# Chime Squirrel vs How Long

The clearest difference is rating: How Long at 5.0 against Chime Squirrel's 4.0. Chime Squirrel's advantage is ratings volume (94 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chime Squirrel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and How Long sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

How Long holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chime Squirrel has 94 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Chime Squirrel ships an update monthly, How Long fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chime Squirrel | How Long |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chime-squirrel/id556415124/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-long-location-tracker/id6761937669/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **94** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Luke Ryan, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/556415127) | [GDW Entertainment, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892156845) |

## What reviewers say

### Chime Squirrel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chime-squirrel/id556415124)

This app helps you stay productive by setting customizable recurring chimes for repetitive tasks, exercise routines, or study sessions. It runs in the background, providing timely audio reminders without requiring manual dismissal. Optimize your daily workflow with flexible interval settings and a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Variable interval chimes, Quick chime setup, Multiple chime sounds, Light and dark themes, Runs in the background, Repeating interval sequences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade To Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Great for repeating timers
- 👍 Useful for exercise reminders
- 👍 Perfect for meditation prompts
- 👍 Reliable for study sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work in background
- 🐛 Last update erased data
- 🐛 Stops working when app is not on screen
- 🐛 Poor interface for some users
- 🐛 Quiet sounds for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working when in background
- Interval data lost after update
- Timer resets to start when app is not on screen
- App behaves erratically
- Edit page does not change settings

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch compatibility
- Ability to set different intervals within a timer
- Siri integration for speaking chime titles
- Option to have notifications announce chime start instead of finish
- More subtle and longer chime sounds (like a gong)


### How Long

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-long-location-tracker/id6761937669)

Automatically track time spent at important locations like the gym or office using geofencing and Wi-Fi. Set weekly goals, view detailed statistics, and receive smart suggestions for new places. Enjoy battery-friendly background tracking.

**Highlights:** Automatic location time tracking, Geofencing and Wi-Fi detection, Weekly goal setting and progress tracking, Detailed visit statistics, Smart place suggestions, Battery-friendly background operation, Home screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| How Long Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chime Squirrel free?

Chime Squirrel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is How Long free?

How Long is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chime Squirrel or How Long?

How Long is rated higher. Chime Squirrel averages 4.0 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while How Long averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Chime Squirrel or How Long have ads?

Neither Chime Squirrel nor How Long shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chime Squirrel or How Long?

Chime Squirrel ships an update monthly, and How Long fortnightly. Most recently, Chime Squirrel was updated on September 28, 2026 and How Long on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*