It's About Time! vs Chime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
It's About Time!
A minimalist clock app designed for clarity and calm. It offers a distraction-free display perfect for sleep or adding a modern aesthetic to any room. Customize colors, fonts, and display options for a personalized experience.
- Minimalist, distraction-free display
- Customizable colors and fonts
- Large, clear time visibility
- Gesture-based controls
- Supports multiple Apple devices
- Optional hourly screen saver
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It’s About Time. A beautifully simple clock designed for one purpose: to show time clearly, calmly, and without distraction. Whether you’re winding down for sleep or adding a modern touch to your space, It’s About Time delivers a clean, elegant experience across all your Apple devices. Sleep Better. Live Calmer. • Soft, minimal display designed for deep, uninterrupted sleep • No clutter. No noise. Just time, exactly when you need it • Gentle presence that won’t overwhelm your space A Clock You’ll Want to Display • Turn any room into a modern designer space • Perfect for bedside, desk, kitchen, or office • Large, beautiful time display visible from anywhere Customize Your Experience • Show current day and date • Optional hourly subtle screen saver • Toggle clean settings toolbar • Nearly unlimited color personalization • Multiple font styles to match your aesthetic Simple. Intuitive. Effortless. Gestures make everything easy: • Drag left/right to adjust brightness • Swipe up to open settings • Quick access to lowest and highest brightness Built for the Apple Ecosystem Available on: iPhone • iPad • Mac • Apple TV • Apple Watch • Vision Pro Supports 46 languages worldwide Thank You Your feedback continues to shape It’s About Time. We truly appreciate it. Have suggestions or ideas? support@eddystreetproductions.com Privacy Policy: https://www.eddystreetproductions.com/itsabouttime/privacypolicy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Chime
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Set chimes every 15, 30 or 60 minutes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chime at none against It's About Time!'s 10. Chime also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99). It's About Time!'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and device support (7 vs 2). On ads 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
It's About Time! costs $2.99 and Chime $0.99 up front. It's About Time! sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Chime asks for nothing beyond the download.
It's About Time! ships an update weekly, Chime every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | It's About Time! | Chime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eddy Street Productions, LLC | Vasyl Baran |
In-app purchases
It's About Time!
- Tiny Monthly Subscription$0.491 Month
- Medium Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Large Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- Remove Advertising$0.99
- Medium Tip$1.99
- Large Tip$4.99
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- Larger Tip$7.99
- Extra Large Tip$10.99
- Silver Level Tip$49.99
- Don't Ever Send Us This Tip!$999.99
Chime
No in-app purchases
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