Comparison

Hourly Chime in Background vs iTickit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hourly Chime in Background

This utility app provides gentle hourly reminders to help you stay on track throughout the day. Customize your schedule, choose alert sounds, and let it run quietly in the background to improve focus and build routines.

Highlights
  • Customizable hourly schedule
  • Multiple alert sound options
  • Speaking Clock feature
  • Reliable background operation
  • Simple and clean interface
  • Respects device volume and silent mode
Features
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Hourly Chime – Stay on Track with Gentle Hourly Reminders Hourly Chime is a simple and reliable utility that helps you stay aware of time throughout the day. Whether you're building better routines, improving focus, or simply want a friendly reminder every hour, Hourly Chime makes it effortless. Choose the hours you want, pick your preferred sound, and let the app run quietly in the background. Perfect for work, study, productivity, and daily rhythm. Features - Customizable Schedule: Select the exact hours you want the chime to play. - Multiple Alert Sounds: Choose from a variety of chimes, bells, clocks, and more—including a “Speaking Clock” option that announces the time aloud. - Runs Reliably in the Background: Alerts are delivered every hour, even when the app isn’t open. - Clean & Simple Interface: Designed to get you set up in seconds with minimal effort. - Respectful of Your Settings: Alerts follow your device’s volume and silent mode preferences. How It Works 1. Open Hourly Chime. 2. Turn on the Chime switch at the top. 3. Select the hours you want chimes to play. 4. Pick your preferred alert tone. 5. Let the app run in the background—alerts will automatically trigger every hour. Hourly Chime is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to stay mindful of time without constantly checking their phone. If you have suggestions or feedback, feel free to reach out!

About

iTickit

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iTickit? Its mission? iTickit's mission is to relieve your memory by creating quick and easy reminder lists. With an ever-growing batch of icons and bright, beautiful colors. So why iTickit and not another app? First of all, iTickit is 100% free! From start to finish. Secondly, iTickit was developed by me, Sayan Lakhoua, a young man with a passion for coding and technology, who would be delighted to receive your support just by downloading the app. So thank you in advance!

Screenshots

Hourly Chime in Background2 screens
iTickit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Hourly Chime in Background at 2 against iTickit's —. Hourly Chime in Background also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hourly Chime in Background versus iTickit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHourly Chime in BackgroundiTickit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 25 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — better—
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoon Hyuk KangNayef Lakhoua

In-app purchases

None

Hourly Chime in Background

No in-app purchases

None

iTickit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hourly Chime in Background free?
Hourly Chime in Background is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iTickit free?
iTickit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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