Comparison

Westminster Chimes Lite vs BlipBeep

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

Head to head
About

Westminster Chimes Lite

Transform your phone into a traditional chiming clock that plays the Westminster Chimes tune hourly. Customize chimes for quarter hours, set specific play times, and unlock additional melodies through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Plays traditional Westminster Chimes hourly
  • Unlock additional chime melodies
  • Customize chimes for quarter hours
  • Set specific time windows for chimes
  • VoiceOver accessibility
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a chiming clock. Check our our video at http://youtu.be/nT-aHbWiT0U Using the iOS notifications feature, Westminster Chimes converts your phone into an old fashioned hourly chiming clock, playing the traditional Westminster Chimes tune. With an optional in-app purchase, you can unlock additional chime melodies: • Whittington • St. Michael's • Canterbury • Winchester Another in-app purchase allows for complete customization: • Separately set the chimes to play on each quarter hour • Chime the hour number on the hour or not • Play the chimes all day, or only during a specific time window. *The Westminster Quarters is the most common name for a melody used by a set of clock bells to chime on each quarter hour. The number of chime sets matches the number of quarter hours that have passed. Completely accessible with Voice Over

About

BlipBeep

This utility app provides customizable sound reminders at set intervals, functioning as a mindfulness bell or a task-specific alert. You can configure specific times and days for notifications and customize alert text for various purposes.

Highlights
  • Customizable sound intervals
  • Mindfulness bell functionality
  • Time and day specific scheduling
  • Customizable notification text
  • Start notifications from zero minutes
Features
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The Simple Time Reminder plays sounds at regular intervals (1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, and 6 hours). This reminder can also serve as a mindfulness bell—each time it rings, it gives you an opportunity to reflect on the current time or what you are doing at that moment. By default, it plays a sound at the specified intervals, regardless of the day or time. However, you can configure the time signals to limit when the sounds play to specific hours or days. Additionally, you can use this reminder for specific tasks, such as drinking more water or taking a break from your computer screen, by customizing the text in the notification. If you encounter any issues, please use the "Report Problem" feature within the app to describe your problem. Be sure to include logs and your device configuration for better assistance. New feature "Start notifications from zero minutes" added to the project.

Screenshots

Westminster Chimes Lite3 screens
BlipBeep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Westminster Chimes Lite at 4.0 against BlipBeep's 1.9. Westminster Chimes Lite also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 13%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Westminster Chimes Lite sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and BlipBeep sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Westminster Chimes Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Westminster Chimes Lite has 323 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Westminster Chimes Lite's written reviews are positive against 13% of BlipBeep's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Westminster Chimes Lite ships an update every 5 months, BlipBeep every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Westminster Chimes Lite versus BlipBeep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWestminster Chimes LiteBlipBeep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (323 ratings) — better1.9 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings323 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLutherSoftgangadhar goud

Customer experience

Westminster Chimes Lite

All ratings323 ratings
Positive74.0%
Neutral8.4%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral11.0%
Negative37.4%

BlipBeep

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Westminster Chimes Lite

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Chimes not working on latest iOS
  • Paid upgrades not unlocking all features
  • Inconsistent chime timing

Requested features

3 requests
  • Volume slider for more control
  • Ability to schedule chimes for specific hours
  • Apple Watch support

BlipBeep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Westminster Chimes Lite

One-time4
  • Full Version$0.99
  • Background Chimes$0.99
  • Chime Expansion Pack$0.99
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  • Unlock Features$0.99
9 purchases

BlipBeep

One-time9
  • Bell$0.99
  • Harp$0.99
  • Tropfen$0.99
Show 6 more
  • Cat$0.99
  • Dog$0.99
  • Hen$0.99
  • Holy Bell$0.99
  • Elevator Bell$0.99
  • Chime Bell$0.99

Questions

Is Westminster Chimes Lite free?
Westminster Chimes Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlipBeep free?
BlipBeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Westminster Chimes Lite or BlipBeep?
Westminster Chimes Lite is rated higher. Westminster Chimes Lite averages 4.0 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while BlipBeep averages 1.9 from 9 ratings.
Do Westminster Chimes Lite or BlipBeep have ads?
BlipBeep shows ads; Westminster Chimes Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Westminster Chimes Lite or BlipBeep?
Westminster Chimes Lite ships an update every 5 months, and BlipBeep every 3 months. Most recently, Westminster Chimes Lite was updated on November 6, 2026 and BlipBeep on November 2, 2026.

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