# Clock Chime vs On the hour

The clearest difference is rating: Clock Chime at 4.6 against On the hour's 4.0. Clock Chime also leads on ratings volume (472 vs 2). On the hour's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clock Chime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. On the hour asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clock Chime holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clock Chime has 472 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Clock Chime ships an update every 7 months, On the hour weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clock Chime | On the hour |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (472 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-chime-time-is-passing/id466715015/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-the-hour/id6753136689/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **472** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 143 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [i4islam](https://appshunter.io/developer/301048985) | [田丰 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674464316) |

## What reviewers say

### Clock Chime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-chime-time-is-passing/id466715015)

This app makes tracking time fun with hourly spoken announcements that include light-hearted, humorous phrases. It offers customizable notification times and works even when the app is closed, ensuring you never miss an update with a smile.

**Highlights:** Humorous speaking clock, Hourly time announcements with jokes, Customizable notification hours, Spoken time with fun phrases, 24-hour format option, Multiple alert sounds, Themed backgrounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro | $5.99 | per year |
| ثيمات رائع جديد للساعة الناطقة | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app
- 💡 Helpful for learning Arabic time
- 🚀 Reminds users of time
- 🚀 Maintains schedule during the day

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes after update
- 🐛 Doesn't work with iOS 13 and newer
- 🐛 Doesn't announce time when screen is locked
- 💰 Overpriced for features provided
- 🔋 App drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when changing sound settings
- Weather feature doesn't work, says server not found
- Time announcement doesn't work after device is locked

**Requested features**

- Add more voice options including female voices
- Improve Arabic pronunciation of time
- Add option to disable music before time announcement
- Display Arabic calendar date
- Add option to announce time every 5 or 10 minutes


### On the hour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-the-hour/id6753136689)

This utility app provides a single, focused function: a chime that sounds precisely on the hour. It's designed for users who need a simple, reliable auditory reminder of passing time.

**Highlights:** Hourly chime notification, Simple, single-function design, Reliable timekeeping alert

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clock Chime free?

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

### Is On the hour free?

On the hour is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Clock Chime or On the hour?

Clock Chime is rated higher. Clock Chime averages 4.6 out of 5 from 472 ratings, while On the hour averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Clock Chime or On the hour have ads?

Neither Clock Chime nor On the hour shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clock Chime or On the hour?

Clock Chime ships an update every 7 months, and On the hour weekly. Most recently, Clock Chime was updated on November 1, 2026 and On the hour on October 30, 2026.

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