e4c5 vs ChessUnlock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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
ChessUnlock
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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: โข Lock distracting apps โข Unlock apps by solving chess puzzles โข Choose your unlock/break time โข Practice chess tactics while reducing distractions โข Build focus and self-control โข Simple setup and clean design โข 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.
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. e4c5 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ChessUnlock asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | e4c5 | ChessUnlock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rodion Novikov | Sawan Ishpujani |
In-app purchases
e4c5
- e4c5 - Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- e4c5 - Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- e4c5 - Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- e4c5 - Lifetime AccessFree
- e4c5 - Lifetime Access$4.99
ChessUnlock
No in-app purchases








