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Five Bells

Five Bells

Ship's Bells wherever you are

198 ratings
39 reviews
🔧 Utilities
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Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 15, 2021
  • June 12, 2022

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Developer

Mark Gould
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About

This app replicates the traditional ship's bell system for marking time and watch changes. Users can configure bell sequences, set hourly chimes, and schedule quiet times. It also offers additional information for sailors.

✓Traditional ship's bell simulation
✓Configurable bell sequences
✓Hourly single bell option
✓Scheduled quiet time
✓Maritime information for sailors
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Five Bells. Based on 198 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 18 positives and 12 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 🔔Great bell sounds
  • 👍Exactly what users wanted
  • 💡Useful for time tracking
  • 💰Free with donation option
  • 🌙Quiet hours feature appreciated
  • 🧭Tells sunrise/sunset times
  • 🎖️Good for Navy/Coast Guard background
  • ✅Works well generally
  • 👍Pleasant sounding bells
  • 🚀Fast, helpful tech support
  • 🎯Perfect for measuring day passage
  • 🎶Pleasant bell sound resonance
  • 👍Simple and useful free features
  • 🌟Best nautical time app
  • 😊Makes users feel nostalgic
  • 🗣️Catches attention of other boaters
  • 👍Great learning tool
  • 💯Acts exactly as hoped

Negative things

  • 🐛Quiet time feature doesn't work
  • ⏰Time incorrect/chiming late
  • 🔇Silence function doesn't work
  • 🔊Too loud, needs volume control
  • 🔔Half-hour bell can be annoying
  • ⌚Doesn't work on Apple Watch
  • ⚠️Number of bells doubled on iPad
  • 🔊Bell pitch too low for outdoors
  • 🔔App doubles strikes sometimes
  • ⚙️Needs tweaking, bell sound choice
  • 🐛Bells stopped working after iOS update
  • ❓Bells strike when they want
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What's New in Five Bells

1.4

June 12, 2022

A few bugs have been squashed. A background image can now be added to the dashboard. screen. FAQs and support information has been updated.

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User reviews

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I wish you joy!

Nothing beats this app. I love it. A glass of wine with you, sir!
RedPilled15RedPilled15

Perfect

Just perfect.
sds101sds101

Five bells 🔔 GREAT

Thank you for having such a good bell 🔔 clock app had an tried others some not loud enough an or not working at all ect, but this one is the best one update it once in awhile an maybe a nicer clock but good other wise 👍👍👍👍👍
Johnny3301Johnny3301

Fun

It’s fun. I pretty much can tell time with it all through the night. It’s not intrusive, it’s sort of subliminal

During the day it’s a conversation starter.

Old sailors hardly seem to hear it.
EdisloEdislo

Time incorrect

I’ve had this app for quite a while and love it but just recently it started chiming late. Not sure if this can be fixed by the designers but I hope it can. Please try!
StunsalStunsal
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

9 issues

Quiet time feature doesn't work

Bug

Time incorrect, chiming late

Bug

Silence function doesn't work

Bug

App doesn't work on Apple Watch, only one ding

Bug

Number of bells doubled on iPad compared to iPhone

Bug

App strikes bells when it wants, not always when required

Bug

Bells stopped working after iOS 17 upgrade

Bug

App doubles strikes (e.g., 16 bells at noon)

Bug

Developer webpage link goes to an error

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Requested Features

6 requests

Nicer clock interface

Feature

Volume control or loud/medium/quiet switch

Feature

Option to leave out half-hour bell

Feature

Ability to have app on Apple Watch

Feature

Choice of bell sounds

Feature

Fix Apple Watch integration

Feature

FAQ

What is the Five Bells app?

Five Bells is an application designed to replicate the traditional ship's bell system. It allows users to experience the historical method of marking time and watch changes aboard ships directly on their iPhone.

How can I customize the bells?

You can configure the bells to sound a traditional or a simplified sequence. Additionally, there's an option to have a single bell struck every hour, providing a consistent timekeeping mechanism.

Does the app have a quiet mode?

Yes, the app features a scheduled quiet-time option. This allows you to set a specific period during which the bells will not sound, preventing disturbances.

Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with options for in-app purchases. These purchases may unlock additional features or customization options beyond the core functionality.

Who would find this app useful?

This app is primarily designed for sailors or anyone with an interest in maritime tradition. It provides a way to engage with historical seafaring practices and offers relevant information for sailors.