# Quick Alarm: Nightstand Clock — Turn your screen into Clock!

> Elegant analog alarm clock with background notifications for iOS. (iPhone/iPad app by Aliaksei Lohinau.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-alarm-nightstand-clock/id431475499 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aliaksei Lohinau](https://appshunter.io/developer/468181724)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.85/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 16 MB
- Released: 2011-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-alarm-nightstand-clock/id431475499/reviews.md

## What is Quick Alarm?

Simple and stylish analog alarm clock designed for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Give a touch of elegance to your dock station! 

FEATURES: 
· Alarm Clock (alarm works even when the screen is locked) 
· Background Alarms: you will receive sound notification alarms even when the app is not running 
· Simple and effective analog clock 
· Automatic fullscreen 
· Black and White themes 
· Retina display support 
· Customizable Brightness 
· 12 built-in alarm sounds: Merry Christmas, Jingle Bells, Kalinka, Drinking Dog, Vintage, Good Morning, Digital, Feel Good, Sirtaki, Spring, Summer Camp.


NOTE
Quick Alarm needs notification permission to enable alarm ringing.

## Key features

- Analog alarm clock
- Background alarms
- Automatic fullscreen
- Black and white themes
- Customizable brightness
- 12 built-in alarm sounds

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-alarm-nightstand-clock/id431475499/reviews.md

### 4/5 — UPDATE TO MY PREVIOUS REVIEW

*2019-02-05, version 1.8.1*

Apparently the update loaded and fixed the inability to sound the alarm on my Xs Max. Now the only issue is that the mute switch kills it. When I go to sleep I’m not always of the right sound of mind to remember to turn that darn thing on. Otherwise I really do like the non-ad version of this clock.

### 1/5 — Used to be my FAVORITE

*2018-09-23, version 1.8.1*

Hello:
I really loved the look of this app, and used it every night as my bedside clock because it was so attractively designed. 
Please, please consider bringing back the former design from before the last update!! 
(***Bold lines for each hour, lines instead of dots for minutes, red second hand, date shown; AND I believe in an even older version, the lines also stretched all the way to the edge of the screen, instead of being shaped in any type of circle at all, making it more of a beautiful, designer-looking analogue timepiece.)
I would pay for it in the old format. 
Thank you! 🙏🏼

### 2/5 — Don’t rely on it

*2018-08-24, version 1.8.1*

It’s a beautiful analog clock face and a really nice concept. However, as others have noted, alarm will not sound if you have muted your phone. This has happened to me a few times. I’ve fallen asleep with my phone’s volume set to 0, or the mute button engaged; in the morning, no alarm. The app could warn you, even if it can’t -like other good clock apps- override the volume setting. 

Personally I think it’s worse than this. The app also puts a “wake up” notification on the lock screen. Sometimes I don’t even get that, so I’m wondering if it’s not always the volume thing. I’m starting to suspect that this app just fails randomly. 

It’s a beautiful clock, just don’t rely on the alarm.

### 5/5 — Reduced clock face number size

*2018-08-02, version 1.8.1*

I’ve used this app for more than a year now and have loved it...until the last update when the clock face was updated. What I loved about it was the large clock numbers that I could read without my glasses in the middle of the night. 

The latest update has shrunk them considerably, with no option to control how I view it.

Update: The clock face has been reverted back to the black-and-white with larger numerals, which I love! Thank you for making this update and I’ve updated my review accordingly.

**Developer response:** Fixed in 1.8.1
Thank you for your review!

### 3/5 — Used to love the app

*2018-07-30, version 1.8.0*

This app was great,it’s the only clock that is truly black , not dark grey when in at my bedside.  Unfortunately the new changes make both the minuet hand and second hand, very close in size but worse yet, with the clock dimmed, it’s difficult to see the new green hand.  I wish there were an option to change the color back to white

**Developer response:** Fixed in 1.8.1
Thank you for your review!

### 1/5 — It is suppose to show time. Unreadable!

*2018-05-29, version 1.7.9*

It stretches over whole screen making clock face unrecognizable. There’s plenty of empty space for numbers, but only 4 are displayed. If you wake at midnight, 3, or 6:00 this is for you. Otherwise you are left to guess. Where you might set an alarm is anybody’s guess.

### 2/5 — Alarm does not work when the mute button is on

*2017-08-17, version 1.7.9*

I always leave my mute button on and have done since I have owned an iPhone. This app will not sound an alarm when it is set to mute. I tested it and while the alarm was supposed to be sounding I turned the mute button off and there it was, an alarm. As it was previously noted by another, the app has very good visuals and is very easy to adjust the brightness with just a swipe of the finger. To me it is useless without the alarm, especially when there are so many others out there that do not have this issue. If fixed then I'm sure I'll use it frequently but till or if it is, sorry.

### 2/5 — Oops- NO SOUND WHEN MUTE BUTTON IS ON!

*2017-03-31, version 1.7.9*

Developer response appears to indicate they've fixed it in the latest version? All my notifications have been on for this app and others also report this issue. IPhone 6s for me with latest iOS. 

Found out the hard way that when the mute button is accidentally (or intentionally) on, you won't get your wake-up alarm! Since I may not want to hear my phone ringer but I want to hear an alarm if I set it- this is a MAJOR flaw with an Alarm app!!

A couple generous stars for the graphics, but since I expect to be sleeping and hence not looking at the screen, this is gilding the lily.

Developer: fix the mute button issue and put the "On/Off" slider and time set on the MAIN SCRREN too, then you've got a winner. Bonus points for adding "one time" "'x' times" and "weekdays" alarm"

**Developer response:** Alarm works fine. Allow push notification during installation, please

### 5/5 — Beautiful clock. Thank you!

*2015-12-10, version 1.7.8*

I like clocks, this one looks the best for me.

### 3/5 — Not bad not great

*2015-12-10, version 1.7.8*

Its a basic clock. Choose to white or black. It has an alarm but you cant hear what the alarm sounds like before using it you need to set an alarm and have it go off to tell if you like that alarm.

## Frequently asked questions about Quick Alarm

### What does Quick Alarm do?

This app transforms your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad into a simple and stylish analog alarm clock. It offers features like background alarms that function even when the app is not running or the screen is locked, automatic fullscreen display, and customizable themes.

### What are the key features of Quick Alarm?

Key features include a functional analog alarm clock that works in the background, automatic fullscreen mode, black and white themes, customizable brightness, and 12 built-in alarm sounds. The alarm will sound even if the screen is locked.

### Is Quick Alarm free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating it is a completely free utility.

### What devices is Quick Alarm compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad devices. It supports Retina display for a clear visual experience on compatible Apple hardware.

### How does the background alarm feature work?

The background alarm feature ensures that your alarms will sound even when the app is not actively open or when your device's screen is locked. This requires the app to have notification permissions enabled on your device.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.8.1 — 2018-08-01

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- old black and white themes
- bug fixes

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