# Due vs Chime Squirrel

The clearest difference is price: Chime Squirrel at Free against Due's $7.99. Chime Squirrel also leads on iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). Due's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 99). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Chime Squirrel is free to download; Due costs $7.99 up front. Due sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Chime Squirrel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Due holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Due has 2.8K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Due's written reviews are positive against 68% of Chime Squirrel's.

Due ships an update every 2 weeks, Chime Squirrel monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Due | Chime Squirrel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/due-reminders-and-timers/id390017969/reviews)** | [4.0 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chime-squirrel/id556415124/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 99 |
| Positive reviews | **82.3% of reviews** | 67.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Due Apps LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/387681526) | [Luke Ryan, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/556415127) |

## What reviewers say

### Due

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/due-reminders-and-timers/id390017969)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Productivity, #103 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app ensures you never forget tasks or appointments with persistent, effective reminders. It offers quick setup, natural language input, and powerful recurring options, all while prioritizing user privacy and accessibility across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Persistent reminders with auto-snooze, Critical and prominent alerts, Natural language input for setting reminders, Powerful recurring reminder options, Countdown timers with auto-snooze, Apple Watch, Widget, and Shortcut support, iCloud and Dropbox sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Upgrade Pass (Mobile) | $4.99 | per year |
| Kind Tip | $3.00 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Wonderful Tip | $10.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick to set reminders
- 📆 Customizable repeat options
- ⏰ Persistent reminders until completed
- 🔔 Variety of alert sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues
- 🔇 Notification volume could be louder
- 📂 Lack of folder/category organization
- 🕰️ Limited snooze time options

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders not triggering on Apple Watch
- Completed reminders not clearing from all devices

**Requested features**

- Location-based reminders
- Integration with calendar apps
- Ability to set reminders for specific time ranges
- Custom reminder sounds
- Backup and restore functionality


### Chime Squirrel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chime-squirrel/id556415124)

This app helps you stay productive by setting customizable recurring chimes for repetitive tasks, exercise routines, or study sessions. It runs in the background, providing timely audio reminders without requiring manual dismissal. Optimize your daily workflow with flexible interval settings and a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Variable interval chimes, Quick chime setup, Multiple chime sounds, Light and dark themes, Runs in the background, Repeating interval sequences

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade To Pro | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Great for repeating timers
- 👍 Useful for exercise reminders
- 👍 Perfect for meditation prompts
- 👍 Reliable for study sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work in background
- 🐛 Last update erased data
- 🐛 Stops working when app is not on screen
- 🐛 Poor interface for some users
- 🐛 Quiet sounds for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working when in background
- Interval data lost after update
- Timer resets to start when app is not on screen
- App behaves erratically
- Edit page does not change settings

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch compatibility
- Ability to set different intervals within a timer
- Siri integration for speaking chime titles
- Option to have notifications announce chime start instead of finish
- More subtle and longer chime sounds (like a gong)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Due free?

Due costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Chime Squirrel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Due or Chime Squirrel?

Due is rated higher. Due averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Chime Squirrel averages 4.0 from 99 ratings.

### Do Due or Chime Squirrel have ads?

Neither Due nor Chime Squirrel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Due or Chime Squirrel?

Due ships an update every 2 weeks, and Chime Squirrel monthly. Most recently, Due was updated on November 6, 2026 and Chime Squirrel on November 1, 2026.

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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.*