# Westminster Chimes Full vs Cuckoo VO

The clearest difference is price: Cuckoo VO at Free against Westminster Chimes Full's $1.99. Westminster Chimes Full's advantage is ratings volume (277 vs 5) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 17 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Cuckoo VO is free to download; Westminster Chimes Full costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Westminster Chimes Full against 4.2 for Cuckoo VO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Westminster Chimes Full has 277 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Westminster Chimes Full's written reviews are positive against 56% of Cuckoo VO's.

Westminster Chimes Full ships an update every 6 months, Cuckoo VO every 17 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Westminster Chimes Full | Cuckoo VO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/westminster-chimes-full/id454337716/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuckoo-vo/id623673664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **277** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **62.8% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LutherSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/305400347) | [Toshihiko Tambo](https://appshunter.io/developer/406777331) |

## What reviewers say

### Westminster Chimes Full

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/westminster-chimes-full/id454337716)

Transform your phone into an hourly chiming clock with traditional melodies. Customize quarter-hour chimes, hour strikes, and time windows. Accessible for the visually impaired.

**Highlights:** Hourly chiming clock functionality, Plays 5 traditional melodies, Customizable quarter-hour chimes, Hour striking on the hour, Set specific time windows for chimes, Accessible for visually impaired users

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Wonderful chime sounds
- ⏰ Helpful for keeping track of time
- 🔔 Reminds me of a grandfather clock
- 🕰️ Customizable chime options
- 🔊 Spoken time announcements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stopped working with iOS updates
- 🔇 Chimes don't work when phone is locked
- 🔊 Chimes override other audio
- 🔍 Difficult to contact developer
- 🔌 Drains battery when running

**Reported bugs**

- Chimes not playing consistently
- App crashing when setting start/end times
- Incompatible with latest iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Different bell/chime sound options
- Ability to chime on specific days/times
- Option to disable notification banners
- Spoken time announcement with actual time


### Cuckoo VO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuckoo-vo/id623673664)

This app functions as a cuckoo clock, announcing the time with cuckoo sounds every hour and half-hour. It offers voice-over support for accessibility and allows direct in-app settings adjustments. Notifications are managed through the iOS notification system.

**Highlights:** Hourly and half-hourly time announcements, Cuckoo sound notifications, Voice-over accessibility, Direct in-app settings, iOS notification integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Westminster Chimes Full free?

Westminster Chimes Full costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cuckoo VO free?

Cuckoo VO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Westminster Chimes Full or Cuckoo VO?

Cuckoo VO is rated higher. Westminster Chimes Full averages 4.2 out of 5 from 277 ratings, while Cuckoo VO averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Westminster Chimes Full or Cuckoo VO have ads?

Neither Westminster Chimes Full nor Cuckoo VO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Westminster Chimes Full or Cuckoo VO?

Westminster Chimes Full ships an update every 6 months, and Cuckoo VO every 17 months. Most recently, Westminster Chimes Full was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cuckoo VO on November 1, 2026.

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