# Clock Chime - Time is passing — Announcing time every hour

> Humorous speaking clock app that announces time with funny phrases. (iPhone/iPad app by i4islam.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-chime-time-is-passing/id466715015 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [i4islam](https://appshunter.io/developer/301048985)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 472 App Store ratings · 97 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 143 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic
- Released: 2011-09-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-chime-time-is-passing/id466715015/reviews.md

## What is Clock Chime?

Time doesn't have to be boring. The "Clock Chime" app makes the passage of time enjoyable by telling you the time and including a light-hearted and funny phrase every minute. It's like having a fun friend who tells you the time with a smile.

The "Clock Chime" app does not let an hour pass without reminding you of the time in a pleasant manner, with a nice pronunciation and a touch of humor. And don't worry about the annoyance - you have full control over the times you prefer the chime to sound. The app's notifications integrate smoothly with the operating system, which means you don't need to open the app to receive alerts. It works even when the app is closed, without using up your device's resources.

Sometimes you can't look at your device to see the time; because you're busy with more important matters. Don’t worry - "Clock Chime" speaks the time with a humorous phrase as soon as you open the app, and with a simple tap, it announces the minutes and hours with a little bit of humor.

If you put your device on a charging dock, the "Clock Chime" app can continuously display the time, offering beautiful themes and backgrounds to choose from.

***Features of the Clock Chime app***

1. The first humorous-speaking clock.
2. Announces the time every hour with a joke, even when the app is closed.
3. Customize the hours you want to hear time notifications and the humorous touch in them.
4. Accurate pronunciation of time including minutes and hours with a bit of fun upon opening the app.
5. Immediate time announcement when opening the app and with a tap anywhere on the screen.
6. Option to display the time in a 24-hour format.
7. Multiple alert sounds for notifications including human voices and sound effects.
8. Provides a variety of themes, including one dedicated to supporting our brothers and sisters in Palestine, replacing light-hearted phrases with serious ones.

We look forward to your suggestions by email, as many updates are coming. Your great ideas are needed to make "Clock Chime" the most entertaining and enjoyable clock app in the world. We appreciate your support, and we hope you enjoy the features of the app. Your wisdom is highly appreciated by us.


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## Key features

- Humorous speaking clock
- Hourly time announcements with jokes
- Customizable notification hours
- Spoken time with fun phrases
- 24-hour format option
- Multiple alert sounds
- Themed backgrounds

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro | $5.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ثيمات رائع جديد للساعة الناطقة | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Clock Chime?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent app
- 💡 Helpful for learning Arabic time
- 🚀 Reminds users of time
- 🚀 Maintains schedule during the day

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes after update
- 🐛 Doesn't work with iOS 13 and newer
- 🐛 Doesn't announce time when screen is locked
- 💰 Overpriced for features provided
- 🔋 App drains battery

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when changing sound settings
- Weather feature doesn't work, says server not found
- Time announcement doesn't work after device is locked

**Most requested features**

- Add more voice options including female voices
- Improve Arabic pronunciation of time
- Add option to disable music before time announcement
- Display Arabic calendar date
- Add option to announce time every 5 or 10 minutes
- Improve weather feature to work reliably
- Add night mode for better visibility during sleep

## Recent user reviews (10 of 97)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-chime-time-is-passing/id466715015/reviews.md

### 1/5 — حسبي الله ونعم الوكيل 🤲🤲🤲

*2026-05-09, version 6.0*

مع الاسف انا مشتري التطبيق سابقا والان رقيتوا التطبيق وتبغوا فلوس ، الله لا يوفقكم .
ومع الاسف ايضا تم شراء البروو ولكن الساعة لا تنطق عند تحديد الوقت !!؟؟
فحسبي الله ونعم الوكيل فيكم من جد .
الله لا يوفقكم لا في الدنيا ولا في الآخرة .
الله با يوفقكم بحق هذ الايام الفضيلة في هذه الاشهر الحرم .

### 1/5 — حسبي الله ونعم الوكيل 🤲🤲🤲

*2026-01-28, version 6.0*

مع الاسف انا مشتري التطبيق سابقا والان رقيتوا التطبيق وتبغوا فلوس ، الله لا يوفقكم .
ومع الاسف ايضا تم شراء البروو ولكن الساعة لا تنطق عند تحديد الوقت !!؟؟
فحسبي الله ونعم الوكيل فيكم من جد .
الله لا يوفقكم لا في الدنيا ولا في الآخرة .

### 1/5 — سعر التطبيق

*2025-04-08, version 5.3*

سعر التطبيق مرتفع جداً وامكاناته متواضعه.
من اجل كتابة هذه المراجعه اعطيته نجمه  واحده.

### 1/5 — حسبي الله ونعم الوكيل 🤲🤲🤲

*2025-01-02, version 5.3*

مع الاسف انا مشتري التطبيق سابقا والان رقيتوا التطبيق وتبغوا فلوس ، الله لا يوفقكم .
ومع الاسف ايضا تم شراء البروو ولكن الساعة لا تنطق عند تحديد الوقت !!؟؟
فحسبي الله ونعم الوكيل فيكم من جد .

### 1/5 — تطبيق فاشل واستغلالي

*2024-10-09, version 5.3*

تطبيق فاشل واستغلالي اول استخدام يسمحلك بعدة خيارات منها اختيار وقت النطق لكن بمرور الوقت يسلب منك كل الخيارات ومايسمحلك بالتحكم في اي شئ اطلاقاً الا تشتري نسخة البرو مع انه انت اصلاً مشتري نسخة مدفوعة

### 1/5 — Worthless app

*2023-11-19*

This app has no value at all

### 5/5 — The only clock app you need

*2023-11-08*

The i4islam team is the best, i had this app since my iPhone beginnings. And I’ve never regretted it. 

Keep it up 👏👏

### 2/5 — Need to be up dated

*2023-10-22, version 4.4*

Dos not announce time anymore after I installed iOS 17 it need to be updated.

### 5/5 — هذا البرنامج الان لا يعمل في الإصدار iOS 17  إذا كانت الشاشة مقفله

*2023-10-06, version 4.4*

استخدم هذا البرنامج من سنتين ولكن لاحظت انه لا يعمل في الإصدار الجديد iOS 17 حين تكون الشاشة مقفله.

### 2/5 — كنت اتوقع اكثر

*2022-01-16, version 4.4*

جدا تحديثاتكم بطئية !!! منذ زمن بعيد اعتقد اني عملت تحديث للتطبيق ما اذكر من عام كم او في اي سنة على الرغم من التطبيق مدفوع وليس مجاني !!!

## Frequently asked questions about Clock Chime

### What does the Clock Chime app do?

The Clock Chime app makes the passage of time enjoyable by telling you the time every minute with a light-hearted and funny phrase. It functions as a speaking clock that announces the time with a touch of humor, even when the app is closed.

### How can I customize the time announcements?

You have full control over the times you prefer the chime to sound. The app allows you to customize the hours you want to hear time notifications and the humorous touch in them. You can also choose from multiple alert sounds, including human voices and sound effects.

### Is the Clock Chime app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. These purchases likely enhance the user experience, potentially by unlocking additional themes, sounds, or features beyond the core functionality.

### Does the app work when it's closed?

Yes, the app's notifications integrate smoothly with the operating system and work even when the app is closed. This means you don't need to open the app to receive alerts, and it operates without using up your device's resources.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for anyone who finds traditional clocks boring. It's perfect for busy individuals who can't always look at their device, as it speaks the time with a humorous phrase. It also offers a visually appealing option when your device is on a charging dock, with beautiful themes and backgrounds.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0 — 2025-10-10

• General improvements
• Support for iOS 26 and the latest Apple technologies

### 5.3 — 2023-11-13

Experience more joy as the Clock Chime app transforms every minute into a joyful moment.

### 5.2 — 2023-11-08

This is a completely new app. Enjoy!

### 5.1 — 2023-11-08

This is a completely new app. Enjoy!

### 5.0 — 2023-11-07

This is a completely new app. Enjoy!

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