Chime vs Calc ± Smart Widgets
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!
Calc ± Smart Widgets
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Calc ± Smart Widgets One app. Every calculation. Calc replaces a dozen single-purpose apps with 25+ beautifully designed calculators and converters — all one tap away. WHY PEOPLE LOVE CALC - Everything in one place — no more switching between apps - Clean, distraction-free design that's a joy to use - Interactive home screen widgets for instant answers - Works beautifully on both iPhone and iPad - Choose your number format: Indian (10,00,000), Western, European, or East Asian FINANCE CALCULATORS - EMI Calculator — plan loans with confidence - SIP Calculator — project your investment growth - GST Calculator — add or subtract tax instantly - VAT Calculator — quick tax breakdowns - Percentage, Discount & Tip calculators for everyday math SMART CONVERTERS - Currency Converter with live rates - Length, Weight, Volume, Area & Temperature - Speed, Pressure, Energy, Force & Power - Number systems — Binary, Octal, Decimal, Hexadecimal - Timezones & Data storage units MADE FOR YOUR WORKFLOW - Pick your default tool — open straight into the calculator you use most - Set default units once, convert faster forever - Sound & haptic feedback you can toggle - Optimized sidebar navigation on iPad GO PRO Unlock all calculators, premium interactive widgets, and calculation history with Calc Pro. Start with a free trial — cancel anytime. Whether you're planning a loan, splitting a bill, converting units for work, or checking exchange rates before a trip — Calc gives you the answer in seconds. Download Calc today and carry every calculator in your pocket. If you face any technical challenges or have any suggestions or feedback, Feel free to contact us at info@hkinfoway.com . Privacy Policy: https://calc.wallzy.app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chime at none against Calc ± Smart Widgets's 2. Chime also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Calc ± Smart Widgets's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 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. Calc ± Smart Widgets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Chime asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chime ships an update every 4 months, Calc ± Smart Widgets daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chime | Calc ± Smart Widgets |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (810 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 810 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reeba Sebastian | HKinfoway Technologies |
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
Calc ± Smart Widgets
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chime
No in-app purchases
Calc ± Smart Widgets
- Calc ± Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Calc ± Pro Yearly14 Days trial$12.991 Year
Questions
Is Chime free?
Is Calc ± Smart Widgets free?
Do Chime or Calc ± Smart Widgets have ads?
Which is updated more often, Chime or Calc ± Smart Widgets?
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