Comparison

Westminster ChimeX vs Chime Machine

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Plays Westminster chimes
  • Quarter-hour alerts
  • Minimalistic design
  • Runs in the background
  • Discreet timekeeping
Features
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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.

About

Chime Machine

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Westminster ChimeX3 screens
Chime Machine4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Westminster ChimeX versus Chime Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWestminster ChimeXChime Machine
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPariahware, Inc.moonxseed

In-app purchases

None

Westminster ChimeX

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Chime Machine

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro subscription14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro subscription14 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Westminster ChimeX free?
Westminster ChimeX costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chime Machine free?
Chime Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Westminster ChimeX or Chime Machine have ads?
Neither Westminster ChimeX nor Chime Machine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Westminster ChimeX or Chime Machine?
Westminster ChimeX ships an update every 6 months, and Chime Machine every 10 days. Most recently, Westminster ChimeX was updated on September 10, 2026 and Chime Machine on September 22, 2026.

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