Good Chime vs Chime Machine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Good Chime
This utility app allows users to check the time audibly without needing to look at their screen. Set hourly or 30-minute chimes for voice or tone alerts. It's designed for convenience and accessibility.
- Audible time checks
- Hourly and 30-minute chimes
- Voice or tone alerts
- Screen-free time monitoring
- Accessibility focused
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Hear the time every 30 minutes. Good Chime is a simple voice time announcement app with both hourly and half-hourly chimes. At 10:00, hear the time. At 10:30, hear it again. Then 11:00, 11:30, and throughout your day. No need to pick up your phone or keep checking the clock. CHIME EVERY 30 MINUTES Good Chime goes beyond the traditional hourly chime. Enable half-hourly announcements and Good Chime can tell you the time at both the hour and half hour: 10:00 — Time announcement 10:30 — Time announcement 11:00 — Time announcement 11:30 — Time announcement A simple reminder every 30 minutes helps you stay naturally aware of how your day is moving. HOURLY OR HALF-HOURLY — YOU CHOOSE Choose the timing that works for you: v Hourly voice announcements v Every 30-minute voice announcements v Custom active hours Keep track of time during the day and keep Good Chime quiet when you don't need it. KNOW THE TIME WITHOUT LOOKING Deep into your work? Reading, exercising, cooking, or doing housework? You don't have to stop what you're doing just to check the clock. Good Chime brings the time to you. MAKE 30 MINUTES A NATURAL RHYTHM Thirty minutes is a natural checkpoint in your day. Thirty minutes of focused work. Thirty minutes of reading. Thirty minutes of exercise. Thirty minutes to get something done. Good Chime gently tells you when another half hour has passed — without setting endless alarms or timers. PERFECT FOR EVERYDAY LIFE v Stay aware of time while working v Avoid losing track of hours during focused work v Keep track of study and reading sessions v Hear the time while doing housework v Stay aware of time during workouts v Check your phone less often LOOK LESS. LISTEN TO TIME. Sometimes you pick up your phone just to see what time it is. One quick glance can easily turn into checking messages, email, social media, and notifications. Good Chime removes that distraction. Every 30 minutes, hear the time, then keep doing what matters. Good Chime Every half hour. Stay on time. Let time come to you.
Chime Machine
This app provides a gentle, audible reminder at a chosen time each day. It serves as a mindful cue to pause, breathe, and appreciate the present moment. Unlock additional features like custom chimes and multiple daily alerts with a premium subscription.
- Daily chime at chosen time
- Automatic playback via notifications
- No ads, minimal design
- Multiple custom chimes (Pro)
- Variety of bell and tone options (Pro)
- Create personal daily rhythms (Pro)
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A simple app that rings a chime at the same time each day. And yet, within that sound lies a gentle reminder: time is passing. That sound—sometimes bright, sometimes soft—reaches you in the flow of your day. No need to check the clock; it becomes a quiet pause, inviting you to notice the moment and breathe. Core features (free): ・Hear a chime at your chosen daily time ・Automatic playback via notifications, even without opening the app ・No ads, clean and minimal design Chime Machine Pro (paid subscription) unlocks more possibilities: ・Set multiple custom chimes at any time you like ・Choose from a variety of traditional bells and gentle tones ・Shape your own rhythm to match the way you live Time always flows quietly, whether we notice it or not. Each chime becomes a small anchor in the day. Chime Machine helps you treasure those moments— so your time feels more your own. How it fits into your day ・A gentle chime to start each morning ・A daily cue to take a mindful breath at the same time ・A signal to wrap up work or study sessions ・A rhythm for afternoon tea or coffee time ・A reminder to step outside for an evening walk ・A bedtime chime to mark the end of the day The same sound, at the same time, becomes a quiet rhythm that grounds your day. ----- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chime-machine.moonxseed.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Chime Machine at Free against Good Chime's $1.99. Good Chime's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Chime Machine is free to download; Good Chime costs $1.99 up front. Chime Machine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Good Chime asks for nothing beyond the download.
Good Chime holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Good Chime has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Good Chime ships an update every 9 days, Chime Machine every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Good Chime | Chime Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (9 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SYSCODE INTERNATIONAL INC. | moonxseed |
In-app purchases
Good Chime
No in-app purchases
Chime Machine
- Monthly Pro subscription14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly Pro subscription14 Days trial$29.991 Year








