# My Voice Alarm — user reviews > 68 indexed App Store user reviews of My Voice Alarm by Arlo Leach, rated 2.40/5 from 43 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-voice-alarm/id446401746/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-voice-alarm/id446401746.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 12 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 23 ## What do users think of My Voice Alarm? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 💡 Unique concept: voice recordings as alarms - 👍 Simple to use (for some) - 🚀 Works as intended (for some) - 👍 Developer responsive to feedback (historical) - 👍 Plays recording until stopped **Cons** - 🐛 Alarm doesn't work unless app is open - 🐛 Alarm doesn't work when phone sleeps - 🐛 Alarm doesn't sound at all (frequently) - 🐛 UI issues on older devices - 🐛 Dark mode visibility issues - 🐛 App freezes/locks up - 🐛 Buttons don't work - 🐛 Recording not accepted/saved - 🐛 Not functional after a month - 🐛 Basic and not practical - 🐛 Poorly designed controls - 🐛 Useless for multiple reminders **Commonly reported bugs** - Alarm does not go off - Alarm does not work unless app is open - Alarm does not work when phone goes to sleep - UI formatting issues on iPhone 7 - Dark mode has no control panel/visibility issues - App freezes/locks up - Buttons do not work - Recording not accepted or saved - App stops working after a month - Alarm counts down to next day instead of sounding - App turns off when phone goes to sleep - App doesn't work in background - Recording error code - App would not open - Alarm stuck on one recording and wouldn't stop - Doesn't work when screen is off - Keyboard not appearing to change alarm time - New recording screen not appearing - Phone goes into standby and alarm doesn't sound **Most requested features** - Multiple alarms - Ability to see set alarm on home screen - Dark mode support for visibility - Advanced version with multiple alarms - Option to close app and still have alarm work - Multiple alarms for different days of the week - Fix background operation issue - Fix app turning off when phone sleeps ## Newest reviews (12 of 68) ### 3/5 — Is it easy to actually set an alarm? *2025-02-17* First test. Will review again But should be a + one the home-screen. And you should be able to see the set on home screen. But cool concept. ### 2/5 — We’ll see! *2021-01-12* I just loaded this app and the formatting of the interface is all off and I’m using an iPhone 7. The actions work but it’s hit or miss trying to find where the button is on the screen! I somehow made a recording and set an alarm so we’ll see if this works. ### 2/5 — Worked for a month *2020-07-01* Then it stopped working. You’ve a great idea. Just need to fine tune the programming. ### 3/5 — Used to be perfect, no longer works *2019-10-17* I loved waking up to my own voice message but with the most recent iOS update, the alarm on longer works. Please update! ### 2/5 — Alarm *2019-10-08* When my phone goes to sleep it turns the app off....why ### 1/5 — This app did not work for me *2019-04-16* I couldn’t get the app to accept qnd save my recording even though I could play it back. Went for support and found nothing on the problem ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work waste of $ *2019-03-08, version 1.2* Alarm doesn’t go off. Disappointing since that’s its function !!! Need a Zero Star rating ### 1/5 — You can only set one alarm a time *2019-02-23* So if you want a wake up and a go to bed alarm seems you need to set it all the time ### 2/5 — Seriously great concept but only one alarm *2019-02-14* I bought this app thinking that I could set more than one alarm and has a great concept but who only needs one alarm. I bought this because I have multiple medications for my brain that I have to take throughout the day for a condition that I have and I needed this because I need to make sure that I don’t just snooze my alarm thinking it’s another phone call or another calendar reminder. Next time I have to sit and read two bunches of reviews to make sure that this is another app or only get to set one alarm. Please fix this bug and make it to where I can set multiple alarms. Otherwise this is a great concept and I’m glad I found it however next time I would prefer I don’t have to spend money on something that I can only set one alarm. ### 1/5 — Not worth it *2019-01-30* App only allows one alarm to be programmed. You can record multiple recordings for different things, but each time you have to go in and select the recording and change the alarm time it prior to needing it. And only works if app is left open. ### 1/5 — Didn’t work *2018-07-19* The alarm didn’t go off when I set it. And the app is so basic it doesn’t even really give you the certainty whether it’s on or not. I want a refund ### 4/5 — It works, here’s how: *2018-04-13* It took a couple tries. You have to leave it on and turn off all other alarms. Put your phone down with only the My Voice app open and go to bed. It wakes you up with your recording. It works and I’m glad I bought it for .99 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — ONE Alarm *2025-05-11* Nice idea, but I wanted to be able to set MULTIPLE alarms using my voice. So this is about as useful as a screen door in a submarine. ### 1/5 — Not so happy *2022-10-16* I found the description so personal and thought through and downloaded it, but it’s not as practical as I thought. I was hoping to be able to set a few different alarms but there is only one. Also my phones settings are on dark to protect my eyes but that way I can’t see the writing that I’m giving to the voice recording. It’s very basic everything. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2022-06-19* Alarm doesn’t work unless it’s open which makes it useless ### 1/5 — Don’t buy it *2021-10-20* The app isn’t worth the money it costs. Can only have one alarm. The controls are poorly designed. Disappointed! I want a refund. ### 1/5 — This is awful! *2021-03-07* I purchased this app recorded my voice set the alarm and it never ever ever goes off in the morning!! This is the worst app I’ve ever purchased! ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2020-11-09* I also bought this to help with my husband’s multiple medications and EyeDropAlarm reminders. I saw the one review listed; however, the subject line seemed positive. Even the screen shots of the APP had different messages and I thought I had a winner and could relinquish the responsibility of reminding him of these tasks throughout my work day. I give you no stars because this APP is useless to me. Please be transparent with your promotions. You have wasted my time and my money. GRRRR ### 1/5 — Not functional, surely if you’re paying it should work *2020-08-09* Set alarm, counted down from 8 hours. When 6.30 rolled around alarm didn’t go off, just started counting down until the next alarm in 24 hours was due to go off. Luckily I set a 2nd alarm in the case it didn’t work! ### 1/5 — Complete Crap *2020-07-29* I found not her the recording to go off. I finally just had to delete the app. What a waste of money. ### 1/5 — Alarm did not sound *2019-10-30, version 1.2* I believe I followed instructions Set time; recorded my voice. Pulled up record my voice I turned off all other apps. Plugged in iPad. Alarm didn’t sound at designated time Too bad! I hoped this would work ### 1/5 — Only 1 alarm *2019-07-04, version 1.2* This would be great if you could set up multiple alarms - was easy to set up one but so not worth it for just 1. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Barebones, but does the job (and nothing else does!) *2022-02-21* Sure, this is a basic app with UI that is a little rough, but I've spent an embarrassing and frustrating amount of time trying to figure out how to implement voice recordings as daily wake up alarms. It's absolutely shameful that iOS doesn't have this feature natively (not via clock, shortcuts, routines etc), and the other apps I've found launch a notification instead of an alarm, or require a monthly subscription. This app simply let's you record a message , and then it plays at the designated time. Thank you for making this app! Really helps me in my life! You made the world a better place. ### 5/5 — Great *2022-02-08* This app is great works in the background. I had this idea and checked if it was already a thing and it is. When I’m sad I sleep through my alarm for hours without realising this app is so great ### 5/5 — One issue with dark mode *2021-03-09* dark mode has no control panel IF you don’t want to see it on It piss me oFF Please Fix this one bug thanks Bible prayers That will help you in the end days When the anti christ come on earth The anti christ will seek For worship So please pray this prayer Thanks Pray to the Holy Spirit In emergencies only ____________________________ To the Holy Spirit To the brightest knights Let Jesus Christ Take charge oF our LiFe Let those who worship Evil might Who refuse to forgive my sins With in liFe Be cast a sunder by Jesus Christ And I lose the Holy Spirit And the power of god To Fill me up to over Flowing This day in Jesus name according to your word. 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Your recording will play as a loop until you turn it off which was another thing I was looking for. ### 5/5 — Update fixed bugs. Love it! *2019-12-22* Perfect app to create your own voice recordings to wake up to. Works like a gem! The app developer is very responsive to feedback and even emailed me after he updated the app to let me know that the bugs I reported had been fixed. ### 5/5 — Outstanding! *2019-01-04* Downloaded this after searching extensively for an alarm that would simply play a recording of my voice. IT WORKS. I have zero complaints about the simplicity. Its January 3rd 2019 and I am using an iPhone 6s Plus. Definitely recommended using with a power source however battery useage isnt awful. I can now quickly and easily make a recording of my own voice to remind myself that I need to run an errand or two before going to work, for example, whereas when using regular alarms I tend to ignore the alarm tone or tune and snooze through. This app has prevented me from missing important errands and tasks and forces me out of bed as desired! Its great that it allows numerous recordings to be saved. It would be great to have an “advanced” version that allows multiple alarms for several times on the same day, for example. Great app! ### 5/5 — Does what it says *2018-11-24* Read the directions. I presume the negative reviews relate to an old version. ### 5/5 — Just what I wanted. *2018-07-19, version 1.2* I wanted an app that I could record my voice and tell myself to get my lazy a** out of bed and go for a walk to improve my health. And this app did it! Sure, there could be improvements, like multiple alarms, so I could yell at myself all day long, and also being able to close the app or not be the last app opened and have the alarm still go off. But an app is always a work in progress and hopefully these features will be available in the future. ### 5/5 — Great app *2018-01-25* The app enables you to record your own message, in my case its myself and my son calling out to our dog walkies, walkies, intern and without any hesitation he pulls me out of bed and off we go for a walk. Thank you, shall be used on a daily basis! ### 5/5 — Exactly what I needed *2017-12-08* I’m glad I tried this app despite the low rating. I wanted an alarm that would allow me to record voice reminders to wake myself up and this is exactly what this does. The only suggestion I would make is for the app to give the option of making multiple alarms set instead of just one (I need it). If you don’t like the app that means you DIDNT READ THE INSTRUCTIONS/FYI’s before buying! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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