SignalClock Lite vs Chime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SignalClock Lite
This utility app displays a digital clock with a time signal function using local notifications. It offers multiple sound sets and font options. The free version has limitations on scheduling time signals to half-hour intervals.
- Local notification time signals
- Multiple sound sets
- iOS 10 font support
- Half-hour signal scheduling (free edition)
- Digital clock display
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Digital clock has time signal function based on Local Notification Center. It’s free edition of “SignalClock”. 5 different signal sound sets. All fonts iOS 10 supports are available in clock. 5 tone type are available in all sound file sets. Free edition limitations : - Able to schedule time signals on half hour unit ex. 00:00, 00:30, 01:00 ...
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 review sentiment: Chime at 45% against SignalClock Lite's 0%. SignalClock Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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.
SignalClock Lite ships an update every 7 months, Chime every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SignalClock Lite | Chime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (819 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 45.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 819 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 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 | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masafumi Endoh | Reeba Sebastian |
Customer experience
SignalClock Lite
Chime
Bugs and requests
SignalClock Lite
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
SignalClock Lite
No in-app purchases
Chime
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do SignalClock Lite or Chime have ads?
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