# Chime Squirrel — user reviews > 53 indexed App Store user reviews of Chime Squirrel by Luke Jernejcic, rated 3.96/5 from 75 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chime-squirrel/id556415124/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chime-squirrel/id556415124.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 44 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 13 ## Newest reviews (12 of 53) ### 2/5 — Last update erased all my intervals *2026-04-24, version 3.3.0* I was a happy, daily user of this app with many interval series I’ve set up over the years and after the last update, they’re all gone. ### 2/5 — Needs one fix *2021-05-25, version 3.2.8* I like this App but at some point it must have changed bc unless I leave it open and onscreen it sets the timer back to the start, not running. So on a run w set chime to alternate walking and running, it works great until I switch screens to see a text or change the music. Once I do that, the chimes stop coming, even w it open in the background, and when I get back to that screen I have to start it all over. Totally messes up the timing. ### 3/5 — I guess it works - but not for Deaf *2018-02-27, version 3.2.8* I wanted something I could hear "right out of the box." I was looking for a repeating chime so as to remind me to step away from the computer, stand up, etc. I'm deaf in the high frequency tones and without hearing aids or earphones or holding my phone literally right in my ear all day, I can not hear the tone. I barely hear some of the three "triangle" tone pieces even with holding phone right inside my "good" ear. (I hear nothing in my bad ear.). I did hear from the developer and he said I could test the other options by a complicated set of directions and I only today was able to go back and re-read and figure it out. I could hear a few of those samples, but they are all fairly quiet...AND I will have to pay extra to compensate for the deafness that is not "my fault" nor "his fault". So this is one I will delete for now, as I ended up buying a Westminster Chime app. But if someone really needs all the extra pomodoro reminder chimes, this would be a better app then the one I got (just 4 chimes an hour , 15 minutes each, and it chimes the hour at top of the hour.). ### 4/5 — Nice *2018-01-06, version 3.2.8* Very nice and useful app. What I miss is sth like: "run Mo-Fr 8-17h" ### 5/5 — Works great *2017-10-06, version 3.2.8* Needed a simple app that wasn't obnoxiously loud to go off every 15 minutes for 16 hours a day. Love that I don't have to set it up every day. I haven't played around with it much, but it was easy and quick to set up and he has a YouTube video to walk you through it if you need the help. Wish I could have it start itself in the mornings since now that's what I have a hard time remembering to do. Guess I'll have to set an alarm for that part though. ### 5/5 — Simply works great. *2017-07-16, version 3.2.8* Easy to use. Ultra reliable. Pay the extra and get the Pro for multiple chimes and tune selection. ### 5/5 — Favorite Repeating Timer *2017-06-04, version 3.2.8* I had a task that needed to be repeated and I didn't want to keep setting the timer every time. I tried several timer apps and this one is my favorite. You can set up multiple timers and even save them to use again later. From a simple repeating timer to more complicated nested timers this will do what you need. For example, you can set up a Pomodoro session of 25 minute bursts and 5 minute breaks repeating four times or anything else you can imagine. I would love it if I could use custom ringtones. Otherwise, it works great and is very useful as a repeating timer. ### 2/5 — Needs improvement *2017-05-01, version 3.2.8* I was happy to have found an app that chimes at certain intervals. But unfortunately this app behaves very erratically and the edit page did not change the things I wanted. I hope the developer(s) take the time to correct this. Otherwise it is a waste of precious space on my iPhone. ### 5/5 — Seems to work beaut *2017-03-16, version 3.2.8* Use it as a precaution against falling asleep for too long while doing body scan/meditation ### 5/5 — Good Find *2016-01-06, version 3.2.8* Exactly what I've been looking for. Set the timer and just get on with the exercise. No more fiddling with start stop. Thank you Chime Squirrel ### 4/5 — Two tweaks to make it perfect *2015-11-30, version 3.2.8* Love the app. Having tried & paid for others, this is the best of the type I found. Excellent for keeping a fixed routine with a variable start time. Two tweaks would make it perfect. First, the notifications alert me of the chime just finished, rather than the chime just starting. Can't think when I would ever need to be told what I finished. An option to change this would be great, or announce both. "Now finished X. Starting Y." Currently, have to hack Chimes by adding a dummy item at the end of my routine and falsely shifting times one forward, so notifications show before the task. Of course, this messes up the actual app view when I have it open, which is rare. Please fix! Second, having the option, as is done with other apps to have Siri or similar speak the chime title, would be awesome. ### 5/5 — Chimes squirrel app for potty training *2015-11-15, version 3.2.8* I use this app for potty training kids at work!! The continually timer with different sounds is perfect for reminding you when to 'check for dry pants' and when it's time to take them to the potty. Love it! Thank you!! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Does not work in background *2026-06-11, version 3.3.0* App works great and would receive 5 stars. Gets 1 star because it does not work in the background. You must have the app open on screen for it to be functional. Would otherwise be perfect app. ### 1/5 — Does not run in background. *2024-11-11, version 3.2.8* Simple test. Make a chime with 1 second interval to run for 1 minute. While app is on screen it chimes every second. Hit IPhone Home button to put app background. It stops chiming, until you bring it to the foreground again. ### 1/5 — Barely of any use *2020-01-13, version 3.2.8* I wanted a chime to remind me to do something every 2 hours - I couldn't get this thing to ever do it more than once. I would have tried harder to figure it out, but it also doesn't have a schedule - so even if it did work, it would be chilling in the middle of the night. Poor interface too. All around bad. ### 1/5 — Poor settings *2016-08-26, version 3.2.8* Can't set to keep chiming until reset. No info on pro version. Have to pay to find out. Sorry, but no thanks. ### 1/5 — There is no sound *2016-08-18, version 3.2.8* EPIC FAIL!!!!!! ### 1/5 — Simply confusing!! *2016-08-07, version 3.2.8* Simple app takes hours to figure out :( ### 1/5 — Doesn't work if app is not open *2016-02-10, version 3.2.8* Title says it. If you open another app and leave this open in the background you will never hear the alerts. USELESS ### 1/5 — Does not provide hourly chine *2015-09-18, version 3.2.8* It does not offer hourly on-the-hour chime which is a bummer! It charges $1.99 for upgrade but the upgrade price was not indicated prior to purchase; very sneaky! For this reason, would not recommend this app simply because I do not like sneaky business! ### 1/5 — Unintuitive and unpredictable *2014-03-08, version 3.1.2* Bought the pro version hoping for more sound options and ability to save. Only 4 more sounds, all unpleasant. Very unintuitive interface. Tried to set up an interval, it started chiming constantly, then I got tons of alerts. Useless. Deleted. ### 1/5 — Blah *2013-12-04, version 3.0.1* Awful app ever don't know how to use at all. :( 😴😤😡 ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Best for counting holds *2026-04-14, version 3.2.8* I’ve tried a lot of similar apps and finally found this one that will count reps and holds. Simple but effective! ### 5/5 — Been looking for something like this forever. The app I subconsciously knew I needed!! *2024-12-04, version 3.2.8* Great! This should be paid but thanks for the generosity of the inventor and maker! ### 5/5 — Love it! but wish it was apple watch compatible *2023-10-22, version 3.2.8* Love it! but wish it was apple watch compatible I’d use it when I’m outside working out and don’t carry my phone. ### 5/5 — Works perfectly! *2022-03-16, version 3.2.8* Set timer to chime at intervals for a certain amount of time. Example: Chime every minute for five minutes. It would be even greater to be able to set different intervals. Chime at 1 min and then after 2 mins and the 1.5 mins, etc. ### 5/5 — The best *2021-05-10, version 3.2.8* I use these everyday. My iPad timer and alarm on the Apple clock app are always set on the same daily schedule, so these chimes are great for other matters. They work perfectly. ### 5/5 — Super simple, love it *2021-03-10, version 3.2.8* It's a great repeating timer... set it for every 20 minutes for 3 hours or every 3 minutes for 14 hours... whatever you need. No resetting, or worse, no FORGETTING to reset. I use it when I'm reading or playing a game to remind myself to get up and move occasionally. ***update a couple of years later: I STILL love it. Best timer of all time! Thank you so much for making this. ### 5/5 — Perfect little app *2020-07-31, version 3.2.8* This is a splendid example of a very nice little app, that does its one thing feature without glitches & provided all necessary options - none more, none less. 👍🏼 I'd wished a lot more apps would stick to those design principles. ### 5/5 — Exercise *2020-03-30, version 3.2.8* I have used chimes in the past to complete timely tasks. Right now I’m using the computer more and need to get up and move every 45 minutes. It’s important to keep me circulation going. I do some leg lifts, marching and arm swirls just to engage my whole body. Also I do some gentle neck exercises. Thanks to chimes it’s a good reminder method! ### 5/5 — Great for meditating *2019-05-31, version 3.2.8* This app is perfect for meditating! I prefer to meditate without any technological “guide” and wanted a simple non-jarring prompt when the session was over that did not require any engagement from me. This app works perfectly! Thank you! : ) ### 5/5 — Perfect for yin *2019-05-23, version 3.2.8* I teach and practice yin yoga and this is the perfect little companion. Easily programmed. I love this app and use it every day. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*