Comparison

Screen Time Control vs ChessZen

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

Head to head
About

Screen Time Control

Features
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All apps are blocked. Earn them back. Flari turns your screen time into a reward. Every morning, your distracting apps are locked. Create your plan, complete tasks, and earn minutes of screen time for each one. Want more? Do push-ups, squats, or pull-ups for bonus minutes. The more you accomplish, the more you can scroll. HOW IT WORKS 1. Wake up. All distracting apps are already blocked. 2. Tell Flari what you need to do today - by voice or text. 3. AI creates your task list with time slots in seconds. 4. Complete a task, verify it, and earn screen time minutes. 5. Spend your earned minutes on Instagram, TikTok, games - whatever you want. 6. Run out of minutes? Do more tasks or exercise to earn more. EARN MINUTES YOUR WAY · Complete tasks - finish what you planned and earn minutes automatically · Exercise - do push-ups, squats, pull-ups, and more for bonus screen time · Build habits - maintain daily streaks and earn extra rewards · Stay consistent - the more days in a row, the more you earn WHY FLARI IS DIFFERENT Most app blockers just block everything on a timer. Most planners have zero accountability. Flari turns productivity into a game: your screen time is the reward, and you earn it by doing real things. Verify tasks with photo proof. Compete with others on the leaderboard. See exactly how much you earned and where you spent it. FEATURES · AI Voice Planning - dictate your day, get a structured schedule in 30 seconds · Smart App Blocking - all apps blocked by default until you earn minutes · Minutes System - earn screen time for every completed task · Exercise Rewards - push-ups, squats, pull-ups = bonus minutes · Photo Verification - prove you completed tasks with photo proof · Habit Tracker - build routines with daily streaks and verification · Leaderboard - compete with others and see who earns the most · Deep Work Mode - distraction-free focus sessions BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO · Lose hours to scrolling and want to earn their screen time instead · Have tried other blockers or planners and gave up · Want productivity that feels like a game, not a punishment · Want to end the day with proof they got things done Block everything. Earn everything back. Questions? flari@fibipals.com Terms: https://www.flariapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy: https://www.flariapp.com/privacy-policy *Access to Flari requires a paid subscription

About

ChessZen

Features
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ChessZen helps you build healthier chess habits. Set limits for how long you want each chess session to last, how many sessions you want per day, and how long you want a cooldown before you can play again. When your time is up, ChessZen steps in to help you stay on track. You can also: - block chess apps and websites - schedule times when chess is always blocked - get reminders before your session ends - quickly lock or unlock access when needed - add an accountability partner for extra support Chess Blocker is designed for people who love chess but want clearer boundaries around when and how they play. Premium features include advanced controls like scheduled blocking, cooldown customization, reminders, and accountability tools. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Screen Time Control4 screens
ChessZen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ChessZen at none against Screen Time Control's shown. Screen Time Control's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Screen Time Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ChessZen sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen Time Control ships an update weekly, ChessZen every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Screen Time Control versus ChessZen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen Time ControlChessZen
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.518.5
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTymofii HrynchukJake Edwards

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions4
  • Flari Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Flari Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Flari Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Flari Yearly1 Year trial$59.991 Year
1 purchases

ChessZen

Subscriptions1
  • Chess Blocker Premium – Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChessZen free?
ChessZen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screen Time Control or ChessZen have ads?
Screen Time Control shows ads; ChessZen does not.
Which is updated more often, Screen Time Control or ChessZen?
Screen Time Control ships an update weekly, and ChessZen every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen Time Control was updated on November 9, 2026 and ChessZen on October 31, 2026.

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