Comparison

Volume Counter vs Interval Chime

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

Head to head
About

Volume Counter

This utility app allows you to use your device's volume buttons as a counter. It offers dual-mode counting, screen locking for pocket use, quick-save/load functionality, and a Count-Per-Minute view.

Highlights
  • Volume button counting
  • Dual mode counters
  • Screen lock for pocket use
  • Quick load and save
  • Count-Per-Minute view
Features
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Features: - Switch over to dual mode to have a seperate counter per button. - Lock the Screen to be able to use the app in your pocket! - Quick-load and save feature to swap between different categories instantly. - Show Count-Per-Minute view to track how many times per minute the clicker is pressed!

About

Interval Chime

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Keep track of time with a chime while you study, work, or stretch. Interval Chime sounds at your chosen interval and stops automatically after the number of chimes you set. Create regular time markers without repeatedly checking your screen. For example, choose a 3-minute interval and 5 chimes, then tap Start for a 15-minute session. FREE FEATURES • Interval presets: 1, 3, 5, 10, or 15 minutes • Chime count presets: 1, 3, 5, 10, or 20 • Elapsed time, time until the next chime, and the number of chimes played • Pause, resume, and cancel • Four chime sounds and four color themes • An optional double chime at the end • Saved interval, count, sound, and theme settings • Notifications while your screen is locked or you use another app • Live Activities showing the timer status and your chosen settings PREMIUM — ONE-TIME IN-APP PURCHASE • Customize five interval presets from 1 to 60 minutes, in 1-minute steps • Customize five count presets from 1 to 60 chimes • Touch and hold a preset to edit it • Hide the banner linking to our other apps No subscription. See the price in the app's purchase screen. You can restore your purchase from the same screen. BEFORE YOU START Requires an iPhone with iOS 17.0 or later. Settings cannot be changed while a timer is running or paused. Notifications must be allowed for chimes while the app is in the background or the screen is locked. Notification sounds follow your silent mode, ringer/alert volume, Focus, and other system settings. Chimes while the app is on screen use media volume. Live Activity availability and display depend on your iPhone and system settings. Dynamic Island is available only on supported iPhones. LANGUAGES English, Japanese, and Korean. The app uses your preferred supported language. YOUR DATA Timer settings and session state are stored on your device. No app account is required. Purchases and restores use Apple's App Store, with RevenueCat managing purchase access. See the privacy policy for details.

Screenshots

Volume Counter4 screens
Interval Chime4 screens

Verdict

The call

Volume Counter and Interval Chime are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Volume Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Interval Chime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Volume Counter ships an update every 2 days, Interval Chime every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Volume Counter versus Interval Chime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVolume CounterInterval Chime
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYii Hern TanNACHI KANEDA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Volume Counter

One-time1
  • Dollar Bill Donation$0.99
1 purchases

Interval Chime

One-time1
  • プレミアム$2.99

Questions

Is Volume Counter free?
Volume Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Chime free?
Interval Chime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Volume Counter or Interval Chime have ads?
Neither Volume Counter nor Interval Chime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Volume Counter or Interval Chime?
Volume Counter ships an update every 2 days, and Interval Chime every 4 days. Most recently, Volume Counter was updated on October 7, 2026 and Interval Chime on September 29, 2026.

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