# ScrollWager vs CHESS/BLOCK

The clearest difference is monetization model: ScrollWager at free with in-app purchases against CHESS/BLOCK's subscription. ScrollWager also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). CHESS/BLOCK's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScrollWager sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and CHESS/BLOCK sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ScrollWager against 5.0 for CHESS/BLOCK. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

ScrollWager ships an update every 2 days, CHESS/BLOCK every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScrollWager | CHESS/BLOCK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollwager-screen-time-lock/id6802352236/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessblock-screen-time/id6811248457/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 29 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maurice Wolf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892848552) | [Ankur Gupta LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779024951) |

## What reviewers say

### ScrollWager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollwager-screen-time-lock/id6802352236)

This app locks your applications, requiring you to earn screen time by completing challenges or physical activities to unlock them. It aims to make app usage a conscious decision rather than an automatic habit. Earned minutes carry over, and a hard daily limit prevents excessive challenges.

**Highlights:** Apps locked around the clock, Unlock one app at a time, Earn minutes by moving, Hard daily challenge limit, Strict Mode for deletion prevention, Streak and milestone tracking, Usage history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScrollWager Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| ScrollWager Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| ScrollWager Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| ScrollWager Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| ScrollWager Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| ScrollWager Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| ScrollWager Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| ScrollWager Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| ScrollWager Pro | $49.99 | per year |


### CHESS/BLOCK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessblock-screen-time/id6811248457)

Block distracting apps and earn back screen time by playing chess puzzles. Personalized lessons and puzzles adapt to your skill level, helping you focus on what matters. Manage your app usage and improve your chess game simultaneously.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Earn screen time with chess puzzles, Personalized chess lessons, Adaptive puzzle difficulty, Integrates with Apple Screen Time, No account required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CHESS/BLOCK Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| CHESS/BLOCK Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Launch Offer | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScrollWager free?

ScrollWager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CHESS/BLOCK free?

CHESS/BLOCK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ScrollWager or CHESS/BLOCK?

ScrollWager and CHESS/BLOCK are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do ScrollWager or CHESS/BLOCK have ads?

ScrollWager shows ads; CHESS/BLOCK does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScrollWager or CHESS/BLOCK?

ScrollWager ships an update every 2 days, and CHESS/BLOCK every 5 weeks. Most recently, ScrollWager was updated on November 13, 2026 and CHESS/BLOCK on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*