HourChime

HourChime

Voice time notification

1 ratings
1 review
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 7, 2025
  • June 16, 2026

Features

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This app provides hourly or 30-minute voice cues and sounds to help you stay focused and on track. It features customizable quiet hours and a clean, battery-friendly interface. The app is designed for reliable background operation.

Hourly/30-minute chime intervals
Spoken time announcements
Customizable mute schedule
Background operation
Battery-friendly design
Light/Dark Mode support
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What's New in HourChime

1.0.4

June 16, 2026

HourChime is an easy-to-use hourly chime app that reads notifications aloud. Thank you very much for using HourChime every day. We have added useful features and made minor improvements. - Added a “Volume” setting, allowing you to adjust the notification volume - Made other minor display fixes Thank you for your continued support of HourChime.

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In-App Purchases

$1.99

Premium

Lifetime (One-time Purchase)

User reviews

Audio

Could you please make alarm sound louder?

Response from developer

Thank you so much for using HourChime and for your wonderful 5-star rating! We truly appreciate your suggestion regarding the alarm volume, and we will take it into consideration for future updates. Your valuable feedback helps us continue developing HourChime to make it even more user-friendly. Thank you for your continued support!

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FAQ

What is HourChime?

HourChime is a utility app that provides hourly or 30-minute voice cues and sounds to help users stay focused and manage their time effectively. It offers customizable quiet hours and a simple, battery-friendly interface.

How often does HourChime chime?

HourChime can be set to chime at hourly intervals or every 30 minutes. You can also toggle the spoken time announcement and bell sound on or off.

Can I set quiet hours with HourChime?

Yes, HourChime allows you to set a mute schedule for specific time windows and days. This is ideal for sleep, meetings, or deep work sessions when you don't want to be disturbed.

Does HourChime work in the background?

Yes, HourChime is designed to work reliably in the background after you grant the necessary permissions. It is optimized to be battery-friendly with no unnecessary background tasks.

How much does HourChime cost?

HourChime is free to download and use. A one-time in-app purchase is available to remove ads and unlock all features. Purchase restoration is also supported.

What devices support HourChime?

HourChime is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It supports both Light and Dark Mode for an optimized user experience.

How often is HourChime updated?

The latest version of HourChime is 1.0.3, and it was last updated on December 11, 2025. Updates typically bring improvements and new features.

Is HourChime suitable for children?

HourChime has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children and adults alike. Its simple interface and focus-enhancing features are beneficial for various age groups.