Westminster Chimes Lite vs Chime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Plays traditional Westminster Chimes hourly
- Unlock additional chime melodies
- Customize chimes for quarter hours
- Set specific time windows for chimes
- VoiceOver accessibility
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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
Chime
Set personalized alerts and time announcements with customizable sounds and repeat intervals. Features include night mode and automatic weekend disabling for uninterrupted rest.
- Personalized alerts
- Flexible chime intervals
- Preference saving
- Night mode
- Customizable time ranges
- Do Not Disturb on weekends
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Time Announcements & Alerts Chime is a versatile app that allows you to set personalized alerts and time announcements on your iOS device. Customize alert sounds, choose repeat intervals, enable night mode for restful sleep, and automatically disable alerts on weekends. Key Features: • Personalized Alerts • Flexible Chime Intervals • Preference Saving • Night Mode • Customizable Time Ranges • DND on Weekends Download Custom Chime now to enhance your time management with cheerful alerts and timely reminders on your iPhone. Stay on track and never miss a beat!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chime at none against Westminster Chimes Lite's 4. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Westminster Chimes Lite sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Chime asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Westminster Chimes Lite against 4.2 for Chime. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 323 and 820 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Westminster Chimes Lite's written reviews are positive against 45% of Chime's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Westminster Chimes Lite | Chime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (323 ratings) | 4.2 (820 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews — better | 45.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 323 | 820 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LutherSoft | Reeba Sebastian |
Customer experience
Westminster Chimes Lite
Chime
User reviews
Westminster Chimes Lite
From 323 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Pleasant chime sounds
- ⏱️ Helpful for tracking time
- 🕰️ Reminds me of a grandfather clock
Room to improve
- 🐛 Chimes stop working after iOS updates
- 🔇 Chimes not loud enough
- 💰 Paid features don't always work as expected
Chime
From 820 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Helpful for productivity
- 🔒 Accessible for blind users
- 💡 Useful for time awareness
Room to improve
- 🐛 Doesn't work with latest iOS updates
- 🔊 Loud volume issues
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🔧 Difficult setup process
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
Chime
Reported bugs
4 issues- Chime not working after iOS updates
- Can't change Do Not Disturb settings
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Setup process gets stuck
Requested features
5 requests- Add custom sound options
- Allow adjusting chime volume
- Provide option to disable ads
- Expand chime interval options
- Add Apple Watch support
In-app purchases
Westminster Chimes Lite
- Full Version$0.99
- Background Chimes$0.99
- Chime Expansion Pack$0.99
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- Unlock Features$0.99
Chime
No in-app purchases
Questions
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