# AlarmTune — Custom Volume for Every Alarm

> Custom Volume for Every Alarm (iPhone/iPad app by 贺 周.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarmtune/id6762519501 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [贺 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815397078)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free (on sale, was $2.99)
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarmtune/id6762519501/reviews.md

## What is AlarmTune?

Wake up on your terms with AlarmTune -- the alarm clock with independent volume control for every alarm, plus reliable alarm delivery even in silent mode.

Most alarm apps tie your alarm volume to your system ringer volume. If you turned down your music before bed, your morning alarm might not wake you up. AlarmTune solves this with independent volume per alarm and a three-layer reliability system that works when it matters most.

KEY FEATURES

Independent Volume Control
Set a unique volume level for each alarm. Your 6 AM wake-up can blast at maximum while your noon reminder plays at a whisper.

Three-Layer Silent Mode Reliability
Alarms fire reliably even when your phone is on silent mode or the screen is locked:
1. Background Audio Keeper -- pre-schedules audio for background playback
2. System Volume Boost -- raises system volume when alarm fires, restores on stop
3. Critical Notification Fallback -- plays even if app is force-quit

Force-Quit Protection
Your chosen alarm sound and volume are pre-rendered on-device. If the app is force-quit or killed in background, the notification still plays your exact sound at your chosen volume -- not a generic system tone.

Background Alarm Guard
Toggle in Settings to keep alarms protected in the background. Reliability indicators show whether each alarm will ring in silent mode.

Volume Presets
Five presets: Whisper, Gentle, Moderate, Loud, Maximum. One-tap selection or fine-tune with the slider.

Gradual Fade-In
Increases alarm volume from a safe minimum to your chosen level over 1-30 seconds. Wake up naturally.

Video Backgrounds
8 cinematic videos across 4 categories (Storm, Nature, City, Cozy). Each plays with its own audio. Import custom videos from Photos or Files with format hints and smart error alerts. Video alarms now work reliably even when the app is force-quit.

Apple Music Integration
Pick any song from your Apple Music library as your alarm sound.

Custom Sound Import
Import your own audio files from the Files app. Supports MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF, and CAF. Supported formats are shown in the import screen. If import fails, you get a specific error message. Premium unlocks unlimited imports.

AI Sound Generation
Create unique alarm sounds with 4 AI styles. Premium unlocks unlimited generation.

Sound Shuffle
Auto-rotate alarm sounds daily or weekly. No more alarm fatigue.

30+ Alarm Sounds
Built-in sounds across 5 categories: Loud, Nature, Gentle, Classic, Fun.

Flexible Scheduling
One-time or repeating alarms. One-time alarms auto-disable after firing.

Snooze Control
Custom snooze duration. Snoozed alarms reschedule with background reliability.

Alarm Categories
Organize by Work, Weekend, Important, Nap, Medication with icons and colors.

Audio Fallback Protection
If your sound is unavailable, falls back to a default so you never miss an alarm.

Vibration Option
Enable vibration on any alarm for tactile wake-up. Vibrate works even with sound off for discreet alerts.

Accessibility
Full VoiceOver support with clearly labeled controls and Dynamic Type for adjustable text sizes.

Notification Permission
Requests permission on first alarm and guides you to Settings if denied.

WHO IS ALARMTUNE FOR?
- Heavy sleepers who need the loudest alarm that cannot be muted
- Light sleepers who want a gentle, progressive wake-up
- Shift workers who need different volumes at different times

NO DATA COLLECTION
We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION:
- Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase.
- Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
- You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase.
- Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.

Download AlarmTune today and never worry about your alarm volume again.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2026-08-11

- MP3 Import Fixed: We fixed a bug where some MP3 files (especially from Safari downloads or email) could not appear in the file picker. You can now import MP3s from anywhere.
- Video Format Guidance: Video import now shows supported formats (MP4, MOV, M4V) in the import screen, and failure messages now tell you exactly what went wrong.
- Centralized Format Constants: Audio and video format lists are now unified in one place across the app, ensuring consistent behavior in import, playback, and error messages.
- Performance and reliability improvements.

### 1.5 — 2026-08-11

- Audio Import Clarity: Supported formats (MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF, CAF) are now displayed directly in the import screen, so you always know what works before you pick a file.
- Smart Format Validation: Unsupported file formats are now rejected before copying, preventing confusing situations where a file appears to import but does not show up. You get a clear message telling you exactly which formats are supported.
- Precise Error Alerts: Import failure alerts now show specific reasons -- unsupported format, file access denied, or copy error -- instead of a generic message. No more guessing what went wrong.
- Centralized Audio Format Management: Audio format lists are now unified across the app, ensuring consistent playback and import behavior.
- Performance and reliability improvements.

### 1.4 — 2026-07-20

- Video Alarm Reliability Fix: Video alarms now work reliably when the app is force-quit. The alarm triggers on time, and when you open the app, the video alarm UI appears correctly with video audio playing.
- Fixed issue where video alarms would play bridge audio instead of video audio when the app was killed.
- Fixed race condition where app state was lost during cold launch, causing video alarms to be incorrectly stopped.
- Improved persistence of videoSound mode state across app restarts using UserDefaults.
- Stop/Snooze actions now properly clean up video alarm state to prevent stale data.
- Performance and reliability improvements.

### 1.3 — 2026-07-11

- Silent Mode Reliability: Three-layer alarm protection ensures your alarm rings even on silent -- background audio keeper, system volume boost, and critical notification fallback.
- System Volume Boost: Alarms now automatically raise your system volume to maximum when they fire. Original volume is restored on stop.
- Background Alarm Guard: New toggle in Settings keeps alarms protected in the background. Reliability indicators show whether each alarm will ring in silent mode.
- Snooze Reliability Fix: Snoozed alarms now reschedule with full background audio protection.
- Reliability Indicators: Alarm edit screen shows whether each alarm is reliable, partial, or at risk in silent mode.
- Audio Fallback: If your selected sound is unavailable, the app falls back to a default sound.
- Performance and reliability improvements.

### 1.2 — 2026-07-08

- Video Backgrounds: Watch 8 cinematic videos when your alarm rings, across 4 categories (Storm, Nature, City, Cozy). Preview videos inline before selecting.
- Video Alarm Mode: Selecting a video automatically uses its audio track. Alarm cards show "Video" badge to clearly indicate the alarm type.
- Apple Music Integration: Wake up to any song from your Apple Music library.
- Custom Sound Import: Import your own audio files from the Files app as alarm sounds.
- AI Sound Generation: Generate unique alarm sounds with 4 styles -- Calm, Energetic, Nature, and Retro.
- Sound Shuffle: Automatically rotate your alarm sound daily or weekly to prevent alarm fatigue.
- Premium Subscription: Optional monthly or yearly subscription to unlock unlimited imports and AI sound generation.
- Custom Video Import: Import your own videos from Photos or Files as alarm backgrounds.
- Accessibility: Full VoiceOver support with labeled controls, and Dynamic Type for adjustable text sizes.
- Reliability: Improved alarm delivery with dismiss action handling, audio fallback protection, and crash recovery.

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