AlarmChess
Daily Chess Puzzles, Alarm
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
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/
Paywall
The developer, Ming Kang Siow, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Ming Kang Siow
- Size
- 92.7 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.1 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Yearly subscription $29.99
- Yearly subscription $29.99
- Monthly subscription $12.99
- Lifetime $59.99
- Copyright
- © 2025 Siow Ming Kang