# ChessToScroll: Digital Detox > Beat screen addiction with chess challenges. Digital detox made fun. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hintapp.chesslock](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hintapp.chesslock) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.hintapp.chesslock` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Ray Viral Lab - **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY - **Downloads:** 83 - **Version:** 1.0.0 - **Last updated:** 2026-06-16 - **First published:** 2026-06-16 - **Publisher country:** IN - **Size:** 43 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-12 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hintapp.chesslock) - **Privacy policy:** [https://sortedbrain.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-ChessToScroll-3814658933fb80a48480cfcb7b1d0f90?pvs=73](https://sortedbrain.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-ChessToScroll-3814658933fb80a48480cfcb7b1d0f90?pvs=73) ## Description ChessToScroll is a unique digital detox and screen time control app that helps you reduce social media addiction by turning app access into a chess challenge. Instead of mindlessly opening distracting apps, you'll need to solve chess puzzles and train your brain before unlocking them.

Whether you're trying to reduce screen time, improve focus, overcome phone addiction, or build better habits, ChessToScroll makes digital wellbeing engaging, challenging, and rewarding.

♟️ How It Works
Select the apps that distract you most.
Set a chess challenge difficulty.
When you try to open a blocked app, solve the chess puzzle.
Complete the challenge to unlock access.

Instead of endless scrolling, you'll spend those extra moments strengthening your concentration, problem-solving skills, and self-control.

🚀 Features
Chess-Powered App Blocking

Replace traditional app blockers with interactive chess puzzles that require active thinking.

Reduce Screen Time

Cut down on excessive social media use and create healthier phone habits.

Beat Doomscrolling

Interrupt impulsive app opening and regain control over your attention.

Focus & Productivity

Stay focused on work, study, fitness, and personal goals by limiting distractions.

Multiple Difficulty Levels

Choose beginner, intermediate, or advanced chess puzzles based on your skill level.

Digital Wellbeing Dashboard

Track your progress and see how much time you've saved from unnecessary scrolling.

Habit Building

Build discipline, focus, and intentional phone usage one puzzle at a time.

Brain Training

Improve tactical awareness, pattern recognition, memory, and strategic thinking through chess.

🎯 Perfect For
Students who want to focus on studying
Professionals who want fewer distractions
Chess players looking for daily puzzle practice
People struggling with social media addiction
Anyone trying to reduce screen time
Productivity enthusiasts
Digital minimalists
Users seeking healthier technology habits
Why Chess?

Most screen time apps rely on willpower alone. ChessToScroll adds a small amount of productive friction between you and distracting apps.

Every puzzle solved strengthens your brain while helping you make a conscious decision about whether you really want to open that app.

Over time, this simple habit can help reduce compulsive phone usage and improve self-control.

Benefits

✅ Reduce phone addiction

✅ Stop doomscrolling

✅ Improve focus and concentration

✅ Build healthier habits

✅ Increase productivity

✅ Train your chess skills

✅ Take control of your attention

✅ Improve digital wellbeing

Take Back Your Time

Your attention is valuable. Don't let endless feeds and notifications control your day.

Download ChessToScroll today and transform screen time into brain training.

Think before you scroll. Play before you unlock. ## Rankings - #2,056,288 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE` - `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS` - `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.hintapp.chesslock.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Similar extensions and apps - [No Scroll: Chess Screen Time](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jskarthik.noscrollscreentimechesspuzzles) — 171 users - [Chess Screen Time - Puzzles](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jskarthik.chessscreentime) — 52 users - [Chess Shield](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chessfocus.app) — 56 users - [Chess Lock: App Lock & Focus\`](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tech307.chesslock) — 5,354 users - [ChessUnlock](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.aimlessoul.chessunlock) — 31 users - [Detox: Earn your Screen Time](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.menu.detox) — 309 users - [Scrollfighter](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.scrollfighter.app) — 5 users - [Digital Dose: Beat App Habits](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smsr.digitaldose) — 80 users - [EarnScroll: Reduce Screen Time](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.psycoders.earnscroll) — 140 users - [Digital Detox - Stop scrolling](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.samuel_unknown.detox) — 542 users - [ScrollOff - Offscreen Streak](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.asanarebel.scrolloff) — 373 users - [Digital Detox Timer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tc.detox) — 65 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hintapp.chesslock)