Comparison

Chime Clock vs Notes Me

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 workday, especially for remote workers. It offers precise timing with real-time clocks and works even when the app is closed, ensuring a consistent office-like experience anywhere.

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
  • Works when device is locked/asleep
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

Notes Me

This app offers a private, distraction-free environment for creating and organizing notes. It supports offline writing, iCloud synchronization, and features like custom categories, pinned notes, and file attachments. Enjoy a clean interface with customizable themes for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free editor
  • iCloud sync
  • Offline writing
  • Custom categories
  • Pinned notes
  • File and media attachments
  • Trash recovery
Features
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Notes Me is a private, distraction-free notes app designed for focus and productivity. Create minimal notes, write offline, and stay fully in control of your thoughts. Key features: - iCloud sync across your devices - Create unlimited notes with a distraction-free editor - Organize notes with custom categories - Pin important notes for quick access - Attach files and media - Fast search across all notes - Trash recovery for up to 30 days - Customizable appearance with themes Notes Me combines clarity, speed, and a clean native design — so your ideas are always within reach. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Chime Clock1 screens
Notes Me4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notes Me at 100% against Chime Clock's 0%. Notes Me also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). Chime Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, 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

Notes Me is free to download; Chime Clock costs $2.99 up front. Notes Me sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Chime Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chime Clock ships an update every 3 months, Notes Me every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chime Clock versus Notes Me: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChime ClockNotes Me
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShun IsayamaEcologicalm UAB

Customer experience

Chime Clock

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

Notes Me

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Chime Clock

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Notes Me

Subscriptions2
  • NotebookPró Plus$3.991 Month
  • NoteBookPró Plus (Yearly)$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Chime Clock free?
Chime Clock costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notes Me free?
Notes Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chime Clock or Notes Me have ads?
Neither Chime Clock nor Notes Me shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chime Clock or Notes Me?
Chime Clock ships an update every 3 months, and Notes Me every 11 days. Most recently, Chime Clock was updated on October 24, 2026 and Notes Me on October 26, 2026.

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