Chime vs Cuckoo Speaking Clock
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!
Cuckoo Speaking Clock
Receive frequent voice updates of the current time to help manage your routine without constantly checking your device. Ideal for morning preparations and staying punctual with customizable intervals and alerts.
- Voice time updates
- Short interval timer
- Customizable intervals
- Time to go alert
- Recurring schedules
- Works offline
- Distraction-free design
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Stay on time without checking your phone. Cuckoo Speaking Clock gives you short, frequent voice time updates while you get ready. No interruptions. No guessing. No last-minute rush. Why it’s different Most timers notify every 30 or 60 minutes. This one keeps you aware every few minutes. You always know where you are in time. How it works • Set start and end time • Choose your interval (1, 3, 5, 10 min or custom) • Press start The app announces the time as you move through your routine. Perfect for • Morning routines • Getting ready for work or school • Staying punctual without checking your phone • ADHD-friendly time awareness Features • Speaking clock with voice updates • Short interval timer • Continuous or end-time mode • “Time to go” alert • Recurring schedules • Minimal, distraction-free design • Works offline Stop checking. Start knowing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Chime at 4.2 against Cuckoo Speaking Clock's 3.0. Chime also leads on ratings volume (821 vs 2). Cuckoo Speaking Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Chime holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chime has 821 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Chime ships an update every 5 months, Cuckoo Speaking Clock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chime | Cuckoo Speaking Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (821 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 821 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reeba Sebastian | JOONYONG HWANG |
Customer experience
Chime
Cuckoo Speaking Clock
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
Cuckoo Speaking Clock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chime
No in-app purchases
Cuckoo Speaking Clock
No in-app purchases
Questions
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