# HeyClock — The Talking Alarm Clock

> Audible alarm clock and reminder system for time management. (iPhone/iPad app by Nicholas Pawlowski.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyclock/id1481913601 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nicholas Pawlowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481795230)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.1 · 9 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-12-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyclock/id1481913601/reviews.md

## What is HeyClock?

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.
 
To try out the app before committing to the purchase, check out HeyClock Lite on the app store, which works the same way but has fewer customization options and can store only two routines at a time.

## Key features

- Speaks time aloud with custom messages
- Routine and temporary alarm settings
- Single and interval alarm options
- Background operation
- Customizable notification styles
- GPS time monitoring

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyclock/id1481913601/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Does what it promises

*2023-04-14*

So I bought this to use as a reminder tool for my 6 year old, to pack Library book on Wednesdays, Tennis racquet on Fridays, Golf set on Mondays, Its story time, time to brush and sleep etc etc ! 
It’s customisation allows a great deal of flexibility and Ive been able to achieve what I downloaded this for ! 
So, so far its 5/5 .. thanks ti the developers for thinking & implementing the idea .. & making it painfree 🤗💕

### 1/5 — Doesn’t do anything.

*2022-12-27*

As far as I can tell, this app does nothing. Tried to set numerous alarms, they never went off at their set times. It shouldn’t be possible to just upload whatever trash you want to this app store, this is not Google.

### 5/5 — Life changing

*2022-04-11*

I have always struggled with attention deficit disorder. This app has changed my life. It's helped me throughout my work day. It is too easy to ignore a timer or a regular alarm. The fact that you can use this app to set voice reminders is what makes it so good. It's helped me establish routines and made my hectic work day very manageable. Best $2 I ever spent. My boss even loves how much my work has improved since getting this app. Yes you have to keep it running in the background due to APPLE'S security restrictions. That's not the app developer's fault. That's apple's fault. I just keep my kid off my phone and a lock screen.

### 1/5 — Volume of Alarm

*2022-01-30*

Unfortunately the alarm is not loud at all, I set it for today and heard nothing , please make the person speaking loud or add a bell feature or some kind of loud noise with it.

**Developer response:** Apple doesn’t permit apps to change their own volume levels- if the voice is quiet in HeyClock, it’s because you’ve turned your phone’s volume down. HeyClock is forced to play at the same volume level as all other media on your phone.

### 3/5 — Almost great

*2021-09-22*

I’ve tried several alarm apps and this one had all of the best features I wanted, the concept itself is fantastic. It has to be running in order to work, however, which is a unfortunately a dealbreaker. Between my kids grabbing my phone and quitting apps, or forgetting in the hectic evening rush to make sure that it’s all set up, running and left open, this app is sadly not reliable enough to be my go-to. The idea is great, and does work, but requiring that kind of daily attention from someone who’s already combatting time blindness is not a great fit.

### 2/5 — Again, it is not functioning

*2021-09-13*

It would be helpful if you would tell us the settings that need to be adjusted so that the bloody thing works

### 1/5 — Alarms shouldn’t require locations to work!

*2020-01-21*

Can’t use it unless I provide it with permission to access my location on always. I wish I could get a refund.

**Developer response:** Apple doesn’t allow applications to run in the background without either providing location service permission, or audio-recording capabilities (literally, that's it. Those are the only means of letting an app run code in the background without getting killed by the OS).
The App Store description clearly states that it uses location services to accomplish its functions, and even mentions HeyClock Lite, the free version you can use to try it out first and make sure you like it before spending money on it.
I'm sorry you didn't realize that the app needs location service access to work, but the only thing the app uses GPS data for is the timestamp- your actual location isn't saved or uploaded or analyzed in any way, if you're worried about privacy.

### 5/5 — VERY helpful for ADD

*2019-12-15*

I helped beta test this app for a couple months and it has helped me so much with my struggle of losing track of time. My most important alarm is the one that tells me to leave for work. Before I started using HeyClock, I would constantly lose track of time playing games on my phone or doing chores before work and as a result of that, I was very frequently late to work. 
Now, with the help of having my phone actually telling me the time verbally and also telling me it’s time to go to work, I’ve been able to consistently make it to work on time!
I’ve also been able to set routine alarms up for household chores that don’t necessarily need to be done every day. I typically forget or get distracted and have a terrible time getting household chores done, but having my phone verbally remind me “hey go do the laundry” and stuff like that is helping me make better habits for myself.
There’s something about actually being verbally told the time and what my task or reminder is that has helped me more than just using the standard phone alarms and reminders.

## Frequently asked questions about HeyClock

### What is HeyClock?

HeyClock is a paid productivity app designed to help manage time-blindness and serve as an audible reminder system. It speaks the time out loud and offers various alarm customization options.

### How does HeyClock work in the background?

HeyClock can operate from the background, meaning alarms will sound even if your phone is locked or another app is in use, provided HeyClock is open on your device.

### What are the GPS options in HeyClock?

HeyClock offers Regular GPS Pings, which check timestamps periodically, and GPS Low Power, which only activates alarms when you are near a set Home Location to conserve battery.

### Can I try HeyClock before buying?

Yes, you can try HeyClock Lite on the app store. It functions similarly but has fewer customization options and can store only two routines.

### What devices does HeyClock support?

HeyClock is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is HeyClock updated?

The latest version of HeyClock is 1.3, which was last updated on March 9, 2020. It was initially released on December 14, 2019.

### Does HeyClock have ads?

No, HeyClock does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application with a one-time purchase price of $1.99.

### What is the user rating for HeyClock?

HeyClock has a rating of 3.3 stars based on 10 user ratings. This suggests a mixed user sentiment.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2020-03-09

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.

### 1.2 — 2020-01-04

- Another bug fix for routines that start before midnight and end after midnight triggering too early
- Temporary routines can now be paused

### 1.1 — 2019-12-30

Bug fix: occasional app crash when checking an interval routine that starts before midnight and ends after midnight.

### 1.0 — 2019-12-15

No release notes.

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## More apps by Nicholas Pawlowski

- [HeyClock Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyclock-lite/id1486977525)

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

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