chimingClock vs More Chime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
chimingClock
A simple standing clock app that always displays the correct time. It plays Westminster chimes every quarter hour, requiring minimal user interaction and customization.
- Always shows correct time
- Westminster chimes on the quarter hour
- Minimal user interaction
- No customization required
- Designed for simplicity
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Standing clock that always shows correct time, and every quarter of an hour plays Westminster chimes. This application is designed to have minimal user interaction -- it just works out of the box. Despite variety of different clocks available on the app store, which support all sort of features and customizations, it's not easy to find a clock which shows only time and requires minimal user interaction and customizations -- in which case, chimingClock is exactly what you are looking for.
More Chime
This app provides clear hourly and half-hourly voice announcements and notifications to help you manage your time effectively. Personalize your time reminders with various stylish voice packs. Make time management effortless and fun.
- Hourly and half-hourly voice announcements
- Customizable notifications
- Downloadable voice packs
- Personalized time reminders
- Effortless time management
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## Hear Time Without Looking at Your Phone More Chime is a simple voice clock that announces the time when you need it. Whether you are working, studying, exercising, cooking, or simply want to reduce screen time, More Chime lets you know the current time with natural voice announcements. ### Features • Hourly and half-hourly time announcements • Custom announcement schedules • Multiple voice options • Background time notifications • Simple and easy-to-use design ### Perfect For • People who want fewer screen distractions • Seniors who prefer hearing the time • Users with visual difficulties • Productivity and focus routines • Daily reminders and time awareness Turn your iPhone into a smart talking clock. Hear the time. Stay focused. Enjoy your day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: chimingClock at none against More Chime's 3. chimingClock also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. More Chime sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. chimingClock asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for chimingClock against 4.0 for More Chime. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively.
chimingClock ships an update weekly, More Chime every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | chimingClock | More Chime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (9 ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ECHOWAVES CORP. | SYSCODE INTERNATIONAL INC. |
Customer experience
chimingClock
More Chime
In-app purchases
chimingClock
No in-app purchases
More Chime
- Enable half-hourly chimes$1.99
- Download Package 24$1.99
- Download Package 48$3.99
