# NN Clock > Simple, powerful analog alarm clock with HealthKit integration. (iPhone/iPad app by AppEesy.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nn-clock/id510453998 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [AppEesy](https://appshunter.io/developer/495299670) - Category: Utilities, Productivity - Price: Free - Rating: 3.70/5 from 36 App Store ratings · 43 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 7 MB - Languages: American English, Danish, German (Germany) - Released: 2012-04-05 - Data updated: 2026-07-05 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nn-clock/id510453998/reviews.md ## What is NN Clock? The No Nonsense Alarm Clock was made to be simple and easy to use, yet powerful and flexible. What is does, it does good: "Perfect minimal analog clock I'm a huge fan of analog clocks with good alarms for iPhone and this one is in my top 5. I currently have 23 ( just counted) and many aren't clean, simple and just good, this is a keeper. "Awesomely Simplistic This app has an elegant watch interface and simply and dependably does what it's supposed to. More wake-up tones would be welcome, but adding to this app might defeat its appeal. Highly recommended! ... The longer I have had this app, the better it gets. Very intuitive and increasingly feature-rich I have discovered." "KISS Approach - it just works Well, this application is such a find. It keeps everything at the most basic level and in doing so it is pure genius. Couldn't ask for anything more even though it is so "less" than what the other apps try to promise" "Simple, works, looks great. I'm embarrassed to say how much I've spent buying alarm clock apps. This is by far the best one, and it is free. It just works. Looks great, easy to set the alarm or multiple alarms. Enormous snooze button. Very well done!" Key features: - Set an alarm by simply moving the alarm hand - Choose between 3 alarms and alarm-off by swiping the alarm window - Start a timer/countdown by turning the ring - Change background images (new) - Register sleep in HealthKit When the alarm goes off you don't have to choose between two buttons - there is only one: Snooze. The alarm sound can be chosen from 8 different build-in alarms, which all work even when the app is in the background or the device is suspended. When the app is in the foreground it can play any song you select from your Music library - slowly fading in if you choose. The brightness of the screen is easily adjusted by sliding two fingers up or down the main view. The Alarm Clock looks great on your night stand. ## Key features - Set alarms by moving alarm hand - Swipe to dismiss alarms - Start timer by turning ring - Customizable background images - HealthKit sleep registration - 8 built-in alarm sounds - Music library integration ## Recent user reviews (10 of 43) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nn-clock/id510453998/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Nn clock is cool *2023-10-07, version 2.1.2* Awesome app ### 1/5 — Needs update *2023-08-17, version 2.1.2* Setting background images doesn’t work - there’s no OK or apply button! Hasn’t been updated in 7 years! ### 5/5 — Off-label use in meetings and lectures to avoid disruptive alarm sounds *2022-01-19, version 2.1.2* Great app. I use the green alarm needle as an end-of-meeting marker that is easy to view without distracting other meeting members. For example, if the meeting is supposed to ends at 2:45 pm I set the green needle to the 9 position on the dial. I can then with just a glance easily judge how close the current time is to the scheduled meeting end. I do not want an alarm to sound at the meeting end time, as this is disruptive and frankly rude. I can gently and politely announce the meeting end when the minute hand meets the green needle marker. I also use each alarm in an analogous fashion to mark the end of my lectures. I do not want to use a sound alarm because students are prompted by the ringing to stop paying attention and start storing books and electronic tablets in their backpacks. This cause an unwelcome sudden disruption in the lecture room, where chit chat background sounds become prominent. The NN Alarm allows me to be visually aware of how close I am to the end of the lecture, allowing me to make timely final statements free if background disruptions. As I teach 3 lectures, each one ending at a different time, the availability of 3 alarms allows me to set an end-of-lecture marker for each lecture Request for improvement: the green needle does not align perfectly with the white marks in the clock face in my iPhone XR. For example, if I try to align the needle with the rectangular tick mark corresponding to 9 on the dial, the green needle will leave either the upper or lower part of the white tick mark exposed, even if the digital alarm read out shows exactly 9:00 pm. Although this mismatch does not matter if the only objective is to get a sound to ring at exactly 9pm, it reduces the quality of the app interface and suggests an undeserved perception of lack of workmanship and lower quality standard. The visual mismatchMakes their user wonder whether the alarm has been set at 9:00, 8:59, or 9:01 pm. I hope you can fix this problem. ### 1/5 — App does not seem to work *2021-12-29, version 2.1.2* Keep getting error msg saying alarm could no be set ### 4/5 — Spg *2021-09-02, version 2.1.2* The app needs an update: you can’t add background pictures to the clock on iOS 14. (Using an iPad Air 2). Can you fix this please? ### 5/5 — Great Clock App! *2021-09-01, version 2.1.2* Definitely one of the beat clock apps to be had! ### 2/5 — Background setting *2021-01-23, version 2.1.2* Cannot set background. Just getting a cropping screen and the app hangs. Tried putting it on iPad and the same problem. It just doesn’t work. ### 1/5 — DD *2020-07-26, version 2.1.2* I can’t get the alarm to set 😞 ### 5/5 — Light and practical *2020-03-05, version 2.1.2* Good app ### 5/5 — Phew! *2019-08-22, version 2.1.2* What a huge relief to find an analogue alarm clock in amongst such a plethora of digital bells and whistles. I’m a tremendous fan of practically everything the digital age has to offer; I could cheerfully spend all day and night excavating the gold mine of the internet, and I cannot resist gadgets. It’s just a great pity that I’m too old to work in the computer industry! However! I’m afraid that digital alarm clocks (or anything that tells me the time in a digital format) are simply WRONG, and no amount of money/free holidays/bribery will persuade me otherwise. I know exactly what the time is when I look at a real (analogue!) clock face, because of the shape the hands make. Show me a timepiece like this 🕒 and it shouts 3 o’clock - show me a timepiece like this “15.00” and it doesn’t even whisper 3 o’clock. It says “fifteen hundred”, and that’s a totally different time. So thank you for providing me with a method of seeing the real shape of time. ## Frequently asked questions about NN Clock ### What does the NN Clock app do? The NN Clock app is designed to be a simple yet powerful alarm clock. It features an intuitive analog interface for setting alarms, starting timers, and managing wake-up sounds. It also offers background customization and integrates with HealthKit for sleep tracking. ### What are the key features of NN Clock? Key features include setting alarms by simply moving the alarm hand, choosing between alarm and alarm-off by swiping, starting timers by turning the ring, changing background images, and registering sleep data in HealthKit. It also provides 8 built-in alarm sounds and the ability to use music from your library. ### Is NN Clock free to use? Yes, the application is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a free monetization model. ### What devices is NN Clock compatible with? While specific OS versions are not detailed, the app mentions integration with HealthKit, which is an Apple framework. This suggests compatibility with iOS devices that support HealthKit. The description also mentions it works on iPhone. ### How can I use NN Clock for sleep tracking? The app allows you to register your sleep data in HealthKit. By enabling this feature, the alarm clock can contribute to your overall sleep tracking within the Apple Health ecosystem, providing insights into your sleep patterns. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.1.2 — 2015-11-13 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Fixed layout problems when started in landscape on iPhone 6 Plus and iPads. ### 2.1.1 — 2014-12-19 - Fixed issue related to adjusting volume using hardware buttons - Re-enabled tick sound when setting timer ### 2.1 — 2014-11-01 - iOS 8 support - Optional integration to Health Kit by registering sleep ### 2.0 — 2014-05-10 In this version I have added: * the ability to change the background to any of your existing photos as well as hide the clock ring * the possible of a short spoken message when alarm is turned off * iOS 7 support * improved accuracy when setting the alarm * a short guide to features and usage ### 1.3 — 2013-05-23 - iPhone 5 Screen support - Set alarm in steps of 1 minute - More minutes available in egg timer - Add setting to disable snooze function ## Apps similar to NN Clock | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [PlainClock](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plainclock/id6474900735) | 4.0 (5) | Free | Utilities | | [Alarm Clock - Wake Up Easily!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-wake-up-easily/id1050647388) | 4.4 (166) | Free | Utilities | | [Just An Alarm Clock](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-an-alarm-clock/id710579044) | 2.8 (12) | Free | Utilities | | [Alarm Clock Offline](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-offline/id6476616505) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Premium Clock Collection](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/premium-clock-collection/id772521042) | 4.6 (51) | Free | Utilities | | [Amaze Clock](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amaze-clock/id6476312577) | — | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by AppEesy - [EesyList](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eesylist/id6761056547) All apps by AppEesy: https://appshunter.io/developer/495299670 ## Related topics [one touch alarm clock](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/one-touch-alarm-clock) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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