Five Bells User Reviews

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Stopped Working

Stopped working after latest iOS update on iPhone 11 Pro. Sad now. Another bell app had done this and they are no more. Hope updates are pending

IpadOS 17 killed it.

After each IOS update I had to turn the bells ON. But with IPadOS 17 it stooped chiming. I have no clue how to adjust the IOS settings if there is a fix. The app no longer has a support website. It was great while it lasted.

Looked, tried, disliked, until this

Thank you for this app, which is exactly what I was looking for. Every other nautical/navy clock app has weird behavior with the current iOS version, or wants way too much money, or ??? This app acts exactly as I hoped, has options, managed the banners (or none!!) correctly and has decent bell sounds. THANK YOU!!!
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Very Happy

Very happy with this app. Ever since Weems & Plath discontinued their ship’s bell app, I have been looking for a replacement ship’s bell/clock. So glad I found this one. I like the sound and volume level of the bells. We’ll done, and am really enjoying it.

Only wish could be on my Apple watch also.

Due to a medical condition I loose track of time. This app has been so helpful keeping me on track. Only wish I could have it along even when not carrying my iPhone.

Simple and useful free features

Easy to use. Quiet hours feature is a big plus. Dog watch bells also nice plus at no charge.

Apple iwatch

If you have an Apple Watch, this app doesn’t work. You don’t hear the bells on the phone. It sends a notification to the watch and it’s only one ding. Thankfully this is a free app. Maybe if it worked, I’d give it 5 stars.

Response from developer

I’m sorry to hear that you’re not happy with the app. If you take a look in the ‘Help and FAQs’ within the app, there is a section titled ‘If you have an Apple Watch…’, this should solve the problem. If it doesn’t solve the problem, you can contact me directly through the same Help screen.

Ships bell

I like the app, when it works. It strikes when it wants to & not always when required??? Whats up app???

Very nautical

Really dig this app. I’m a mariner who spent 40 years at sea and have retired and this little reminder every hour is pleasant.

Too loud

I like this app but deleted it after a couple of days. It really needs a volume control or at least a loud/medium/quiet switch like the old Weems and Plath app did. Otherwise, worked great. Would give it five stars if fixed. Also wish it chimed rather than clanged.

Response from developer

There are two different volume levels for the default bell sound and a gentler chime. These can be found in the settings. Overall volume is determined by the volume for notifications on the device and cannot be controlled easily by developers. I am looking for ways around this though. If you need any help, please get in touch through the app.

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