Overview

Rating:
4.60
(16)
Version:
1.7.5
Last updated: 2026-07-04
Ranking
#316,016 ▼ 3,618
Overall

Features & Capabilities

Wake up your mind, not just your body.

Chess Alarm is an alarm clock that requires solving a chess puzzle to dismiss. Start your day sharp and focused.

How it works: Set your alarm time and repeat days When it goes off, a chess puzzle appears Solve the puzzle to dismiss the alarm Start your day mentally engaged

Key Features: Smart alarm system — Set multiple alarms with custom times and repeat schedules Chess puzzles — Curated puzzles from real games, with difficulty levels from beginner to professional Progressive difficulty — Adjust puzzle difficulty to match your skill Hints — Get a hint after 10 seconds if you’re stuck Intuitive interface — Clean, easy-to-use design Reliable notifications — Alarms work even when the app is closed Multiple alarms — Manage different alarms for different days

SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED After you complete the short setup questions, an active AlarmChess Premium subscription is required to set alarms and solve chess puzzles

Why Chess Alarm? Traditional alarms can be dismissed while half-asleep. Chess Alarm requires active thinking, helping you wake up more alert and ready for the day.

Perfect for: Chess players who want daily practice Anyone looking for a more engaging wake-up routine People who struggle to wake up fully Those who want to start the day with mental exercise

Privacy & Security: Your alarm data is stored securely. We use Google Sign-In for authentication, and your information is kept private. Transform your morning routine. Download Chess Alarm and wake up your mind.

Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Ming Kang Siow
Rating:
4.60
(16)
Version:
1.7.5 Last updated: 2026-07-04
Version code:
887594615
Creation date:
2025-12-18
Compatible devices:
Size:
91.69MB
URLs:
Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-17
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Developed by:
Ming Kang Siow
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/alarmchess/id6756176866

User Reviews

Great idea and the chess puzzles themselves are good. Unfortunately, the app doesn’t function like a real alarm. It only sends a notification every minute, and the alarm sound + puzzle start only after you open the notification. There’s no option for the alarm to go off automatically. If your phone is on vibrate, this won’t wake you up. Cool concept, but the implementation makes it unreliable as an alarm.
by Si*****, 2026-03-04

This app feels like it was the first project of someone who got into app development just to make this. It is a nice idea, I love chess and I think the concept of having to solve a chess puzzle to turn off an alarm is fun. However there are limitations to this, since it doesn’t use the native clock app. The quality of the puzzles is good.
by Or*****, 2026-02-13
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