# Westminster Chimes Full — Your phone is a chiming clock!

> Phone app that functions as an hourly chiming clock with customizable melodies. (iPhone/iPad app by LutherSoft.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/westminster-chimes-full/id454337716 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LutherSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/305400347)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 277 App Store ratings · 142 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-08-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/westminster-chimes-full/id454337716/reviews.md

## What is Westminster Chimes Full?

Turn your iPhone into a chiming clock. Plays one of 5 traditional melodies, not just Westminster.

Check our our video at http://youtu.be/nT-aHbWiT0U

Using the iOS notifications feature, Westminster Chimes converts your phone into an old fashioned hourly chiming clock, playing one of five traditional melodies:

• Westminster
• Whittington
• St. Michael's
• Canterbury
• Winchester

The chimes will play, even when the app isn't running.

Simple settings allow for complete customization:
• Separately set the chimes to play on each quarter hour
• Chime the hour number on the hour
• Play the chimes all day, or only during a specific time window.

You can adjust how notifications are displayed in the Notifications section of the Settings app. We recommend the following settings:

Notification Center: OFF
Alert Style : NONE
Badge App Icon : OFF
Sounds : ON
View in Lock Screen : OFF
Banners: OFF

Completely accessible for the visually impaired.

## Key features

- Hourly chiming clock functionality
- Plays 5 traditional melodies
- Customizable quarter-hour chimes
- Hour striking on the hour
- Set specific time windows for chimes
- Accessible for visually impaired users

## Chart rankings

- #193 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## What do users think of Westminster Chimes Full?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎉 Wonderful chime sounds
- ⏰ Helpful for keeping track of time
- 🔔 Reminds me of a grandfather clock
- 🕰️ Customizable chime options
- 🔊 Spoken time announcements

**Cons**

- 🐛 Stopped working with iOS updates
- 🔇 Chimes don't work when phone is locked
- 🔊 Chimes override other audio
- 🔍 Difficult to contact developer
- 🔌 Drains battery when running

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Chimes not playing consistently
- App crashing when setting start/end times
- Incompatible with latest iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Different bell/chime sound options
- Ability to chime on specific days/times
- Option to disable notification banners
- Spoken time announcement with actual time

## Recent user reviews (10 of 142)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/westminster-chimes-full/id454337716/reviews.md

### 1/5 — If it worked…

*2026-08-08*

I’m sure it would be great, and just what I wanted. Only, despite setting it up as  detailed in the app, I won’t chime.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2026-05-30, version 2.6.0*

I used to have this app a long time ago. I decided to reinstall it again, but now it no longer works.

### 4/5 — popup regarding notification center

*2026-04-03*

Hello.
I wanted to ask if that constant notification center popup could be removed or at least have a "do not show again" option? 
This issue has been fixed in iOs and isn't necessary for notifications to work.

### 5/5 — In excellent app for Clock enthusiast

*2026-04-01*

Has a blind user this app is 100% voiceover accessible and I appreciate it. The only chime it’s missing would be really cool is if they had the ships bell watch time at the developers interested I’d be happy to explain how this works but those of us in the sea Services the Navy, the Coast Guard, the Marine Corps, the US public health service in NOA commission core all understand what this means but basically it’s eight bells every four hours. It would have to be a separate recording and when I understand that, but man would that make this so wonderful. I also agree that although the chimes are very nice, it would be nice to have different bell sounds for different chimes or perhaps actual recordings of the chimes rather than a MIDI set up, which is what appears to be all in on excellent app just trying to make it better. I hope the developer writes me back.

### 5/5 — Works Perfectly!

*2026-03-28, version 2.6.0*

Definitely watch the YouTube video on setting up the app. After installing the app and followed the setup instructions, the app worked flawless, even if the iPhone is locked.

### 5/5 — Brilliant app

*2026-03-04*

I love having a chiming clock on my phone. My favourite is the Westminster Chimes, but I occasionally switch to the Whittington Chimes for a bit to make a change. Thanks for making the app accessible with VoiceOver too!

### 5/5 — Wow!

*2025-12-15*

I’ve spent years looking for something that would work like this. If you’ve ever lived around bells like this, you know that, after the hourly chimes,  they ring slowly, one ring for every hour passed. I just realized what a difference it makes that I can close my eyes and immediately discover what time it is just by counting the bells. It feels like the chimes of freedom flashing!

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2025-09-26, version 2.6.0*

Delivers as advertise flawlessly.

### 1/5 — DOESN’T WORK WHEN PHONE IS LOCKED

*2025-06-22*

I love this app but it does not work when Iphone is locked. I checked everything in settings and made certain banner style was off, but nothing. Works fine when unlocked, but when locked, forget it! Am I missing something. I did notice one thing though. It says that it will not chime more then 12 hrs when a start time and end time is set. Well, surprise but I had the start time at 9am and end time at 10pm and so that is a total of 13hrs with having all 4 quarters selected. The only reason why it stopped chiming the hour after the second dong at 10pm was because of my DND being set to start at 10pm. This app would be worth the $1.99 if it would chime when phone is locked. I will not leave my phone unlocked as that will only cause the battery to drain quicker. What do I do to get the clock to chime when phone is locked?? Some I guess call it dark mode as when phone is locked the screen will go dark. I never saw anything in settings regarding the app working in dark mode when phone is locked. I tried finding a way to contact the developer, but I found no way to do so. I am blind and use voiceover and although there is a website for the developer, I could not find anything that would allow me to contact him. Can someone please help me? If this app can work in dark mode or when phone is locked, then I’ll change my rating from a 3* to a 5* RATING. Thanks.

### 5/5 — Rings my bell!

*2024-12-11, version 2.6.0*

I like the rich sound, the quarter chimes, and the options for other clocks.

## Frequently asked questions about Westminster Chimes Full

### What does the Westminster Chimes Full app do?

This app turns your phone into an old-fashioned chiming clock. It plays one of five traditional melodies on the hour and can also chime on each quarter hour. The chimes will play even when the app is not actively running.

### What are the key features of Westminster Chimes Full?

Key features include playing one of five traditional melodies (Westminster, Whittington, St. Michael's, Canterbury, Winchester), the ability to set chimes for each quarter hour, chime the hour number on the hour, and define specific time windows for when the chimes should play.

### How much does Westminster Chimes Full cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### Is Westminster Chimes Full compatible with my device?

The description explicitly mentions that the app uses iOS notifications, suggesting it is designed for iPhones and other iOS devices. It is also noted as being completely accessible for the visually impaired.

### What are common use cases for Westminster Chimes Full?

Common use cases include wanting to have the nostalgic sound of a chiming clock on your phone, setting gentle reminders throughout the day with quarter-hour chimes, or using the app to track time without constantly looking at a screen, especially during specific work or rest periods.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.0 — 2023-11-22

Improved instructions on how to set up Notifications.

Support for Dark Mode

### 2.5.1 — 2022-05-04

Minor interface updates

### 2.5 — 2021-11-02

Updated for iOS 15

### 2.4.12 — 2018-07-18

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated for iPhone X. Added support for Dynamic Type Accessibility.

### 2.4.11 — 2017-11-06

Added warning: There is a 12 hour limit between Start and End times when all the quarters are playing. We suggest turning off :15 and :45 to increase this limit to 21 hours. This does not apply to "All Day" chimes.

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- [Westminster Chimes Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/westminster-chimes-lite/id488613215)
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