Hourly vs Scamcheck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hourly
This app provides customizable hourly chimes and notifications, functioning like a personal wristwatch that alerts you at specific intervals. You can select unique sounds, display custom messages, and choose which times to be notified.
- Customizable hourly chimes
- Selectable notification sounds
- Display custom messages
- Flexible notification scheduling
- No ads or tracking
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Hourly helps you keep track of time. It's just like having a wristwatch that beeps on the hour, except it's much more personal! You can choose: * The sound to play (from a simple wristwatch beep, to the legendary Greenwich Pips, to a spoken voice, or the chime of an old clock) * A message to display on the screen * Which hours, half hours, or any other times to notify you about We think it's the best hourly chime app on the App Store, and we're always listening for your feedback if you think we can do better! No ads, no tracking, no In-App Purchases. Ever.
Scamcheck
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ScamCheck helps you identify potential scams quickly and easily. Whether it's a suspicious message, a risky link, or a screenshot you're unsure about, ScamCheck analyses it and helps you decide if it's safe or a scam. Online scams are becoming more advanced every day. ScamCheck gives you an extra layer of protection before you click, reply, or share sensitive information. WHAT SCAMCHECK CAN CHECK • Text messages — SMS, emails, chat messages, or social media texts • Links & URLs — Verify suspicious or unknown websites • Screenshots — Upload images of messages, offers, or conversations KEY FEATURES • Simple and easy-to-use interface • Upload or paste content in seconds • Smart scam detection and analysis • Helps protect against phishing, fraud, and fake offers • Useful for personal, business, and family safety WHY USE SCAMCHECK? Scammers often rely on urgency, fear, or fake rewards. ScamCheck helps you pause, analyse, and make informed decisions before it's too late. Whether you're shopping online, receiving unexpected messages, or helping others stay safe, ScamCheck is your digital safety companion. WHO IS IT FOR? • Everyday smartphone users • Online shoppers • Seniors and families • Students and professionals • Anyone who wants to stay safe online SCAMCHECK PREMIUM All features require a ScamCheck Premium subscription, billed monthly. This app is subject to Apple's standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: ScamCheck provides risk analysis and guidance. Always use your own judgement and verify important information through official sources. Download ScamCheck today and take control of your online safety.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Scamcheck at Free against Hourly's $0.99. Scamcheck also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Hourly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). On 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
Scamcheck is free to download; Hourly costs $0.99 up front. Scamcheck sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Hourly asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hourly ships an update every 6 months, Scamcheck every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hourly | Scamcheck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (127 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 127 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #184 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chris Jones | Abelssoft |
Bugs and requests
Hourly
Reported bugs
13 issues- Notifications don't work when phone is locked or in sleep mode
- Notifications stop working after phone is silenced
- App stops working after iOS updates
- Settings fail to sync between iPhone and multiple Apple Watches
- Duplicate notifications firing within 2-3 seconds
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- Day-of-week selection not functioning correctly
- Apple Watch notifications don't display the time, only logo
- App doesn't work reliably in background
- Chimes during phone calls and are audible to other party
- 11 PM checkbox gets stuck on some devices
- Notifications appear twice on Apple Watch
- App stops notifying around midnight and restarts at 9 AM
- Text display issues on Apple Watch with large text settings
Requested features
16 requests- More diverse sound options (cuckoo chime, gong, church bells, grandfather clock)
- Ability to use system sounds and custom ringtones
- Female voice option and multiple voice varieties (British, Australian accents)
- Volume control for individual notifications
- 24-hour continuous operation option
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- iCloud sync with Apple Watch
- Apple Watch standalone functionality without iPhone dependency
- Ability to set different schedules for weekdays vs weekends
- Customizable notification messages beyond 'it is X o'clock'
- Quarter-hour chime intervals
- Different sounds for hour vs half-hour vs quarter-hour
- Haptic feedback option
- Ability to select which device receives notifications
- Profile/preset saving and restoration
- Spoken time on Apple Watch notifications
- Disable notifications without clearing history
Scamcheck
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hourly
No in-app purchases
Scamcheck
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
