# Smart Strip vs Hourly Chime

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Strip at 4.0 against Hourly Chime's 2.0. Smart Strip also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hourly Chime sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 6 months. Smart Strip asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Strip holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Strip | Hourly Chime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-strip/id1545077316/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourly-chime-talking-clock/id6618157800/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ShenZhen Lenze Technology Co,.Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190864538) | [Jakub Flisinski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454510462) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Strip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-strip/id1545077316)

Control and customize your smart LED strips with this application. Adjust colors, brightness, and effects to create the perfect ambiance for any occasion. Offers a straightforward interface for managing your lighting setup.

**Highlights:** Control smart LED strips, Adjust colors, Modify brightness, Set lighting effects, Manage lighting setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hourly Chime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourly-chime-talking-clock/id6618157800)

This app provides hourly spoken time alerts and custom voice reminders to help you manage your daily routine and build better habits. It offers hands-free, screen-free notifications with customizable sounds and text-to-speech capabilities.

**Highlights:** Talking clock functionality, Customizable hourly alerts, Voice reminders, Background notifications, Flexible day selection, Ad-free PRO version

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO version | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| PRO version | $3.99 | per year |
| No ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| PRO version | $22.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Strip free?

Smart Strip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hourly Chime free?

Hourly Chime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Strip or Hourly Chime?

Smart Strip is rated higher. Smart Strip averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hourly Chime averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smart Strip or Hourly Chime have ads?

Hourly Chime shows ads; Smart Strip does not.

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