# Shabbat Alarm Clock — user reviews > 105 indexed App Store user reviews of Shabbat Alarm Clock by Daniel Gerber, rated 4.80/5 from 392 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shabbat-alarm-clock/id1485334479/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shabbat-alarm-clock/id1485334479.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 345 · 4★ 16 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 13 ## What do users think of Shabbat Alarm Clock? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Easy to use - 👍 Reliable and dependable - 🕰️ Helpful for Shabbat/holiday observance - 💡 Unique features like record-your-own alarm - 🕰️ Automatically turns off alarm after set time **Cons** - 🐛 New update has poor interface and usability - 🤖 Ads and in-app purchases - 🔇 Alarms can be too quiet for some users **Commonly reported bugs** - Alarms ringing without any set - App not working at all for some users **Most requested features** - Recurring/weekly alarm scheduling - Ability to bypass silent mode - More alarm sound options - Improved visual design ## Newest reviews (11 of 105) ### 5/5 — Sabbath alarm *2025-11-30, version 2.02* Great app. I study with a bunch friends every sabbath morning and need to wake at 6:15am. The app makes sure I get there on time. Bernard ### 5/5 — Need it, like it, use it *2025-11-30, version 2.02* Very helpful. Easy to use ### 5/5 — Shabbat times *2025-11-28, version 2.02* Gadol ### 5/5 — New update not good *2025-11-28, version 2.02* I love this app thanks for this. The new update has to go tho! ### 5/5 — Game changer *2025-11-28, version 2.02* This app has changed my Shabbat. Best thing for my Shabbat mornings ### 5/5 — Best app ever *2025-11-28, version 2.02* This app has changed my Shabbat completely. I am now able to wake up earlier to learn and get to shul on time! All in the zechut of Daniel the developer ### 5/5 — Incredible *2025-11-28, version 2.02* So easy to use and very reliable. I’ve had such trouble finding a good alarm app in the past and this one supersedes all of them. Soo happy I found this great Shabbat Alarm Clock! Seriously game changer ### 3/5 — Useable, but could be better *2025-11-13, version 1.59* Among the multiple Shabbat Alarm apps on AppStore, this one’s the more user friendly one. But it has a decent fail rate and won’t work if silent mode is on. If it could bypass silent mode and have an automatic weekly schedule it’d be a lot better. ### 5/5 — Best app for shabbat *2025-08-13, version 1.59* I use this app every week, it’s so useful for me because I can’t wake up on my own on shabbat. I love how the alarm goes off only for a set time, unlike regular alarms. I would highly recommend! ### 5/5 — 100% Does the job *2025-07-13, version 1.59* Easy to use and when a tech issue from an IPhone update became a problem Daniel nailed the issue right away. ### 5/5 — Ym *2025-05-31, version 1.59* A truly amazing app that’s a must have 💪💪 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Worst update ever *2025-11-29, version 2.02* This was a perfectly functional no frills app. This new interface looks like someone was taking an a programming class in high school and designed this as the first assignment. It is sloppy, has useless buttons (a gem button to watch ads - no thanks), and doesn’t fit normally on my iPhone screen. Please fix or roll back. ### 1/5 — Used to be amazing, new update ruined it! *2025-11-29, version 2.02* I lovED the app (past tense) but i was on my phone and i saw there was a new app icon. So I opened the app only to find out that it looks like a cheap block blast game, it is the most counterintuitive interface I have ever used and now you have to pay for everything….WHY!! ### 1/5 — Daniel, the new version is vastly inferior to the old version *2025-11-29, version 2.02* Leaving aside the advertisements, which in addition to being annoying, are objectionable on content grounds — for example, I got an ad for the New Testament— the new interface is much more cluttered and harder to follow than the simpler old version. This ostensible step forward is in fact a step backwards. ### 1/5 — App does not work at all *2025-11-27, version 2.01* I followed all the instructions closely, especially enabling notifications, volume up, etc. But the app makes no sound at all. Running "test notification" does nothing. Tried several times over different days. Will have to delete it and look for another shabbat alarm app. ### 1/5 — Unusable & Unfriendly Interface *2025-11-27, version 2.01* Became a lot worse and harder to use since latest update. ### 1/5 — Marche pas *2025-07-11, version 1.59* N’a pas fonctionné pour moi non plus malgré l’activation de toutes les notifications ### 1/5 — Nul ! Ne marche pas ! *2022-09-25, version 1.59* Don’t work ! ### 2/5 — New Update Is Really Confusing *2025-11-28, version 2.02* I was excited to see that the logo of the app changed, and expected it to look amazing, easier to use, but unfortunately the complete opposite is true in my opinion. Difficult to add consistent alarms, visually not appealing, and a lot more that I will not share. I am a software developer with 4+ years experience, with a lot of experience in frontend development, if you’re looking to revamp the app to make it look better, more appealing, easier and friendlier to use, don’t hesitate to contact me or reply to this message. Let’s work together, this app has amazing potential. ### 2/5 — Pop up warning *2025-10-01, version 1.59* While I like this app, a bottom‑screen pop‑up appeared offering to “chat with random people” with inappropriate pictures. This is unrelated to the app’s purpose and not appropriate for a Shabbat app. Please remove these intrusive pop‑ups and ensure ad filtering protects users. ### 3/5 — New update is very bad *2025-11-26, version 2.01* I used to use this all the time and I don’t understand what you did to it. I don’t see any of my alarms. I don’t know how to add alarms and everything is like a video. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — A must have for Sabbath observers *2026-08-02, version 2.21* This app is perfect for easily setting as many alarms as needed for Sabbath and holidays. It is now easy as well to update for the following week as times change for Friday night and Shabbos afternoon. The developer is very kind and doesn’t charge but deserves voluntary contributions. ### 5/5 — Very helpful *2026-03-22, version 2.12* Thank you so much for releasing this app ### 5/5 — Kosher Shabbat Alarm *2026-02-19, version 2.12* Shabbat Alarm Clock’s new version is easier than ever to use. Highly recommended! ### 5/5 — Sabbath alarm *2026-01-21, version 2.12* Great app. I study with a bunch friends every sabbath morning and need to wake at 6:15am. The app makes sure I get there on time. Bernard ### 5/5 — Hi *2026-01-21, version 2.12* Hi ### 5/5 — Excellent tool *2026-01-19, version 2.12* This Shabbat alarm clock works very well. It does what it is supposed to do. It is user friendly and the developer responds quickly to inquiries. Can’t ask for more!! ### 5/5 — Reliable and simple *2025-12-30, version 2.12* This Shabbat alarm clock is exactly what I needed. It’s easy to use, reliable, and gives real peace of mind going into Shabbat. No phone, no worries just a clear, dependable alarm. Highly recommend for anyone who wants a stress free Shabbat setup. ### 5/5 — Does what it says in a friendly way *2025-12-08, version 2.12* Easy to use, and new clear interface. Great app and great support from the developer. ### 5/5 — Truly exceptional *2025-12-07, version 2.11* This Shabbat alarm app has quickly become one of the most reliable and thoughtful tools in my weekly routine. It’s beautifully designed, easy to set up before candle-lighting, and works flawlessly throughout Shabbat without requiring any interaction. The alarms go off exactly on schedule, with tones that feel calm and appropriate for the day. The interface is clean, intuitive, and clearly built by people who understand the practical needs of an observant household. After years of juggling timers and imperfect solutions, it’s refreshing to have something that simply works—and works well. It adds a real sense of ease and confidence to Shabbat mornings and reminders. If you keep Shabbat, this app is a standout. Dependable, respectful of halacha, and a pleasure to use. Highly recommended. ### 5/5 — Great app! *2025-11-30, version 2.02* Excellent app, easy to use and its great to be able to sleep on Shabbat and not have to worry about oversleeping and it turns off on its own! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-03.*