# Power Failure & Outage Alarm — Black out Notifications & Logs

> Monitors power outages and restorations, logs events, and can activate torch. (iPhone/iPad app by Lesya Verbina.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-failure-and-outage-alarm/id1489512510 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lesya Verbina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454156036)
- Category: Utilities, Weather
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 313 App Store ratings · 56 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.6 · 72 MB
- Languages: American English, Russian, Ukrainian
- Released: 2020-05-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-failure-and-outage-alarm/id1489512510/reviews.md

## What is Power Failure & Outage Alarm?

• Monitors and logs when power is cut or restored
• Can automatically turn on torch (use as an emergency light!)
• Adjust minimum outage duration sensitivity to avoid detecting micro cuts

HOW TO USE:
• Connect your device to a power adapter and arm the alarm.
That's it! If the power goes out, an alarm will go off.

The alarm can be used in the background and with the device locked, just keep in mind these tips:
• Do not terminate the app from "recently opened apps"!
• Try not to use any apps that are demanding of your phone's resources while the alarm is armed, such as music, video, and games.

If there is a flood or a storm coming, or if you have delicate electrical equipment, this app comes in handy. You can go to sleep with a peace of mind, knowing that if there is an outage, the app will wake you up!
Control the alarm sensitivity to choose how long an outage takes before the alarm goes off to avoid detecting power blips.

You can also set up email alerts for remote monitoring, and keep an eye on your power when you're at work.
The app monitors both power cuts and restorations, and provides comprehensive logs which you can sort and filter, so you can avoid unpleasant surprises and take control.

You can also use this app as a handy anti-theft alarm if you are charging your device in a public space (like an airport)! If somebody disconnects your device from the charging cable, the alarm will sound.

## Key features

- Monitors power cuts and restorations
- Logs outage events
- Automatic torch activation
- Adjustable outage duration sensitivity
- Email alerts for remote monitoring
- Anti-theft alarm function

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Power Failure & Outage Alarm?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Effective power outage alerts
- 😌 Provides peace of mind
- 💰 Fair one-time payment
- 🏠 Useful for home monitoring
- ⚡ Works with generator
- ✅ Does what it promises
- 🚀 Works well during storms
- 🏠 Great for rural areas
- 💡 Useful for critical situations (LVAD, animals)
- 🏠 Saves basements from flooding
- 💡 Works remotely
- ✅ Reliable during power outages

**Cons**

- 🔊 Alarm sound too aggressive
- 🔊 Default notification too loud
- 👂 Annoying ticking sound
- 🔋 Power hungry
- 🚫 Does not work in background
- 🚫 No sound at all
- 🐛 False alarms
- 🚫 Useless if no lights on
- 🚫 Not useful for all users
- 🐛 Stops working
- 🚫 Cannot sleep with ticking
- 🚫 Useless app not as advertised
- 🐛 Notification issues
- 🐛 App not working with Voice Over

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Does not work in background (iOS 18.2.1 on iPhone 16)
- Not working with Voice Over
- Stopped working
- No sound at all
- False alarm when phone finishes charging
- App shows a message with the number 1
- Notification issues with auto torch activated
- Email notifications fail on WiFi when router loses power

**Most requested features**

- Multiple email addresses for alerts
- SMS/text message option
- Location and timestamp for outages
- Notification for power restoration
- Alternate alarm sounds
- Home Screen arm-alarm widget
- Data network disconnect detection/alarm
- Support for Macs
- Automatically start app with 'do not disturb'
- Send repetitive text messages
- Option to turn ticking sound off

## Recent user reviews (10 of 56)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-failure-and-outage-alarm/id1489512510/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-07-31*

It was nice

### 5/5 — This power monitor

*2026-06-08, version 1.4.33*

This app is quite basic but very handy, it has my thumbs up A+++. Thanks Devs

### 5/5 — Simple and works like a charm

*2026-04-11*

If you need to be alerted of an outage while sleeping this app works very well.

### 4/5 — Test and worked, needs one tweek

*2026-02-23, version 1.4.33*

Easy test, plug in, set alarm, unplug, see if alarm goes off. It did. One big suggestion, there is only one alarm sound. I don’t need it to play my music, but not a blaring all alert alarm if possible, some other options would be nice

### 5/5 — Nice

*2026-02-21, version 1.4.33*

Should add multiple email for pro

### 5/5 — This Works. No Notes.

*2026-01-25*

I never review apps. Ever. But I live in the mid-south and we are currently dealing with the catastrophic ice storm. I was really worried about falling asleep and not knowing if the power went out (I have heat-dependent animals). This worked immediately. I went to sleep and was woken up when my power failed. The ability to delay an alarm is nice, but I am keeping mine on instant. Thank you for making this.

### 5/5 — Saved our basement from flooding!

*2025-12-18*

We are in the middle of a multi-day weather event and our power has been off and on due to high winds.  Our basement sump pump requires electricity to run and I was worried that the power would go off while I was sleeping and I wouldn’t realize it until morning.  I downloaded this app and it has been wonderful.  It woke me in time to turn on the generator and save our basement from flooding.  Very grateful.

### 1/5 — Needs to be made work correctly with voice over!

*2025-06-12, version 1.4.31*

Totally blind person might buy it if it works, but not working with voice over not!

### 1/5 — Does not work in background iOS 18.2.1 on iPhone 16

*2025-05-25, version 1.4.31*

Tried every setting available and it does not work in the background. Hopefully the next update fixes that issue.

### 5/5 — Grateful

*2025-04-03*

We love this because we are rural and it used to be that anytime the wind blew more than a breeze….hydro would go out. This app allows us to get our generator running for the sump pump at the very least!

## Frequently asked questions about Power Failure & Outage Alarm

### What does the Power Failure & Outage Alarm app do?

This app monitors your device's connection to a power adapter. It alerts you with an alarm when the power is cut and when it is restored. It also logs these events and can optionally turn on your device's torch as an emergency light.

### How do I use the app to detect power outages?

Connect your device to a power adapter and arm the alarm within the app. Ensure the app is not terminated from recent apps and avoid resource-intensive applications while armed. The app will then sound an alarm if the power is disconnected.

### Can I get alerted when I'm not near my device?

Yes, the app allows you to set up email alerts. This feature enables remote monitoring, so you can be notified of power changes even when you are away from your device, such as at work.

### How does the app prevent false alarms from minor power blips?

The app features adjustable minimum outage duration sensitivity. You can set how long a power interruption must last before the alarm is triggered, helping to avoid detecting very brief power blips or micro-cuts.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases likely unlock additional features or remove advertisements, providing an enhanced user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.33 — 2025-09-15

• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

If you like our app and are looking for a way to support the developers, giving us a review really helps!

### 1.4.32 — 2025-06-23

• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

If you like our app and are looking for a way to support the developers, giving us a review really helps!

### 1.4.31 — 2025-04-25

• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

If you like our app and are looking for a way to support the developers, giving us a review really helps!

### 1.4.30 — 2025-01-28

• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

If you like our app and are looking for a way to support the developers, giving us a review really helps!

### 1.4.29 — 2025-01-22

• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

If you like our app and are looking for a way to support the developers, giving us a review really helps!

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