Comparison

DeFlock.me vs AlarmChess

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

Head to head
About

DeFlock.me

This app provides a platform to view and contribute to a publicly accessible map of mass surveillance devices. Users can explore existing data and add new information about these devices.

Highlights
  • View ALPR data
  • Contribute ALPR data
  • Open map of surveillance devices
  • Publicly accessible data
Features
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View and contribute to an open map of public mass surveillance devices

About

AlarmChess

This alarm clock requires users to solve a chess puzzle to dismiss it, ensuring a mentally engaging start to the day. It offers customizable alarms, curated puzzles with adjustable difficulty, and hints to help users wake up alert and focused.

Highlights
  • Solve chess puzzles to dismiss alarm
  • Customizable alarm times and repeat days
  • Curated chess puzzles with adjustable difficulty
  • Hints available for stuck users
  • Intuitive and clean interface
  • Reliable notifications even when app is closed
Features
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Wake up your mind, not just your body. Chess Alarm is an alarm clock that requires solving a chess puzzle to dismiss. Start your day sharp and focused. How it works: Set your alarm time and repeat days When it goes off, a chess puzzle appears Solve the puzzle to dismiss the alarm Start your day mentally engaged Key Features: Smart alarm system — Set multiple alarms with custom times and repeat schedules Chess puzzles — Curated puzzles from real games, with difficulty levels from beginner to professional Progressive difficulty — Adjust puzzle difficulty to match your skill Hints — Get a hint after 10 seconds if you’re stuck Intuitive interface — Clean, easy-to-use design Reliable notifications — Alarms work even when the app is closed Multiple alarms — Manage different alarms for different days SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED After you complete the short setup questions, an active AlarmChess Premium subscription is required to set alarms and solve chess puzzles Why Chess Alarm? Traditional alarms can be dismissed while half-asleep. Chess Alarm requires active thinking, helping you wake up more alert and ready for the day. Perfect for: Chess players who want daily practice Anyone looking for a more engaging wake-up routine People who struggle to wake up fully Those who want to start the day with mental exercise Privacy & Security: Your alarm data is stored securely. We use Google Sign-In for authentication, and your information is kept private. Transform your morning routine. Download Chess Alarm and wake up your mind. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DeFlock.me3 screens
AlarmChess4 screens

Verdict

The call

DeFlock.me and AlarmChess both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of DeFlock.me's written reviews are positive against 33% of AlarmChess's. DeFlock.me also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). AlarmChess's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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. AlarmChess sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. DeFlock.me asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for DeFlock.me against 4.7 for AlarmChess. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DeFlock.me has 292 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of DeFlock.me's written reviews are positive against 33% of AlarmChess's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeFlock.me ships an update fortnightly, AlarmChess weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DeFlock.me versus AlarmChess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeFlock.meAlarmChess
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (292 ratings) — better4.7 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings292 — better18
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTech BS LLCMing Kang Siow

Customer experience

DeFlock.me

All ratings273 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative10.4%

AlarmChess

All ratings17 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

DeFlock.me

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

AlarmChess

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly subscription$12.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is DeFlock.me free?
DeFlock.me is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AlarmChess free?
AlarmChess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DeFlock.me or AlarmChess?
DeFlock.me is rated higher. DeFlock.me averages 4.7 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while AlarmChess averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.
Do DeFlock.me or AlarmChess have ads?
AlarmChess shows ads; DeFlock.me does not.
Which is updated more often, DeFlock.me or AlarmChess?
DeFlock.me ships an update fortnightly, and AlarmChess weekly. Most recently, DeFlock.me was updated on October 30, 2026 and AlarmChess on October 30, 2026.

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