Chimebird plays premium hourly chimes that auto-replace — so your lock screen stays clean. Reclaim your sense of time with elegant sounds, not notification spam.
Most chime apps pile up dozens of notifications on your lock screen. Chimebird is different — each new chime automatically replaces the previous one. You only ever see the latest time.
From the grandeur of Westminster bells to a gentle bird song at dawn. Choose the sound that fits your environment — or let AI voices announce the exact time.
The built-in health checker monitors notification permissions, system volume, silent mode, and Focus mode conflicts. If something could prevent your chimes — you'll know first.
Every screen designed to be simple, beautiful, and out of your way.
Every feature exists to help you feel time passing — without cluttering your day.
Chime every 15, 20, 30, 45, or 60 minutes. Set active hours and weekday filters so chimes only ring when you need them.
Each new chime automatically replaces the previous one. Your lock screen only ever shows the latest — no notification pile-up.
Westminster bells, Zen temple bowl, bird song, wind chime, piano, and soft beep. Plus AI voices in English & Chinese that announce the time.
Distinct sounds for hour, half-hour, and quarter-hour. Know roughly what time it is without looking at a screen.
Built-in diagnostics automatically detect notification permission issues, volume level, silent mode, and Focus conflicts — with guided fixes.
Zero data collection, zero analytics, zero ads. Your chime settings stay on your device. Pure privacy by design.
Configure once, then forget about it. Chimebird handles the rest.
Pick how often you want to hear a chime — from every 15 minutes to once an hour. Set your active hours and skip weekends if you like.
Browse 6 premium sound themes and 3 AI voice packs. Preview each one and find the tone that fits your day.
Chimebird runs quietly in the background. No need to open the app again — it just works. The health checker ensures nothing breaks after iOS updates.
Whether it's ADHD, deep work, or mindfulness — Chimebird keeps you anchored.
Gentle audio anchors break hyperfocus loops and rebuild your sense of time throughout the day.
Keep your work rhythm without constantly checking the clock. Know when to take breaks, join meetings, or wrap up.
Use periodic chimes as a cue to pause, breathe, and return to the present moment.
Perceive time through sound when you can't see a clock. Distinct tones for different times of day.
Chimebird is an iOS app that plays premium hourly chimes at customizable intervals (15, 20, 30, 45, or 60 minutes). Unlike other chime apps, each notification automatically replaces the previous one, keeping your lock screen clean.
Chimebird uses a shared notification thread identifier. When a new chime fires, it replaces the previous notification instead of stacking on top of it. You only ever see the latest chime — no notification clutter.
Chimebird includes 6 sound themes: Westminster bells, Zen temple bowl, bird song, wind chime, piano note, and soft beep. There are also 3 AI voice packs (gentle, calm, bright) that announce the time in English or Chinese. Free users get 3 themes; a one-time $4.99 purchase unlocks everything forever.
Yes. Chimebird was designed with ADHD users in mind. Regular gentle chimes act as audio anchors that help you stay aware of passing time without requiring you to check a clock. Many users with time blindness find that periodic chimes help break hyperfocus and maintain daily routines.
Chimebird respects your system settings. In Do Not Disturb or Focus modes, chimes may be silenced depending on your iOS notification settings. The built-in health checker will alert you if your current settings might prevent chimes from playing.
Chimebird is free with 3 sound themes and hourly chimes. A one-time purchase of $4.99 unlocks all intervals, all 6 sound themes, and 3 voice packs — forever. No subscriptions, no recurring charges.
No. Chimebird collects zero personal data. All settings are stored locally on your device. There are no analytics, no tracking, and no third-party SDKs. Sound files are bundled in the app — no network requests are made for audio.
Chimebird requires iOS 17 or later. It works on all iPhones that support iOS 17, including iPhone XS and newer.
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