Talk Time (Time signal clock) vs Chime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Talk Time (Time signal clock)
This utility app announces the current time at user-defined intervals. It's designed for situations where you need to stay aware of the time without constantly checking your device, such as during busy mornings or when working under pressure. Supports English and Japanese.
- Announces time at set intervals
- Supports English and Japanese
- Useful for busy schedules
- Customizable intervals
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It is a clock that talk the time at set intervals. For example, such as the morning busy preparing, please use when you must work and are pressed for time. Talking languages - English - Japanese
Chime
Set personalized alerts and time announcements with customizable sounds and repeat intervals. Features include night mode and automatic weekend disabling for uninterrupted rest.
- Personalized alerts
- Flexible chime intervals
- Preference saving
- Night mode
- Customizable time ranges
- Do Not Disturb on weekends
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Time Announcements & Alerts Chime is a versatile app that allows you to set personalized alerts and time announcements on your iOS device. Customize alert sounds, choose repeat intervals, enable night mode for restful sleep, and automatically disable alerts on weekends. Key Features: • Personalized Alerts • Flexible Chime Intervals • Preference Saving • Night Mode • Customizable Time Ranges • DND on Weekends Download Custom Chime now to enhance your time management with cheerful alerts and timely reminders on your iPhone. Stay on track and never miss a beat!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Chime at 4.2 against Talk Time (Time signal clock)'s 2.7. Chime also leads on ratings volume (820 vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 23 months). Talk Time (Time signal clock)'s advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Chime holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chime has 820 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Talk Time (Time signal clock)'s written reviews are positive against 45% of Chime's.
Talk Time (Time signal clock) ships an update every 23 months, Chime every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Talk Time (Time signal clock) | Chime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) | 4.2 (820 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 45.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 820 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sosuke Okubo | Reeba Sebastian |
Customer experience
Talk Time (Time signal clock)
Chime
Bugs and requests
Talk Time (Time signal clock)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Chime
Reported bugs
4 issues- Chime not working after iOS updates
- Can't change Do Not Disturb settings
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Setup process gets stuck
Requested features
5 requests- Add custom sound options
- Allow adjusting chime volume
- Provide option to disable ads
- Expand chime interval options
- Add Apple Watch support
In-app purchases
Talk Time (Time signal clock)
No in-app purchases
Chime
No in-app purchases
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