Comparison

Chime vs GMT Time

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

Head to head
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!

About

GMT Time

This app provides accurate GMT time using NTP protocol and TrueTime framework. It offers a timekeeping function, allows setting time between two locations for itineraries, and supports multiple languages. Enjoy precise timekeeping with 1/100 second accuracy.

Highlights
  • Accurate GMT time display
  • NTP and TrueTime framework integration
  • Timekeeping function (on/off)
  • Set time between two locations
  • Multi-language support (English, Japanese, Chinese, Cantonese)
  • 1/100 second accuracy
Features
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Based on NTP (Network Time Protocol) protocol and TrueTime framework Get the correct GMT time anytime, anywhere on your mobile phone for free • Timekeeping function that can be turned on and off at any time • Set time between two places to facilitate business and travel itineraries • Provide timekeeping in English Japanese ,Chinese and Cantonese • NTP+ network delay calibration with 1/100 second accuracy

Screenshots

Chime4 screens
GMT Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GMT Time at 4.7 against Chime's 4.2. Chime's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (810 vs 37). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GMT Time holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chime has 810 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chime versus GMT Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChimeGMT Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (810 ratings)4.7 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings810 — better37
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReeba SebastianMingChun Chien

Customer experience

Chime

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

GMT Time

All ratings37 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative2.7%

Bugs and 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

GMT Time

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Chime

No in-app purchases

None

GMT Time

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chime free?
Chime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GMT Time free?
GMT Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chime or GMT Time?
GMT Time is rated higher. Chime averages 4.2 out of 5 from 810 ratings, while GMT Time averages 4.7 from 37 ratings.
Do Chime or GMT Time have ads?
GMT Time shows ads; Chime does not.

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