Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Chess Screen Time - Puzzles
Replace scrolling with an Instagram-like chess puzzle feed.
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites.
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Hi HN! I'm the developer of rdx, a mildly popular ad-free, privacy and user friendly Reddit client. This time, I made something for a very specific use case: solving chess puzzles with no internet. Why? Well, my Wi-Fi is terrible in the bathroom—and that's where I do some of my best thinking. I tried printing out “mate in X” puzzles to solve offline, but they weren’t fun without interaction. So I built OffChess. OffChess is an iPhone/Android app that contains over 100,000 chess puzzles, fully offline and completely ad-free. You can solve puzzles by category (Mate in…
2025 · offchess.com · its alternatives →
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2025 · screensaverchess.com · its alternatives →
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Spicy Chess▲76Hello! I created SpicyChess(https://spicychess.com) because I wanted a tactics training app that would have the following features: - Spaced Repetition. - Countdown time to simulate blitz Chess where you have to find the best move quickly. - The ability to save puzzles for later review. I'd love to hear any feedback that you may have !
2023 · spicychess.com · its alternatives →
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I wanted to find a way to use Instagram without ending up scrolling for two hours every time I open the app to see a friend's story. Most screen time apps I found focus on blocking the app itself instead of the addictive feed, so I created this app to allow me to keep using the "healthy" and "social" features and block the infinite scrolling (Reels) After implementing the block on Instagram Reels, I got addicted to YouTube Shorts and Reddit feed. So, I extended the app to cover these as well. To avoid replacing the scrolling for regular feeds, I also added a feature that shows a pop-up when…
2025 · scrollguard.app · its alternatives →
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I made OwnTime to balance between competing priorities in my life. The idea is based on two main influences: the concept of "roles" from "The 5 Choices" (2015), and my repeated failure to effectively implement time blocking due to the necessary flexibility in my role. The app allows you to define time budgets, which are not much more than a few mutually exclusive countdown timers. The UX is essentially that of a chess clock for an arbitrary number of players with configurable time. The whole point of the app is to kick you out of the running role/priority when its time is up. One…
Sep 2026 · owntime.app · its alternatives →
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ChessBout▲12Multiple-choice chess duels & daily challenges ♟️
May 2026 · chessbout.com · its alternatives →
- 9Chess Scanner▲123
Scan score sheets and generate chess games in seconds.
2024 · chessscanner.com · its alternatives →
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BrainyChess▲83Play, practice, analyze, and save chess games online!
2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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TabTactics▲66Improve your chess passively with every new tab
2022 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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ChessEye▲822D chessboard scanner & analyzer to calculate the best moves
2021 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Hi everyone. I spent the last year making Puzzle Express. Play and discover puzzles as if you were scrolling reels: play if you want or swipe up to skip. Made this as a healthier alternative to doomscrolling and a great, new way to discover puzzles you might love. If you don't fancy endless scrolling, try to finish the daily missions or play your favorite puzzle in the arcade.
Jun 2026 · puzzle.express · its alternatives →
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LearnChess▲29I've been playing chess for a few years with my ELO stuck around 1600 on Lichess. I wanted an app that combined puzzle training, interactive lessons, game analysis, and AI coaching in one place. But all the apps I used over the years either felt overwhelming, had UX that wasn't up to my expectations for a modern app or were lacking some fundamental features that I really wanted. So, I built LearnChess.ai. The technical angle I'm most excited about: it's built local-first using LiveStore (event-sourced, SQLite on-device), which means zero loading delays for user data and full offline support.…
Jul 2026 · learnchess.ai · its alternatives →
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Invite your friends to play chess with you in real time!
2016 · its alternatives →
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Free smart chess board — runs on the phone in your pocket.
Jul 2026 · chessgaze.com · its alternatives →
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Minimalist daily chess habit game
Dec 2025 · dailychessblitz.com · its alternatives →
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Discover ultimate Sudoku. no ads, one purchase, endless fun!
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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A simple chess app built for kids who can't read yet
Jul 2026 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Master chess with Stockfish AI or challenge friends online
2025 · speedmat.ing · its alternatives →
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Chess puzzles on your home screen, for iPhone and iPad
2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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