# Phase Chimes vs ClockTear

The clearest difference is price: ClockTear at $2.99 against Phase Chimes's $9.99. ClockTear also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). Phase Chimes's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Phase Chimes costs $9.99 and ClockTear $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Phase Chimes against 5.0 for ClockTear. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phase Chimes | ClockTear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phase-chimes/id6751312171/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clocktear/id6786347990/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 33 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kenneth Murphy](https://appshunter.io/developer/672833118) | [Jeremy Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777857703) |

## What reviewers say

### Phase Chimes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phase-chimes/id6751312171)

Create intricate musical compositions by linking gears to generate complex rhythms and melodies. Explore generative music ideas standalone or as a MIDI plugin within other music production apps.

**Highlights:** Generative rhythm and melody composition, AUv3 MIDI plugin support, Standalone app functionality, Adjustable gear parameters (size, angle, velocity), Composition snapshots and transitions, On-the-fly performance capabilities, Internal sound library

**In-app purchases:** none


### ClockTear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clocktear/id6786347990)

This audio processor simulates digital signal degradation through various clock failure modes. It offers granular control over timing instability, dropouts, and signal fracturing for unique sound design.

**Highlights:** Clock-based sample hold and timing damage, Four clock failure modes: Slip, Stutter, Tear, Collapse, Drift and jitter-driven clock wobble, Dropouts, stutters, folding, and digital interruption, Adjustable tone shaping and saturation

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phase Chimes free?

Phase Chimes costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ClockTear free?

ClockTear costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Phase Chimes or ClockTear?

Phase Chimes and ClockTear are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Phase Chimes or ClockTear have ads?

Neither Phase Chimes nor ClockTear shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*