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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 27, 2012
  • March 1, 2026

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This app helps you precisely time bell strikes, inspired by a Japanese New Year's tradition. It allows customization of strike intervals and counts, with a special mode to ensure the final strike lands exactly at midnight. Features include sound and vibration alerts, with additional modes for quick starts and timing challenges.

Customizable strike interval and count
Joya Mode for precise midnight timing
Sound and vibration alerts
Device stays awake while timer runs
Compass for orientation
Start Now and Game Mode (Beta)
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What's New in JoyaTimer

7.2

March 1, 2026

• Start Now (Beta): quick-start support for late-evening use • Game Mode (Beta): timing challenge for accurate bell strikes • End-time setting: choose when the ringing should finish • (7.1) Improved judgement accuracy and score display • (7.1) Enhanced mic threshold tuning and effects • (7.2) Enhanced scoreboard and high-score effects

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User reviews

Not Working on XR

No sound at all from neither speaker nor earphone. Compass does not respond with move. No stop nor pause button which forces to close the app to stop the cycle once it’s started.

Response from developer

Thanks for your comment. Turn off the silent mode of your phone please. Also, is you turn on the Joya mode of the app, it prevent pause of the timer because the mode for the Joya no kane event. I am not sure about the compass problem on XR device, sorry.

OK but needs some tweaking.

I love the simplicity of this app and the graphical display. Very easy to see how much time is remaining on the clock.

The things I don't like are:

1) The program does not honor my iPad's volume setting. Regardless of where I set my volume, this program ding's loud, even when I have my device set to MUTE!

2) I did not find any easy way of resetting the timer once it's underway. If I accidentally start the timer, the only way I can find to start over is to quit the program.

3) I'm not sure why I must have two outside ring segments. If I simply want to count down 60 seconds, I must have two outside rings and the first one goes away when I start the timer. I'm sure there is a logical reason for this functionality but I can't figure it out.
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FAQ

What is JoyaTimer used for?

JoyaTimer is a specialized timer app designed to help users accurately time a series of bell strikes, inspired by the Japanese New Year's tradition of 'Joya no Kane'. It ensures the final strike lands precisely at a set time, like midnight.

How does Joya Mode work in JoyaTimer?

Joya Mode automatically calculates and displays when you need to start the first strike so that the last strike concludes exactly at your desired end time. This feature is designed for precision timing, especially for events like New Year's Eve.

Does JoyaTimer have vibration support?

Yes, JoyaTimer offers vibration support on iPhones to complement its sound alerts. This feature provides an additional sensory cue for the timed strikes.

Can I adjust the timing accuracy in JoyaTimer?

Yes, JoyaTimer includes a 'Time Correction' feature, added in version 2.9, to manually adjust for device clock inaccuracies. This is useful as network time synchronization is not assumed when using Airplane Mode.

What are the new features in recent versions of JoyaTimer?

Recent updates, starting with Ver. 7, introduced 'Start Now' for quick starts and 'Game Mode' for timing challenges. Improvements have also been made to judgment accuracy, score display, and scoreboard effects.

Is JoyaTimer available on Android?

Based on the provided data, JoyaTimer is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. There is no mention of Android compatibility.

How often is JoyaTimer updated?

JoyaTimer was last updated on March 1, 2026, with version 7.2. The app was initially released on January 27, 2012, indicating a history of updates over time.

What is the user rating for JoyaTimer?

JoyaTimer has a rating of 2.0 stars based on 2 ratings. This suggests a limited number of user reviews are available.