and earning your pause. It's designed for anyone seeking enhanced focus and productivity with a unique, brain-boosting approach.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Solve chess puzzles for breaks
  • Customizable focus sessions
  • Brain-training puzzles
  • Private by design, no data collection
  • Pro version for advanced features
Features
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Take control of your screen time like never before—with your brain as the key! Screen Time Control: ChessLock is a powerful focus tool that blocks distracting apps… and makes you earn your breaks by solving chess puzzles. Designed for those who want real productivity with a fun twist, ChessLock combines proven focus techniques with the timeless game of chess to help you stay in control. - How it works: Create a Focus Session Select the apps you want to block. Once it starts, you're locked in—no cheating allowed! Pause With Purpose Want a break? Solve a chess puzzle to unlock it. No puzzle, no pause. Train Your Brain Each puzzle challenge helps keep your mind sharp and focused. - Unlock More with ChessLock Pro Unlimited focus sessions Choose your puzzle difficulty Smarter, stronger app blocking Earn meaningful breaks More brain-boosting control - Why Chess? Chess is the perfect game to sharpen concentration, improve problem-solving, and help reset your brain during focused work. It’s not just screen time management — it’s brain time empowerment. - Private by Design No accounts, no personal data collection, no creepy tracking. Your preferences are stored locally, and analytics are completely anonymous. You stay in control. - Built for Everyone Whether you’re a student, freelancer, parent, or pro, ChessLock gives you a mindful, brain-powered way to manage your screen time. Download Screen Time Control: ChessLock and make every pause a power move.

About

DeepLock

Features
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DeepLock is a focused Pomodoro timer for people who want fewer distractions during study, remote work, and deep work. Choose distracting apps, categories, or websites with Apple's Screen Time picker. Start a focus session, and DeepLock shields those items until the session ends. Your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island show the countdown with a Live Activity, and your focus history stays on your device. Key features: - Pomodoro timer with adjustable focus, short break, and long break durations - App, category, and website selection with Apple's Screen Time picker - System shield during focus sessions - Custom shield screen with remaining focus time - Live Activity countdown on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island - Today's focus time and streak - Local-only focus history DeepLock is built for self-management. It does not use MDM and does not claim that restrictions are impossible to bypass. Some iOS system apps may not be shielded. Terms of Use (Standard Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://yujirookano.github.io/deeplock-site/privacy/

Screenshots

ChessLock4 screens
DeepLock3 screens

Verdict

The call

ChessLock and DeepLock are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ChessLock sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and DeepLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ChessLock versus DeepLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessLockDeepLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatricio GuzmanYujiro Okano

In-app purchases

5 purchases

ChessLock

Subscriptions3
  • Chesslock Pro$2.997 Days
  • Chesslock Pro$4.991 Month
  • Chesslock Pro2 variants$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Chesslock Pro$17.49
  • Chesslock Pro$34.99
2 purchases

DeepLock

Subscriptions2
  • DeepLock Pro Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$0.991 Month
  • DeepLock Pro Yearly7 Days trial2 variants$8.991 Year

Questions

Is ChessLock free?
ChessLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeepLock free?
DeepLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ChessLock or DeepLock have ads?
Neither ChessLock nor DeepLock shows ads.

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