# ClockChime – Speaking Clock — Hourly Chime·Flip Clock·Focus

> Native iOS app that announces the current time hourly and half-hourly. (iPhone/iPad app by 小明 张.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockchime-speaking-clock/id6784470673 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [小明 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883078262)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 2 more
- Released: 2026-07-01
- Data updated: 2026-10-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockchime-speaking-clock/id6784470673/reviews.md

## What is ClockChime?

ClockChime is more than an hourly chime — it's a talking desk clock and a focus companion for your bedside, desk and workspace. Built natively in SwiftUI: instant to launch, feather-light on battery, and completely offline. Every hour, a clear voice tells you the time, so you never have to pick up your phone to know what it is.

◆ 18 FULL-SCREEN CLOCK FACES
• Flip Clock with authentic split-flap animation and satisfying tick sounds
• Calendar Wall with bold oversized date typography
• Halo and LED — a focus progress ring and retro fluorescent digits
• Seven analog dials: railway, index, minimal, crosshair, sector, grid and hairline
• Five typographic faces: vertical, split, offset, stencil and broadsheet
• Scale Lab — read the time on a ruler and a vernier caliper
• Works in portrait and landscape, with an always-on option that turns your device into a bedside clock

◆ FOCUS TIMER & NATURE SOUNDS
• Set any duration and watch the countdown live on the clock face
• Six soothing nature soundscapes: rain, ocean waves, wind, stream, birdsong and crickets
• A completion chime and an end notification — never lose track, even if you leave the app

◆ CHIMES, DOWN TO EVERY DETAIL
• All 24 hours individually switchable — hourly chimes are free forever
• Half-hour chimes for tighter time awareness
• Native iOS text-to-speech with selectable premium voices: crisp and instant
• Automatically muted in silent mode or during calls — respectful in meetings and at night
• Choose the weekdays you want chimes to be active

◆ CUSTOM ALERTS THAT SPEAK
• Set a personal reminder to be announced as spoken text, a system voice, a chosen sound, or even your own recorded voice

◆ SHAKE TO TELL THE TIME
Give your phone a gentle shake and hear the current time — no screen required.

◆ PURE NATIVE PERFORMANCE
• Written in SwiftUI, not a wrapped web page — fast launch, buttery animation
• Tiny memory footprint; background scheduling keeps chimes alive on the lock screen
• Fully supports Dark Mode, Dynamic Type and VoiceOver — a genuine talking clock for low-vision users
• Interface and voice available in 12 languages

◆ FREE VS UNLOCK ALL FEATURES
Free forever: hourly voice chime, smart mute, weekday scheduling, plus the Flip and Calendar Wall faces.
One-time purchase unlocks: half-hour chimes, shake-to-tell, custom alerts, premium voices, the other 16 clock faces, flip themes (including your own photo), tick sounds, and the focus timer with nature soundscapes.
No subscription. No hidden fees. No ads. No sign-in required. Restore purchases anytime.

Perfect for study sessions, pomodoro work blocks, bedside timekeeping, kitchen timers and shop displays.

Download ClockChime and give time a warm voice.

## Key features

- Hourly chime announcements
- Half-hourly chime announcements
- Voice time announcements
- Smart skip during silent mode/calls
- Customizable active days
- Shake to speak functionality
- Custom event reminders

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Is ClockChime safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess ClockChime.

## Is ClockChime legit?

ClockChime – Speaking Clock appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for ClockChime is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockchime-speaking-clock/id6784470673/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 整点和半点报时怎么只有消息通知

*2026-08-11*

我要的语音报时功能啊，整点和半点报时，只弹出叮咚一声消息通知，没有语音播报时间啊，会员白买了？怎么解决啊？

**Developer response:** 非常感谢你的反馈，我们将不断改进软件功能，提升用户体验

1. 请检查您的“设置”页面，“开启语音播报”功能是否开启，不开启不进行语音播报。
2. 请检查您的“设置”页面，“智能跳过（静音/通话，播放音乐等）"，功能是否开启，如开启，在发生这类场景时会自动跳过语音播报，避免对您产生打扰。
3. 请检查您的”设置“页面，”语音选择“功能中是否选择了某个语音，如果没有语音选项，请在系统【设置->辅助功能->朗读内容->声音】中下载更多语音 
4. 请检查您需要语音播报的时间是否开启，不开启不播报。
5. 语音播报需要在 App 运行时才能发声。请保证：① 打开 App 后不要从后台列表划掉它；② 允许通知权限；③ 如果还是没语音，可能是系统在低电量模式下挂起了 App。这是 iOS 的系统限制，任何同类报时 App都一样，被挂起后只能响提示音、无法朗读。
6. 如果您内购了App，对功能不满意可以联系苹果官方申请退款。

给您带来的不便，深表歉意，希望以上回复内容对您有所帮助。

## Frequently asked questions about ClockChime

### Does ClockChime have ads?

No, ClockChime is ad-free. The description explicitly states 'No ads, no push notifications, no internet required' for its free features, and the premium features are unlocked via a one-time purchase.

### How much does ClockChime cost?

ClockChime is free to download and use with its core hourly chime features. Advanced features like half-hourly chimes, custom events, and premium voices are unlocked with a one-time purchase.

### What devices does ClockChime support?

ClockChime is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It fully supports Dark Mode and Dynamic Type for accessibility.

### How often is ClockChime updated?

The app was last updated on August 9, 2026, with version 2.1.0. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### Can I restore my ClockChime purchase?

Yes, your one-time purchase is permanent and can be restored on any device through the 'Restore Purchase' option. You will not need to pay again for unlocked features.

### What are the benefits of the premium features in ClockChime?

Premium features include half-hourly chime announcements, a 'Shake to Speak' function for instant time, custom event reminders with text-to-speech or audio options, and a selection of premium TTS voices.

### Is ClockChime suitable for children?

ClockChime has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. Its core function of announcing the time is straightforward and easy to understand.

### Does ClockChime work when my phone is locked?

Yes, ClockChime features robust background task scheduling, ensuring that chimes continue even when the screen is locked or off. It also integrates with the native iOS TTS engine for low-latency speech.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.0 — 2026-10-28

Added full-screen clock mode

### 2.5.1 — 2026-10-23

UI improvements

### 2.5.0 — 2026-10-22

• New Flip Clock: 5 themes, photo backgrounds and flip sounds
• New Focus Mode: 6 nature sounds to start a focus session in one tap
• Minor improvements and refinements

### 2.4.0 — 2026-10-19

12-Hour Format

### 2.3.0 — 2026-10-05

Play chime before speaking

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