Comparison

Clock Talk vs On the hour

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

Head to head
About

Clock Talk

Create unique alarm and timer sounds by combining various notification sounds, music, and personal recordings. Customize your alerts with different ringtones, icons, and names. Enjoy stylish clock faces and home screen widgets for effortless time management.

Highlights
  • Customizable alarm ringtones
  • Flexible segment-based timers
  • Stylish clock faces
  • Home screen widgets
  • Personalized sound recordings
  • Multiple themes
Features
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Clock Talk is an all-in-one time management app that combines clock, alarm, and timer features, It allows you to freely combine various types of notification sounds, time-announcing sounds, music clips, and personalized recordings to create alarm ringtones or timer reminder sounds. It can turn your favorite sounds into morning rituals or serve as your morning BGM. Just like a sound-collaging artist, it truly enables each person to have a unique alarm sound. ===== Key Features ===== - Feature-rich Alarm: Supports snooze, multiple repeat modes, and customizable ringtones, icons, and names, making every morning special. - Flexible Timer: Segment-based timing with both count-up and countdown options. Customize each segment’s duration, icon, name, and alert tone, with convenient controls like pause and skip for better productivity. - Beautiful Clock Faces: Multiple stylish clock displays for clear and elegant timekeeping. - Handy Widget: Check your next alarm right from your home screen without opening the app—time management made effortless. - Personalized Ringtones: Choose from short beeps, voice announcements, or long music tones. Mix and match sounds or even record your own voice for a unique alert experience. - Multiple Themes: Various color schemes to match your personal style. ===== Premium Subscription Service ===== Non-Renewing Subscription: - 1-Month License (Non-Renewing) - 3-Month License (Non-Renewing) - 6-Month License (Non-Renewing) - 12-Month License (Non-Renewing) - Lifetime license (One-time purchase for lifetime use) Please refer to the subscription page within the App for the specific subscription prices. Subscriptions are charged through your Apple account. Auto-renewing subscriptions will automatically renew upon expiration. You can stop the subscription at any time, but please make sure to turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. Non-auto-renewing subscriptions will not auto-renew upon expiration. Purchasing multiple non-auto-renewing subscriptions will automatically stack the expiration time. The lifetime subscription allows you to use the premium edition for life with just one purchase. To cancel your subscription, go to 「Settings」 > 「Your Account」 > 「Subscriptions」 > 「Clock Talk」, and then cancel the subscription. ===== Related Links ===== End User License Agreement https://trifond.github.io/clocktalk/eula/zh.html Privacy Policy https://trifond.github.io/clocktalk/privacypolicy/zh.html Support & Help https://trifond.github.io/clocktalk/support/zh.html ===== Contact Information ===== Email:trifond@outlook.com

About

On the hour

This utility app provides a single, focused function: a chime that sounds precisely on the hour. It's designed for users who need a simple, reliable auditory reminder of passing time.

Highlights
  • Hourly chime notification
  • Simple, single-function design
  • Reliable timekeeping alert
Features
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Just one feature: Chime on the hour

Screenshots

Clock Talk4 screens
On the hour3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Clock Talk at 5.0 against On the hour's 4.0. On the hour's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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. Clock Talk sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. On the hour asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Clock Talk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clock Talk ships an update every 3 weeks, On the hour weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Clock Talk versus On the hour: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClock TalkOn the hour
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晓飞 何田丰 何

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Clock Talk

One-time5
  • 1-Month License$0.99
  • 3-Month License$2.29
  • 6-Month License$3.99
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  • 12-Month License$6.99
  • Lifetime License$14.99
None

On the hour

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clock Talk free?
Clock Talk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is On the hour free?
On the hour is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clock Talk or On the hour?
Clock Talk is rated higher. Clock Talk averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while On the hour averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Clock Talk or On the hour have ads?
Neither Clock Talk nor On the hour shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clock Talk or On the hour?
Clock Talk ships an update every 3 weeks, and On the hour weekly. Most recently, Clock Talk was updated on October 30, 2026 and On the hour on October 30, 2026.

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