Comparison

Chime Machine vs Trash Forecast

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

Head to head
About

Chime Machine

Features
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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/

About

Trash Forecast

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Trash Forecast is a simple reminder app so you never forget your garbage collection days. ■ Perfect for you if ・You often forget which day to take out the trash ・You want to manage collection days for different types like burnable trash or plastics ・You want a simple app without complicated features ■ Main features ・Set your collection days  Just set the day of the week and the type yourself. You can freely register them to match your local rules. ・Two notifications  Get notified twice — the night before and the morning of collection day. This helps you prepare and avoid forgetting. ・10 sorting templates  Common types like burnable trash and plastics are ready as templates. You can also create your own types with custom names. ・30-day schedule at a glance  See your upcoming collection days for the next 30 days lined up, so you can check ahead easily. ■ Designed to be simple We cut out the extras and focused on just "set it" and "get notified." Easy to use even for first-timers. Free to use.

Screenshots

Chime Machine4 screens
Trash Forecast3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trash Forecast at none against Chime Machine's 2. Trash Forecast also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Chime Machine's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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. Trash Forecast asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chime Machine ships an update every 10 days, Trash Forecast every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Chime Machine versus Trash Forecast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChime MachineTrash Forecast
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB28 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developermoonxseed株式会社なめるこ

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Chime Machine

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro subscription14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro subscription14 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

Trash Forecast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chime Machine free?
Chime Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trash Forecast free?
Trash Forecast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chime Machine or Trash Forecast have ads?
Trash Forecast shows ads; Chime Machine does not.
Which is updated more often, Chime Machine or Trash Forecast?
Chime Machine ships an update every 10 days, and Trash Forecast every 2 days. Most recently, Chime Machine was updated on September 22, 2026 and Trash Forecast on September 28, 2026.

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