Hourly Chime in Background

Hourly Chime in Background

by Moon Hyuk Kang

5 ratings
106 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 27, 2010
  • December 4, 2025

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This utility app provides gentle hourly reminders to help you stay on track throughout the day. Customize your schedule, choose alert sounds, and let it run quietly in the background to improve focus and build routines.

Customizable hourly schedule
Multiple alert sound options
Speaking Clock feature
Reliable background operation
Simple and clean interface
Respects device volume and silent mode
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What's New in Hourly Chime in Background

3.0

December 4, 2025

We’ve given Hourly Chime a fresh new look! This update brings a cleaner, more modern design while keeping the layout just as easy to use as before. A few small improvements and fixes are included as well.

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Exactly What I Was Looking For

this a simple and no-nonsense, free app that does exactly what it says in the description on the app store. there are different options for sounds to pick from, and you can customize which hours the alarm will go off during which is very convenient.

when i was growing up, my family owned a wooden clock that chimed every hour. i can't remember anymore what it looked like but i remembered the sound and i liked how it sounded off every hour. now, i have ADHD and i have realized recently that it would be helpful if i had something similar today, an alarm or clock that goes off every hour to help me gauge how much time is passing and whether or not i need to hurry up. i also miss the sound of the clock chiming every hour when i was a kid. so i kept searching for a hourly chime app on the app store, and none of them had spectacular reviews. this app only had about 4, and normally that would turn me off, but it was the only hourly chime app that had a 5 star rating. it does exactly what i wanted!

thank you to the developer for making it free! you are the goat 🙏🏼
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It would be better if half o'clock and quarter-hour chimes could be added, and can chose different chime sounds.

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It would be better if half o'clock and quarter-hour chimes could be added.

Simplicity

This app achieves its purpose with simplicity and efficiency. I tried others, but this one I found to be most convenient.

Perfect: Just like a Casio.

1. Free
2. Collects no personal data
3. No ads
4. Does an hourly chime with a few different options
5. One of the tones is similar (not identical) to the Casio watch chime.

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FAQ

What does Hourly Chime do?

Hourly Chime is a utility app that provides gentle reminders at the top of each hour. It helps users stay aware of time, improve focus, build routines, and maintain a daily rhythm without needing to constantly check their phone.

What are the key features of Hourly Chime?

Key features include a customizable schedule to select specific hours for chimes, multiple alert sounds including a 'Speaking Clock' that announces the time, reliable background operation, a clean interface, and adherence to device volume and silent mode settings.

Is Hourly Chime free to use?

Yes, Hourly Chime is a free application. The provided information indicates no in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting it is entirely free for users.

How does Hourly Chime work in the background?

The app is designed to run reliably in the background, ensuring that alerts are delivered every hour even when the app is not actively open. This allows for continuous time awareness without user intervention.

Who would benefit from using Hourly Chime?

Anyone who wants to stay mindful of time without constant phone checking can benefit. This includes students, professionals, individuals working on productivity, or those looking to establish better daily routines and rhythm.