Comparison

TimerCal 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

TimerCal

Features
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■ Your schedule, turned into focus TimerCal is a calendar that starts timers. Check today's events, tap the timer icon next to any of them, and the clock starts running. No more switching to a separate timer app after looking at your schedule. ■ Made for you if you want to ・Spend your study or work hours the way you planned them ・Run several timers at once while cooking or doing chores ・Keep a clean, simple calendar that shows holidays at a glance ・Look back on how much time you actually spent on what ■ A calendar that knows today ・National holidays shown automatically, computed fully offline ・Start the week on Monday or Sunday; Saturdays in blue, Sundays in red ・Smooth, continuous scrolling from 2000 to 2100 ■ A timer next to every event ・Tap a date and the day's events slide up in a sheet ・Count down the planned length, or measure real time with a stopwatch ・Create events with repeats, alerts, and a target calendar ・Sync with the iOS Calendar (EventKit), or keep events local to the app ■ Rings even when the app is closed ・Built on AlarmKit for iOS 26 — your alarm fires reliably in the background ・Remaining time on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island ・Pause or extend by +1/+5/+10 minutes right from the Lock Screen ■ As many timers as you need ・Run multiple countdowns and stopwatches at the same time ・See everything running in the bar at the bottom; swipe to delete ■ Your time, logged automatically ・When a timer ends, the time spent is saved back to that day's event (optional) ・Review where your hours went just by browsing your calendar ■ Design and details ・Two monochrome skins — Ivory and Mono — each with light and dark mode ・Monospaced digits, subtle haptics, and a calm, refined feel ・A friendly tutorial and in-app tips to get you started ・Fully localized into 34 languages ■ Privacy first Calendar access is optional. Without it, the app works fine with local events and offline holidays. ■ About ads A banner ad is shown at the bottom of the screen. You can remove all ads anytime with a one-time purchase in Settings. Start by timing just one event today. Time you used to just look at becomes time you focus. Requires iOS 26.0 or later. Works on iPhone and iPad. ■ About the In-App Purchase ・"Remove Ads" is a one-time (non-consumable) purchase ・Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase ・You can restore it for free anytime via "Restore Purchases" Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kiyaku.mylastwork.net/pryvacy

About

Chime Machine

This app provides a gentle, audible reminder at a chosen time each day. It serves as a mindful cue to pause, breathe, and appreciate the present moment. Unlock additional features like custom chimes and multiple daily alerts with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Daily chime at chosen time
  • Automatic playback via notifications
  • No ads, minimal design
  • Multiple custom chimes (Pro)
  • Variety of bell and tone options (Pro)
  • Create personal daily rhythms (Pro)
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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

TimerCal4 screens
Chime Machine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimerCal at none against Chime Machine's 2. TimerCal also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). Chime Machine's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. TimerCal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimerCal ships an update every 4 days, Chime Machine every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
TimerCal versus Chime Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerCalChime Machine
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakashi Hamanakamoonxseed

In-app purchases

None

TimerCal

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 TimerCal free?
TimerCal 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 TimerCal or Chime Machine have ads?
TimerCal shows ads; Chime Machine does not.
Which is updated more often, TimerCal or Chime Machine?
TimerCal ships an update every 4 days, and Chime Machine every 10 days. Most recently, TimerCal was updated on October 25, 2026 and Chime Machine on October 28, 2026.

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