Big Ben

Name: Big Ben
Rating: 3.8 (37 reviews)
Author: Ettore Software Ltd.

by Ettore Software Ltd.

iPhone

Abandoned risk Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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At a glance: $0.99

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Entertainment
Travel

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Key functions

Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Family Sharing	Yes	Unknown	App Store	Store published

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Price: $0.99

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

Ratings & reviews

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3.8 37 ratings · App Store

4/5Love it but...
... Really wish the app volume would correspond with the ringtone volume on your phone. I keep mine turned low, and would prefer the chimes to match. Also wish that if your phone is set to silent, the chimes don't sound like you're getting a text message every 15 minutes! Please add these features on the next update. Otherwise I love it, it makes me miss London so much!

hf080677 · 31 Jul 2026
2/5Would be nice if it worked …
I installed this app just after iOS 15 was released, which knocked out an app, similar to this one, which I was using. When I installed this app, I discovered, to my chagrin, that it only worked when the app was displaying on the screen. If I went to another app, or if my screen locked, then Big Ben stopped working. Hoping there would be an update to the app, I didn’t delete it. The update came, approximately six months ago, but the same problems persist. I have Notifications turned on—including Sound—for the app, but it isn’t working. I’m running iOS 15.5. What’s the use of having an app that helps you keep track of time if it doesn’t operate in the background?

VoiceOver user. · 31 Jul 2026
4/5Very nice, but one thing could be changed
I love this app, it works like the real thing, although the chimes could be changed, since the recording that’s being used are the chimes from a while back, I wish that the present day chimes, which after the revavation now have a softer sweeter sound: PLEASE TAKE THIS INTO CONCEDERATION

prr643fan · 31 Jul 2026
5/5This is Awesome
Big Ben is my favorite attraction in the whole world. I was saddened when I could not hear him when I came to London back in 2017. I used Big Ben as a church theme, and have the chimes as a ringtone. Thank you for this. I know I sound stupid, but this app is probably one of the best reasons I have an iPhone. He’s like an old friend...long story 😭😭😭 I hope this app continues onward!

Genesis one · 31 Jul 2026
2/5Carrie
Did used to work wonderfully until I upgraded to iOS 15. I am officially impaired, the app was acting weird. The voiceover would always give me a vocal notification with the chime every quarter hour and every hour. It never did that before. I took the offer and reinstalled it. Now I have no sound and all notifications are on. I am very upset as I love this app. Please tell me what to do to fix it and I will change the rating

pastor says · 31 Jul 2026

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Versions

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1.0
2.0
new high quality Big Ben art day photo from 7am, night from 8pm new high quality sounds now chimes the Westminster Quarters, even when the app is not running (can be turned on/off in the options)
2.1
This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. • Now works with iOS 9, while still supporting versions 7 and 8. • Supports all four iPhone screen sizes: 4, 5, 6 and 6 plus. • Supports 3D Touch home screen shortcuts on iPhone 6s and 6s plus to quickly toggle digital clock and chimes on/off. • Improved support for VoiceOver accessibility. • The movement of the minutes hand is now gradual. No full screen iPad support yet, but it will come at a later date.
2.1.1
Updated notification code for compatibility with latest OS.
2.1.2
Restores background chiming, which was reported missing on some devices running the latest system.
2.1.3 · 17 Dec 2021
Fixes crash reported by users.

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