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ShipsClock

ShipsClock

Nautical clock plays ship bell

18 ratings
11 reviews
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Archived App (Last seen on 10 Jun 2025)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 29, 2020
  • October 17, 2023

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Developer

Douglas Lovell
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About

This app marks time by sounding a ship's bell and displays a 24-hour clock face. It also shows current latitude, longitude, heading, velocity, and the hour angle of the sun and moon.

✓Ship's bell time marking
✓24-hour clock face
✓Latitude and longitude display
✓Compass heading display
✓Velocity in knots
✓Sun and moon hour angle
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What's New in ShipsClock

1.3.2

October 17, 2023

- The moon now orients bottom to center. It’s phase looks as if lighted by the sun. - The sun and moon will no longer sometimes hang-up at midnight. Most probably no longer. - Removed support for the watch because presence of the watch disables the bells. - Notifications (bells) will no longer play after dismissing the app while it is running in the background. - The bell will no longer play when the app is started or moved to foreground after being in background.

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User reviews

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Live Aboard Sailor

I live aboard a 30 ft sailboat and my 40+ year old Airguide mechanical ships clock has stopped working. This is an excellent replacement! I enjoy being aware of the time by hearing the bells without having to look at a clock or watch or phone.
sworddsswordds

Replaces my Weems and Plath

My Weems and Plath clock failed, ringing the incorrect number of bells, and they would not do anything to fix it. So I bought this and put it on an unused iPhone.
The bell sounds are far superior to any app, and actually are better than the chiming ship’s clock, much to my surprise.
I do have an Apple watch, unfortunately, as the app developer noted, the clock will not chime on my current iPhone if it is connected to the watch.
That’s my only complaint.
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russ_palmeriruss_palmeri

?????

Wont sound bell all the time. It just turned 1200 noon, no bell???
NogonomoNogonomo

Response from developer

Did you allow notifications? Are you using an Apple Watch?

?????

Wont sound bell all the time. It just turned 1200 noon, no bell???
NogonomoNogonomo

Crap

This app is crap, it plays the bells every 15 minutes not 30 and there is no way to fix it. I deleted the app and it still sounds the bells. How do I stop it?
JaemaxJaemax
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FAQ

Does ShipsClock have ads?

No, ShipsClock does not contain advertisements.

What devices is ShipsClock compatible with?

ShipsClock is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is not compatible with the Apple Watch.

How often is ShipsClock updated?

The latest version, 1.3.2, was released on October 17, 2023. Updates typically occur to maintain compatibility and introduce minor improvements.

What is the age rating for ShipsClock?

ShipsClock has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

What information does ShipsClock display besides the time?

ShipsClock displays current latitude and longitude, heading using points of the compass, velocity in knots, and the hour angle of the sun and moon.

Can I use ShipsClock offline?

The description does not specify offline functionality, but core features like time display and celestial data are likely to function without an active internet connection.

What is the user rating for ShipsClock?

ShipsClock has a rating of 4.0 stars from 18 ratings.

How does ShipsClock handle notifications with a connected watch?

If a device is connected to a watch and the device is asleep, notification sounds will go to the watch, which plays its own sound. There is no way to prevent this behavior.