On the hour vs ClockChime

Just one feature: Chime on the hour

ClockChime is a fully native SwiftUI-built iOS time-announcement app — lightweight, instant-launch, and buttery smooth. It speaks the current time on every hour and half-hour, so you stay aware without constantly checking your phone. Native Performance • 100% native app — no WebView wrapping. Fast launch, fluid animations, zero lag • Ultra-low memory footprint, near-zero battery impact in background • Deeply integrated with iOS native TTS engine for clear, low-latency speech • Robust background task scheduling — chimes continue when screen is locked or off • Full support for Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, and system accessibility features Free Features • Hourly Chime — 24 individual toggles for precise control • Voice Announcement — clear TTS reads out the time • Smart Skip — auto-silences during silent mode or calls • Flexible Active Days — choose which weekdays to chime • Bilingual — switch UI and voice between Chinese and English • No ads, no push notifications, no internet required “Unlock All Features” (One-Time Purchase) A single one-time purchase permanently unlocks these advanced features. No subscription, no hidden costs: • Half-Hourly Chime — equally precise half-hour time announcements • Shake to Speak — shake your phone to hear the current time instantly • Custom Events – Set personalized reminders to get timely notifications for important matters. Supports multiple modes including text-to-speech, audio selection, and self-recording. • Premium Voice Selection — unlock more high-quality TTS voices Your purchase is permanent and can be restored on any device via the “Restore Purchase” option — no need to pay again. Perfect For • Office workers, students, and freelancers managing their day • Near-zero resource usage — silently works in the background without affecting daily performance Download ClockChime — time with warmth.