Comparison

Chime Clock vs Hourly Chime

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

Head to head
About

Chime Clock

This app provides customizable chime notifications for key work and break times, helping users maintain focus and structure in their day. It functions even when the app is closed, offering an office-like experience for remote workers and students.

Highlights
  • Set work start, break start, break end, and work end times
  • Chime notifications with pop-ups
  • One-tap alarm on/off toggle
  • Real-time clock with 1-second precision
  • Works when app is closed
  • Functions during device lock/sleep
Features
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The chime that rings at key moments during work. "Work start", "Break start", "Break end", "Work end" times—habits so ingrained they feel natural. With remote work diversifying modern lifestyles, don't you realize the importance of chimes when working away from the office? Install this chime feature on your iPhone or iPad to enjoy focused work life anywhere, like being in the office! Register your key times—"Start time", "Break start", "Break end", "End time"—and get chime notifications with pop-ups at those exact moments! Set each chime time freely, toggle all alarms on/off with one switch, and view real-time clock down to the second. Chimes work even when the app is closed—no need to launch it daily! Live a structured life anywhere with office-like chimes! Perfect for professionals and students alike! <Feature List> - Set "Start time", "Break start", "Break end", "End time" - Chime alarms with notifications at set times - One-tap alarm on/off - Real-time clock (1-second precision) ※Uses iPhone/iPad notifications—allow permissions on first launch. ※Works when device is locked/asleep. ※Functions even when app is closed. ※During use, chimes play only while notification is shown. ※Silent in Do Not Disturb mode. Paid app—no ads!

About

Hourly Chime

This app provides hourly spoken time alerts and custom voice reminders to help you manage your daily routine and build better habits. It offers hands-free, screen-free notifications with customizable sounds and text-to-speech capabilities.

Highlights
  • Talking clock functionality
  • Customizable hourly alerts
  • Voice reminders
  • Background notifications
  • Flexible day selection
  • Ad-free PRO version
Features
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Lose track of time while working or studying? Caynax Hourly Chime brings you back to the moment with a familiar hourly signal—without making you check the clock. • Choose the days and hours you want a chime; create an easy rhythm for focus sessions, short breaks and everyday routines. • Get audible signals and background notifications. Set up a simple hourly alert instead of another full alarm. • Use the time cue to remember to stretch, drink water, switch tasks or wind down. Notifications depend on your device settings. A CLOCK CUE FOR THE WAY YOU LIVE A clock on your phone can tell you the time, but checking it often leads to another distraction. An hourly signal is different: it gives you a small checkpoint while you keep reading, writing, creating, cooking, or taking care of everyday tasks. You decide when that interruption is useful. Use chimes during work hours, select particular weekdays, and leave quieter parts of the week alone. BUILD A ROUTINE WITHOUT MORE ALARMS A chime can mark the end of a study hour, remind you to move after sitting at a desk, or prompt a quick check of your next task. It's also a helpful cue when you tend to lose track of time during long periods of concentration. You don't have to treat every signal as a deadline. Sometimes hearing that another hour has passed is all you need to reset your attention and choose what to do next. KEEP YOUR CHIMES ORGANIZED Create settings for different parts of your day instead of relying on one generic alarm. Duplicate a chime setup with a swipe, then adjust it for another situation. Sort your chimes by time or by name, and find deleted items in the Trash view. With PRO, choose the precise minute and second for a cue, have the clock say the time or a phrase you wrote, use your own sound, or add a chime at sunrise or sunset. ALERTS ON YOUR TERMS Chimes use iOS notifications and sound behavior. What you actually hear depends on notification permission, volume, Focus or Silent settings, and the available system voices. This app is intended for everyday time awareness, not as a guaranteed alarm for urgent or medical events. Free features cover basic time chimes. PRO unlocks spoken time and your own text-to-speech messages, custom alert sounds, minute-and-second timing and sunrise/sunset chimes. PRO removes ads and is available through a subscription or a one-time purchase. Removing ads alone is a separate purchase and does not unlock PRO. Make your day easier to follow, one chime at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Chime Clock1 screens
Hourly Chime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hourly Chime at 50% against Chime Clock's 0%. Hourly Chime also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Chime Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Hourly Chime is free to download; Chime Clock costs $2.99 up front. Hourly Chime sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 6 months. Chime Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chime Clock ships an update every 4 months, Hourly Chime every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Chime Clock versus Hourly Chime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChime ClockHourly Chime
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShun IsayamaJakub Flisinski

Customer experience

Chime Clock

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Hourly Chime

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Chime Clock

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Hourly Chime

Subscriptions2
  • PRO version$2.996 Months
  • PRO version$3.991 Year
One-time2
  • No ads$5.99
  • PRO version$22.99

Questions

Is Chime Clock free?
Chime Clock costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hourly Chime free?
Hourly Chime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chime Clock or Hourly Chime have ads?
Hourly Chime shows ads; Chime Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Chime Clock or Hourly Chime?
Chime Clock ships an update every 4 months, and Hourly Chime every 6 weeks. Most recently, Chime Clock was updated on October 30, 2026 and Hourly Chime on October 30, 2026.

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