# Big Ben vs Ding Unity

The clearest difference is price: Ding Unity at Free against Big Ben's $2.99. Ding Unity also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and rating (5.0 vs 3.8). Big Ben's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 2) and chart position (#165 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Ding Unity is free to download; Big Ben costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ding Unity holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Ben has 41 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Big Ben's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ding Unity's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Ben | Ding Unity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-ben/id301046876/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ding-unity/id1566618340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 57.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 130 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ettore Software Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289507331) | [Matthew Goodship](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531929849) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Ben

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-ben/id301046876)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Experience the iconic Big Ben on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Customize your display with digital clock options, a seconds hand, and authentic tick-tock sounds. Enjoy hourly chimes and quarter-hour alerts, even when the app is closed, for a decorative and timely experience.

**Highlights:** Digital clock display, Seconds hand option, Tick-tock sound, Quarter-hour chimes, Hourly tolling, Background notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Authentic Big Ben chimes and sounds
- 💰 Affordable price point (99p)
- ⏰ Accurate time display with working clock
- 🔊 High-quality audio reproduction
- 📱 Works in background (when functioning)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on various iOS versions
- 📵 Doesn't work when phone is locked/in background
- 🔊 Volume control issues - too quiet or too loud
- ⚙️ Minute hand doesn't move smoothly
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Not compatible with iOS 15, iOS 17, iOS 12
- Doesn't chime when phone is locked or in background
- No sound output despite notifications enabled
- App won't launch on iPhone 15.3.1

**Requested features**

- Night mode/silent hours scheduling (9pm-5am)
- Adjustable volume control within app
- Smooth minute hand animation
- Hourly-only chime option (disable quarter chimes)
- Background chimes while phone is locked


### Ding Unity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ding-unity/id1566618340)

This app simulates 3D bellringing for groups over the internet. Users can join or create towers, ring bells via touchscreen or keyboard, and utilize an automated ringer for complex arrangements. It offers different ringing modes and allows participation even without a dedicated rope.

**Highlights:** Online group bellringing, Create or join ringing towers, Touchscreen and keyboard controls, Automated ringer (Bob), Method selection for Bob, Conductor role for bell allocation, Button ringing mode, Ringalong participation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Ben free?

Big Ben costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ding Unity free?

Ding Unity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Big Ben or Ding Unity?

Ding Unity is rated higher. Big Ben averages 3.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Ding Unity averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Big Ben or Ding Unity have ads?

Neither Big Ben nor Ding Unity shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*