# HeyClock Lite — The Talking Alarm Clock

> Audible alarm clock and reminder system with GPS time monitoring. (iPhone/iPad app by Nicholas Pawlowski.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyclock-lite/id1486977525 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nicholas Pawlowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481795230)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.44/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.1 · 9 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-12-14
- Data updated: 2026-07-23
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyclock-lite/id1486977525/reviews.md

## What is HeyClock Lite?

HeyClock is designed to help manage time-blindness and serve as an audible reminder system.
 
• Speaks the time out loud, along with an optional custom message
 
• Set routine alarms (repeat regularly on certain days of the week) or temporary alarms (activate once and then disappear, for one-time events).
 
• Alarms can be single (alarm sounds once) or interval (alarm sounds at regular intervals within a time window).
 
• Works from the background. Alarms will sound even if your phone is locked or another app is in use, as long as HeyClock is open on your phone.
 
• Choose notification style: voice, voice and notification, or notification only.

• Choose which voice HeyClock uses for alarms
 
• HeyClock monitors the time by checking GPS timestamps from your phone’s Location Services.
There are two GPS options:
 - Regular GPS Pings: Checks GPS timestamps about once every 15 seconds to five minutes, depending on the amount of time until the next alarm.
 - GPS Low Power: Alarms will only activate if you are near a Home Location. Set up to three different Home Locations.
Use this mode to conserve battery power, or if you do not want alarms to go off when you are out and about.
 
This is the lite version of HeyClock, which allows only two routines, one home location, and limited message customization.  For unlimited routines, three home locations, and significantly more message customization, look for the full HeyClock version on the app store.

## Key features

- Speaks time and custom messages
- Routine and temporary alarms
- Single and interval alarms
- Background operation
- GPS time monitoring
- Voice and notification styles

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyclock-lite/id1486977525/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Cannot hear

*2024-10-01*

Great idea, easy to set up, need a volume control on the app, can barely hear it

### 5/5 — Just what’s needed without unnecessary complexities

*2023-06-20*

I prayed The LOTS JESÚS CHRIST for an app that could do this and The next app I clicked was this one! Game changer. Just what’s needed as all the other apps I tried before the prayer were very complex with a lot of extra useless options and complexities. Skilled programmers make simple of complex tasks.

### 5/5 — Best out there!

*2022-02-12*

Tried so so many apps to do my quarter-hourly voice reminder after Chime stopped working. This one offers the flexibility I want! It announces the time in 15 minute intervals which help me get ready for work. Thank you app developer!!!

### 5/5 — Dynamic App

*2021-09-07*

I’m testing this app, so far the interface is very easy to understand , the tools are easy to manipulate! I’m very happy with it and the price is fantastic ! I recommend this application to everyone, thanks to the developers, fantastic work !

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2020-01-14*

Great app that adds alarm functionality lacking from the default alarm app.

### 5/5 — Super useful, better than regular alarms

*2019-12-16*

I really like how this app says the time and message out loud. With a regular alarm, if I’m focused on something else, I tend to just shut off the annoying noise right away and ignore it. With this app, I don’t have to read or think, it just tells me what I need to do. If once isn’t enough, I can set it to repeat during a time window, so if I tune it out the first time it will remind me after a few minutes. If I do the thing and don’t need any more reminders, I can just pause it until next time.

I have reminders set up to leave for work on time, take breaks during the workday, go home on time, feed my cat, and keep track of time during the weekends so I don’t end up feeling like I wasted them. It really helps!

## Frequently asked questions about HeyClock Lite

### What is HeyClock Lite?

HeyClock Lite is a free productivity app designed to help manage time blindness and serve as an audible reminder system. It speaks the time aloud and offers customizable alarms.

### How does HeyClock Lite help with time blindness?

It provides audible time announcements and customizable alarms that can be set to repeat regularly or for one-time events, offering a consistent audible cue for time.

### Can HeyClock Lite alarms sound when the app is closed?

Yes, HeyClock Lite works from the background. Alarms will sound even if your phone is locked or another app is in use, as long as HeyClock Lite is open on your phone.

### Does HeyClock Lite have ads?

No, HeyClock Lite does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ads.

### What are the limitations of HeyClock Lite?

The Lite version allows only two routine alarms, one home location for GPS features, and limited message customization. For more features, the full version is available.

### How accurate is HeyClock Lite's time monitoring?

HeyClock Lite monitors time by checking GPS timestamps. It offers regular GPS pings or a GPS Low Power mode that activates alarms only when near a set Home Location.

### What devices is HeyClock Lite available on?

HeyClock Lite is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### When was HeyClock Lite last updated?

The latest version of HeyClock Lite was last updated on March 9, 2020.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.3 — 2020-03-09

Matched HeyClock Lite's version number to HeyClock's version number.Fixed a bug where changing an interval alarm to a single alarm and then modifying the start time could result in the alarm going off on an additional day.
Added a link to the FAQ on the settings page.

### 1.1 — 2020-01-04

- Bug fix: occasional app crash when checking an interval routine that starts before midnight and ends after midnight.
- Name change to conform to Apple naming guidelines: HeyClock Free -> HeyClock Lite
- Typo/misspelling correction in screenshots.
- Lite version now limited to two regular routines.
- Temporary Routines can now be paused.

### 1.0 — 2019-12-15

No release notes.

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## More apps by Nicholas Pawlowski

- [HeyClock](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyclock/id1481913601)

All apps by Nicholas Pawlowski: https://appshunter.io/developer/1481795230

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