Chime vs KeepQR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chime
Set personalized alerts and time announcements with customizable sounds and repeat intervals. Features include night mode and automatic weekend disabling for uninterrupted rest.
- Personalized alerts
- Flexible chime intervals
- Preference saving
- Night mode
- Customizable time ranges
- Do Not Disturb on weekends
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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!
KeepQR
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QR code and barcode storage KeepQR is a practical scanning solution designed for people who need to capture QR codes and barcodes now and review them later. Easy Export: Share scans as CSV files for use in Excel®, Numbers®, LibreOffice or many other programs Collections: Group related scans together for better organization Start scanning on your iPhone, review on your iPad, and access your scans on your Mac. With CloudKit synchronization, your scanned codes are available on all your Apple devices whenever you need them. Need to make QR codes? KeepQR includes a QR code generator supporting various formats - useful for creating inventory labels, contact information, or website links. Key Features - Fast Scanning: Capture codes quickly and efficiently - Batch Scanning: Process multiple codes without interruption - Simple Organization: Keep your scans neatly categorized - Device Sync: Access your scans across all your devices - Universal Export: Compatible CSV format works with standard software Free version of the app allows a limited number of scans and collections to be kept on the device at one time. In-app subscription required for an unlimited number of scans and collections. Subscription may be cancelled at any time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ * iPhone, iPad, Mac, Numbers are registered trademark of Apple Inc., Excel is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chime at none against KeepQR's 2. Chime also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). KeepQR's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. KeepQR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Chime asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chime ships an update every 5 months, KeepQR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chime | KeepQR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (820 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 820 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reeba Sebastian | Andrew Robinson |
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
KeepQR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chime
No in-app purchases
KeepQR
- KeepQR Pro (1 Month)$0.991 Month
- KeepQR Pro (1 Year)$8.991 Year
Questions
Is Chime free?
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Which is updated more often, Chime or KeepQR?
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