Comparison

IHS Application 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

IHS Application

Features
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The Institute for Human Services (IHS) homeless mobile application is a digital platform to share data and coordinate homeless care across community organizations via mobile devices. Community organizations may include homeless service providers, hospitals, insurance companies, government agencies, commercial businesses, and the general public. The application provides users with a tool to access and capture data about homeless clients in real-time at the point of care. Features of the IHS mobile application include: • Client profiles Homeless outreach clients can be enrolled and managed in the application using digital ID technology. • Encounter management A log of encounters with homeless clients can be recorded and accessed at the point of care in the mobile application. • Media Gallery Photos, videos, and dictated notes can be captured on the mobile device to document each encounter. • Location mapping and tracking Geolocations of encounters can be captured for tracking and locating homeless clients. • Alerts and Notifications Follow-up flags can be set, and notifications sent to appropriate parties. • Secure Database All data in the mobile application is stored centrally in a secure, encrypted database.

About

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/

Screenshots

IHS Application4 screens
Chime Machine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IHS Application at none against Chime Machine's 2. IHS Application also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Chime Machine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. IHS Application asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IHS Application ships an update fortnightly, Chime Machine every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
IHS Application versus Chime Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIHS ApplicationChime Machine
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB91 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDataHousemoonxseed

In-app purchases

None

IHS Application

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 IHS Application free?
IHS Application is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chime Machine free?
Chime Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IHS Application or Chime Machine have ads?
Neither IHS Application nor Chime Machine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IHS Application or Chime Machine?
IHS Application ships an update fortnightly, and Chime Machine every 10 days. Most recently, IHS Application was updated on September 19, 2026 and Chime Machine on September 22, 2026.

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