ChessLock: Screen Time Control
Patricio Guzman Productivity iPhoneiPadiPod touchMac
ChessLock: Screen Time Control is a free Productivity app for iPhone and iPad by Patricio Guzman. Rated 4.8/5 from 4 ratings. Requires iOS 17.0.
- Rating
- 4.8
- 4 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 50 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 16
- 2026 · v1.1.1
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About ChessLock: Screen Time Control
Take control of your screen time like never before—with your brain as the key! Screen Time Control: ChessLock is a powerful focus tool that blocks distracting apps… and makes you earn your breaks by solving chess puzzles. Designed for those who want real productivity with a fun twist, ChessLock combines proven focus techniques with the timeless game of chess to help you stay in control. - How it works: Create a Focus Session Select the apps you want to block. Once it starts, you're locked in—no cheating allowed! Pause With Purpose Want a break? Solve a chess puzzle to unlock it. No puzzle, no pause. Train Your Brain Each puzzle challenge helps keep your mind sharp and focused. - Unlock More with ChessLock Pro Unlimited focus sessions Choose your puzzle difficulty Smarter, stronger app blocking Earn meaningful breaks More brain-boosting control - Why Chess? Chess is the perfect game to sharpen concentration, improve problem-solving, and help reset your brain during focused work. It’s not just screen time management — it’s brain time empowerment. - Private by Design No accounts, no personal data collection, no creepy tracking. Your preferences are stored locally, and analytics are completely anonymous. You stay in control. - Built for Everyone Whether you’re a student, freelancer, parent, or pro, ChessLock gives you a mindful, brain-powered way to manage your screen time. Download Screen Time Control: ChessLock and make every pause a power move.
What’s new
Version 1.1.1 · Updated October 16, 2026
Improvements and bug fixes.
App privacy
The developer, Patricio Guzman, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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