# Chimebird - Hourly Voice Chime — Focus timer for time blindness

> Audio-based time awareness reminders for focus and productivity. (iPhone/iPad app by SUMMER MINT LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chimebird-hourly-voice-chime/id6760969525 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SUMMER MINT LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762839380)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2026-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-07-23
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chimebird-hourly-voice-chime/id6760969525/reviews.md

## What is Chimebird?

Lose track of time when you’re focused, working, or scrolling?

Chimebird gently reminds you as time passes, using beautiful chimes, natural sounds, or spoken time announcements at the interval you choose. It’s useful for deep work, studying, mindfulness, remote work, time blindness, ADHD, or simply noticing when you’ve been absorbed for too long.

Reminders are powered by local notifications, so you don’t need to keep the app open or running in the background.

Key Features

• 10 curated sounds + voice announcements in 10 languages
Westminster chimes, singing bowls, birdsong, crystal glass, piano, cat meows, dog barks, and more. Voice announcements support male and female voices.

• Flexible reminder intervals
Set chimes every 60, 30, or 15 minutes for hourly, half-hour, or quarter-hour reminders. You can also choose active hours and repeat days.

• Sound-only mode
Play the chime without showing a banner, so your lock screen and Notification Center stay uncluttered.

• Built-in troubleshooting
If a chime doesn’t play, Chimebird helps you quickly check notification permissions, volume, silent mode, and other common causes.

• No need to keep the app open
Chimebird schedules local notifications ahead of time, making it simple, reliable, and battery-friendly.

Who it’s for

• Time blindness or ADHD: gentle audio cues help you notice time passing
• Deep work and remote work: keep your pace without checking the clock
• Pomodoro and productivity routines: use a gentle bell between focus blocks
• Meditation and mindfulness practice: a single chime brings attention back to the present
• Studying and reading: sense time without picking up your phone

Free to start. Upgrade to Pro to unlock all intervals, all sounds, and voice announcements.

Terms of Use: https://cb.summermint.uk/terms/

## Key features

- Customizable audio reminders
- Variety of chimes and voice announcements
- Flexible reminder intervals
- Sound-only mode
- Local notifications
- Troubleshooting assistance

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chimebird Pro · Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chimebird-hourly-voice-chime/id6760969525/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great for keeping track of time

*2026-06-11*

Really useful for staying aware of time without constantly checking my phone. I like using the 30-minute chimes during focused work, and the sound-only mode is especially nice because it doesn’t clutter my lock screen with notifications. The sounds feel thoughtfully chosen, and the app is simple enough that it just fits into my day.

### 3/5 — Does not work on Apple Watch

*2026-05-23*

After downloading the app to try it out and contemplating purchasing it, I found that the settings included instructions for Apple Watch compatibility. However, I was unable to get it to function properly. I contacted the developers three times via email for help, but to no avail. Checking the website, I discovered it does not support the Apple Watch. I removed the app and left a review, highlighting this discrepancy between the app's claims and the website's information.

**Developer response:** I’m very sorry for the delayed reply. Due to a technical issue with my email, I only just saw your message.
To clarify: Chime Birds currently does not have a standalone Apple Watch app, and Apple Watch support is not a Pro-only feature. At the moment, Chime Birds is focused on iPhone chimes.

## Frequently asked questions about Chimebird

### How does Chimebird help with time blindness?

Chimebird provides gentle audio cues at user-defined intervals, helping individuals with time blindness or ADHD to become more aware of time passing without needing to constantly check a clock.

### What types of sounds does Chimebird offer?

Chimebird offers 10 curated sounds, including Westminster chimes, singing bowls, birdsong, crystal glass, piano, cat meows, and dog barks. It also provides voice announcements in 10 languages.

### Can I customize the reminder intervals in Chimebird?

Yes, you can set flexible reminder intervals such as every 60, 30, or 15 minutes. You can also specify active hours and repeat days for your reminders.

### Does Chimebird require the app to be open to function?

No, Chimebird schedules local notifications ahead of time. This means you don't need to keep the app open or running in the background for reminders to work, making it battery-friendly.

### What are the benefits of upgrading to Chimebird Pro?

Upgrading to Pro unlocks all reminder intervals, all available sounds, and the voice announcement feature. The free version allows you to start using the basic features.

### Is Chimebird available on all Apple devices?

Chimebird is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is Chimebird updated?

The latest version of Chimebird is 1.1, which was last updated on April 30, 2026. Updates typically address bug fixes and feature enhancements.

### Does Chimebird have ads?

Chimebird does not contain advertisements. The app is free to start, with an option to upgrade to Pro for additional features.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-07-15

Chimes gone quiet? The new Chime Self-Test finds the cause in 15 seconds — plus real-volume previews and new 10-minute intervals for Pro.

NEW
• Chime Self-Test: sends you a real test chime and pinpoints exactly what silenced it — permissions, Focus, Silent mode, or volume.
• Real-volume preview: hear your chime at its true notification volume (Ringer & Alerts), not the media volume.
• Silent mode alert: if the Ring/Silent switch is muting your chimes, you'll see it right on the home screen.
• 10-minute intervals (Pro): a chime every 10 minutes, with six customizable slots per hour.

IMPROVED
• Several chime sounds are now louder and more consistent across themes.
• Clear, specific guidance when Background App Refresh is off or Low Power Mode is on — including exactly when chimes would stop.
• If chimes were ever interrupted, the app now tells you what happened and why.

### 1.1 — 2026-04-30

• Improvements and bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2026-04-10

No release notes.

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