Westminster ChimeX vs Chime Machine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Westminster ChimeX
This app plays Westminster chimes every quarter hour with an elegant and minimalistic design. It functions even when not actively running, making it ideal for discreet timekeeping or for users with visual impairments.
- Plays Westminster chimes
- Quarter-hour alerts
- Minimalistic design
- Runs in the background
- Discreet timekeeping
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An elegant & minimalistic design, ChimeX allows your devices to play Westminster chimes each quarter hour. Just set it and forget it. Even with the app not running, the chimes will play. Great for knowing the time without looking, or those with visual impairments.
Chime Machine
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A simple app that rings a chime at the same time each day. And yet, within that sound lies a gentle reminder: time is passing. That sound—sometimes bright, sometimes soft—reaches you in the flow of your day. No need to check the clock; it becomes a quiet pause, inviting you to notice the moment and breathe. Core features (free): ・Hear a chime at your chosen daily time ・Automatic playback via notifications, even without opening the app ・No ads, clean and minimal design Chime Machine Pro (paid subscription) unlocks more possibilities: ・Set multiple custom chimes at any time you like ・Choose from a variety of traditional bells and gentle tones ・Shape your own rhythm to match the way you live Time always flows quietly, whether we notice it or not. Each chime becomes a small anchor in the day. Chime Machine helps you treasure those moments— so your time feels more your own. How it fits into your day ・A gentle chime to start each morning ・A daily cue to take a mindful breath at the same time ・A signal to wrap up work or study sessions ・A rhythm for afternoon tea or coffee time ・A reminder to step outside for an evening walk ・A bedtime chime to mark the end of the day The same sound, at the same time, becomes a quiet rhythm that grounds your day. ----- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chime-machine.moonxseed.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Chime Machine at Free against Westminster ChimeX's $0.99. Chime Machine also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months). Westminster ChimeX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On ads and device support 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
Chime Machine is free to download; Westminster ChimeX costs $0.99 up front. Chime Machine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Westminster ChimeX asks for nothing beyond the download.
Westminster ChimeX ships an update every 6 months, Chime Machine every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Westminster ChimeX | Chime Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pariahware, Inc. | moonxseed |
In-app purchases
Westminster ChimeX
No in-app purchases
Chime Machine
- Monthly Pro subscription14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly Pro subscription14 Days trial$29.991 Year
Questions
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