Comparison

e4c5 vs ChessUnlock

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

Head to head
About

e4c5

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Limit social media app usage with clever app blocker e4c5. To unlock your apps - solve a chess puzzle. You pause, think; the urge fades. You turn off your phone and live a better life without endless scrolling. If social media apps are something you want to limit, give e4c5 a try. Suggestions? Use the form in the app settings. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/e4e5-app-block/home/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/e4e5-app-block/home/terms-of-use

About

ChessUnlock

Features
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ChessUnlock helps you reduce screen time, improve focus, and build a better chess habit by turning distracting apps into chess puzzles. Choose the apps that pull your attention, such as Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, Discord, or other distracting apps. When you want to unlock them, ChessUnlock gives you a chess puzzle first. Solve the puzzle, choose your break time, and continue with more control. ChessUnlock is designed for people who want to stop automatic scrolling, reduce social media distractions, improve discipline, and practice chess in a simple way. Features: โ€ข Lock distracting apps โ€ข Unlock apps by solving chess puzzles โ€ข Choose your unlock/break time โ€ข Practice chess tactics while reducing distractions โ€ข Build focus and self-control โ€ข Simple setup and clean design โ€ข Useful for studying, working, and avoiding mindless scrolling ChessUnlock is not just another app blocker. Instead of only stopping you, it gives you a small chess challenge before your break. This helps you pause, think, and make a more intentional choice. Use ChessUnlock to stay focused, reduce screen time, and improve your chess one puzzle at a time.

Screenshots

e4c53 screens
ChessUnlock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChessUnlock at none against e4c5's 5. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. e4c5 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ChessUnlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
e4c5 versus ChessUnlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametere4c5ChessUnlock
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.615.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size11 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRodion NovikovSawan Ishpujani

In-app purchases

5 purchases

e4c5

Subscriptions3
  • e4c5 - Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • e4c5 - Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • e4c5 - Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time2
  • e4c5 - Lifetime AccessFree
  • e4c5 - Lifetime Access$4.99
None

ChessUnlock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is e4c5 free?
e4c5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChessUnlock free?
ChessUnlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do e4c5 or ChessUnlock have ads?
Neither e4c5 nor ChessUnlock shows ads.

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