LivingWatch vs Chime Machine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LivingWatch
Experience the intricate sound and visual mechanics of a real chiming watch directly on your phone. This app simulates a quarter repeater timepiece, striking hours and quarter hours with distinct chimes. Explore both the dial and the detailed mechanism in real-time.
- Quarter repeater chime simulation
- Hour and quarter-hour strikes
- Dual-tone chimes (low for hours, high for quarters)
- Visible dial and mechanism views
- Real-time time indication
- Mechanical art simulation
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Imagine a repeater (or chiming) watch on your phone. Now imagine being able to actuate this ‘complication’ in real time. Not everyone can own a watch of this complexity but for the first time anyone can enjoy the sound and magic of this mechanical art. Make no mistake, this is not CGI. This is the real thing!! The first timepiece is a quarter repeater which, when actuated, strikes the number of hours and then the number of quarter hours since the last hour. The mechanism uses 2 chimes of different tones. The low tone signals the hours, and the high tone the quarter hours. The chimes are created by two hammers which strike gongs. Both sides of the watch are visible (by selecting ‘dial side’ or ‘mechanism’). Again, the real time is always indicated. More timepieces will be added as the app develops.
Chime Machine
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A simple app that rings a chime at the same time each day. And yet, within that sound lies a gentle reminder: time is passing. That sound—sometimes bright, sometimes soft—reaches you in the flow of your day. No need to check the clock; it becomes a quiet pause, inviting you to notice the moment and breathe. Core features (free): ・Hear a chime at your chosen daily time ・Automatic playback via notifications, even without opening the app ・No ads, clean and minimal design Chime Machine Pro (paid subscription) unlocks more possibilities: ・Set multiple custom chimes at any time you like ・Choose from a variety of traditional bells and gentle tones ・Shape your own rhythm to match the way you live Time always flows quietly, whether we notice it or not. Each chime becomes a small anchor in the day. Chime Machine helps you treasure those moments— so your time feels more your own. How it fits into your day ・A gentle chime to start each morning ・A daily cue to take a mindful breath at the same time ・A signal to wrap up work or study sessions ・A rhythm for afternoon tea or coffee time ・A reminder to step outside for an evening walk ・A bedtime chime to mark the end of the day The same sound, at the same time, becomes a quiet rhythm that grounds your day. ----- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chime-machine.moonxseed.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LivingWatch at 3.1 against Chime Machine's 1.0. LivingWatch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). 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. Chime Machine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LivingWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.
LivingWatch holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LivingWatch has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | LivingWatch | Chime Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (14 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | McGonigle Sarl | moonxseed |
In-app purchases
LivingWatch
No in-app purchases
Chime Machine
- Monthly Pro subscription14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly Pro subscription14 Days trial$29.991 Year
