Comparison

BlipBeep vs Chime

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BlipBeep

This utility app provides customizable sound reminders at set intervals, functioning as a mindfulness bell or a task-specific alert. You can configure specific times and days for notifications and customize alert text for various purposes.

Highlights
  • Customizable sound intervals
  • Mindfulness bell functionality
  • Time and day specific scheduling
  • Customizable notification text
  • Start notifications from zero minutes
Features
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The Simple Time Reminder plays sounds at regular intervals (1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, and 6 hours). This reminder can also serve as a mindfulness bell—each time it rings, it gives you an opportunity to reflect on the current time or what you are doing at that moment. By default, it plays a sound at the specified intervals, regardless of the day or time. However, you can configure the time signals to limit when the sounds play to specific hours or days. Additionally, you can use this reminder for specific tasks, such as drinking more water or taking a break from your computer screen, by customizing the text in the notification. If you encounter any issues, please use the "Report Problem" feature within the app to describe your problem. Be sure to include logs and your device configuration for better assistance. New feature "Start notifications from zero minutes" added to the project.

About

Chime

Set personalized alerts and time announcements with customizable sounds and repeat intervals. Features include night mode and automatic weekend disabling for uninterrupted rest.

Highlights
  • Personalized alerts
  • Flexible chime intervals
  • Preference saving
  • Night mode
  • Customizable time ranges
  • Do Not Disturb on weekends
Features
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Time Announcements & Alerts Chime is a versatile app that allows you to set personalized alerts and time announcements on your iOS device. Customize alert sounds, choose repeat intervals, enable night mode for restful sleep, and automatically disable alerts on weekends. Key Features: • Personalized Alerts • Flexible Chime Intervals • Preference Saving • Night Mode • Customizable Time Ranges • DND on Weekends Download Custom Chime now to enhance your time management with cheerful alerts and timely reminders on your iPhone. Stay on track and never miss a beat!

Screenshots

BlipBeep4 screens
Chime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chime at 4.2 against BlipBeep's 1.9. Chime also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BlipBeep sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Chime asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chime holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chime has 810 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of BlipBeep's written reviews are positive against 46% of Chime's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlipBeep ships an update every 3 months, Chime every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BlipBeep versus Chime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlipBeepChime
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (9 ratings)4.2 (810 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews45.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9810 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developergangadhar goudReeba Sebastian

Customer experience

BlipBeep

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

Chime

All ratings810 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral7.2%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral14.1%
Negative40.3%

Bugs and requests

BlipBeep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Chime

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Chime not working after iOS updates
  • Can't change Do Not Disturb settings
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices
  • Setup process gets stuck

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add custom sound options
  • Allow adjusting chime volume
  • Provide option to disable ads
  • Expand chime interval options
  • Add Apple Watch support

In-app purchases

9 purchases

BlipBeep

One-time9
  • Bell$0.99
  • Harp$0.99
  • Tropfen$0.99
Show 6 more
  • Cat$0.99
  • Dog$0.99
  • Hen$0.99
  • Holy Bell$0.99
  • Elevator Bell$0.99
  • Chime Bell$0.99
None

Chime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlipBeep free?
BlipBeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chime free?
Chime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BlipBeep or Chime?
Chime is rated higher. BlipBeep averages 1.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Chime averages 4.2 from 810 ratings.
Do BlipBeep or Chime have ads?
BlipBeep shows ads; Chime does not.
Which is updated more often, BlipBeep or Chime?
BlipBeep ships an update every 3 months, and Chime every 4 months. Most recently, BlipBeep was updated on September 8, 2026 and Chime on September 23, 2026.

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