Comparison

Clock Chime vs SLFSpeakTime

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

Head to head
About

Clock Chime

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
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Time doesn't have to be boring. The "Clock Chime" app makes the passage of time enjoyable by telling you the time and including a light-hearted and funny phrase every minute. It's like having a fun friend who tells you the time with a smile. The "Clock Chime" app does not let an hour pass without reminding you of the time in a pleasant manner, with a nice pronunciation and a touch of humor. And don't worry about the annoyance - you have full control over the times you prefer the chime to sound. The app's notifications integrate smoothly with the operating system, which means you don't need to open the app to receive alerts. It works even when the app is closed, without using up your device's resources. Sometimes you can't look at your device to see the time; because you're busy with more important matters. Don’t worry - "Clock Chime" speaks the time with a humorous phrase as soon as you open the app, and with a simple tap, it announces the minutes and hours with a little bit of humor. If you put your device on a charging dock, the "Clock Chime" app can continuously display the time, offering beautiful themes and backgrounds to choose from. ***Features of the Clock Chime app*** 1. The first humorous-speaking clock. 2. Announces the time every hour with a joke, even when the app is closed. 3. Customize the hours you want to hear time notifications and the humorous touch in them. 4. Accurate pronunciation of time including minutes and hours with a bit of fun upon opening the app. 5. Immediate time announcement when opening the app and with a tap anywhere on the screen. 6. Option to display the time in a 24-hour format. 7. Multiple alert sounds for notifications including human voices and sound effects. 8. Provides a variety of themes, including one dedicated to supporting our brothers and sisters in Palestine, replacing light-hearted phrases with serious ones. We look forward to your suggestions by email, as many updates are coming. Your great ideas are needed to make "Clock Chime" the most entertaining and enjoyable clock app in the world. We appreciate your support, and we hope you enjoy the features of the app. Your wisdom is highly appreciated by us. *Terms of Use* https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

SLFSpeakTime

Features
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SLFSpeakTime speaks the current time at intervals you choose - from every minute to once per hour. Optionally includes day of week and date announcements at separate configurable intervals. Works continuously in the background, even when your device is locked or in standby mode. Perfect for staying aware of time during workouts, cooking, work sessions, or any activity where checking your device isn't convenient. Choose from multiple system voices and adjust volume to your preference. This app is in the public domain. You can access the source code here - https://github.com/stewartFrench/SLFSpeakTime

Screenshots

Clock Chime4 screens
SLFSpeakTime3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SLFSpeakTime at none against Clock Chime's 3. Clock Chime's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price and ads 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. Clock Chime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SLFSpeakTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Clock Chime versus SLFSpeakTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClock ChimeSLFSpeakTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (472 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings472 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeri4islamStewart French

Bugs and requests

Clock Chime

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

7 requests
  • 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
Show 2 more
  • Improve weather feature to work reliably
  • Add night mode for better visibility during sleep

SLFSpeakTime

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Clock Chime

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$0.991 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • ثيمات رائع جديد للساعة الناطقة$0.99
None

SLFSpeakTime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clock Chime free?
Clock Chime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SLFSpeakTime free?
SLFSpeakTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Clock Chime or SLFSpeakTime have ads?
Neither Clock Chime nor SLFSpeakTime shows ads.

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