Alarm Sets
Group titled alarms into reusable routines, then start or stop the entire schedule with one switch.
Native macOS time alerts
ChimeSet
Reusable alarm sets, one-time Quick Alarms, hourly chimes, and spoken reminders that keep your day on track without breaking focus.
Free download · One alarm set included · One-time unlock for unlimited sets
Stay aware of time
Structure when you need it. A quick alarm when you don't.
Build reusable groups of alarms for work routines, classes, presentations, Pomodoro sessions, and recurring checkpoints. For a one-time reminder, schedule a Quick Alarm in a click. Up Next keeps titled alarms visible, while sounds, spoken titles, and menu-bar controls let you stay on schedule without watching the clock.
Built for real routines
Everything you need for flexible time alerts.
Quick Alarms
Schedule a local one-time alarm in minutes or at a chosen time using presets, custom values, or keyboard shortcuts.
Flexible Schedules
Use fixed times, hourly minute marks, or From Now sequences, with daily, weekday, custom-day, and calendar-aware repeats.
Sound and Spoken Titles
Choose system sounds, import audio, announce time, or have each alarm title read in your preferred macOS voice.
Up Next and Menu Bar
See titled upcoming alarms, switch between time and countdown, and reach Quick Alarms or alarm sets from the menu bar.
iCloud or Local
Sync alarm sets across your Macs by default, or keep them on one Mac and copy existing sets when switching storage.
One place for every rhythm
See the whole day before the next chime.
Keep recurring schedules, one-time alerts, and the alarms remaining today together in one compact Mac window.
Focused Workday
Deep-work blocks, hourly resets, Pomodoro intervals, and a one-time reminder.
Daily Routine
Morning checkpoints, hydration cues, and an evening workout in one view.
Presentation Day
Sound check, room opening, presentation milestones, and a timed editing sprint.
Choose the rhythm
Specific times, hourly chimes, or timers from now.
09:00
Specific Time
Fixed alarms with individual titles and sounds for meetings, class starts, or daily checkpoints.
:00 · :30
Every Hour
Chime on titled minute marks inside a time range, with flexible repeat days and calendar exclusions.
25m → 5m
From Now
Start repeating intervals or a titled sequence immediately, including elapsed-time announcements.
App walkthrough
See ChimeSet in action.
Watch a guided tour of ChimeSet's alarm sets, hourly chimes, From Now timers, menu-bar controls, spoken announcements, and settings.
Quick tutorials
Useful Mac timer setups in under 30 seconds.
Follow three short, practical guides for hourly time awareness, Pomodoro focus sessions, and weekday work-hour reminders.
Hourly awareness
How to Stop Losing Track of Time on Your Mac
Add gentle cues at selected minute marks so you notice time passing without breaking your focus.
Watch on YouTubeFocus routine
How to Make a Pomodoro Timer on Mac
Build a reusable 25-minute focus and 5-minute break sequence with distinct sounds for each transition.
Watch on YouTubeWeekday schedule
Get a Reminder Before Each Work Hour Ends
Chime at :50 every hour from 9 AM to 6 PM on weekdays, with no evening or weekend interruptions.
Watch on YouTubeGood to know
Questions before installing.
What is ChimeSet best for?
Quick one-time reminders, hourly time checks, structured work routines, presentations, classes, recurring checkpoints, Pomodoro sessions, and any workflow where timing matters.
Can ChimeSet read alarm titles aloud?
Yes. ChimeSet can read an alarm's title after its sound, or read the title by itself when alarm sound is off. Voice alarms can also announce time or elapsed duration.
Can I create a one-time alarm without making an alarm set?
Yes. Quick Alarms schedule a local one-time alert after a chosen number of minutes or at a time of day, without using an alarm-set slot.
Does ChimeSet sync across Macs?
iCloud Sync keeps alarm-set definitions available across Macs signed in with the same Apple ID. Turn it off to keep alarm sets on one Mac. Quick Alarms always remain local.
Flexible time alerts for macOS