# Sono - Time Telling by Sound

> Utility app that tells time through sound cues and voice. (iPhone/iPad app by RCR Solutions Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sono-time-telling-by-sound/id920781402 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [RCR Solutions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/920781401)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 83 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-10-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sono-time-telling-by-sound/id920781402/reviews.md

## What is Sono?

Ever wake up in the middle of the night and wish you could tell what the time was without having to open your eyes? Or want to be told the time without looking at a clock? Sono helps with exactly that.

* Please note: Sono will only play sound while it is running in the foreground (see below!) *


While You're Sleeping:

Sono lets you schedule a variety of background sounds to play at different hours, enabling you to recognize the time of night by the sound - whilst also helping block out disturbing environmental noise as you sleep.

Let's say you schedule Sono to play white noise between 05:00 and 06:00. If you slightly wake up and hear white noise, you'll automatically know that's what time of night it is. You can choose from a variety of sounds and schedule them for any hours you like. You'll always be able to tell approximately what time it is from the sound that's playing without needing to fully wake up.

And on the occasions you need to know the exact time, simply place two or more fingers anywhere on the screen and Sono will speak it to you. You may even find this is less disturbing than opening your eyes to look at a clock.

Any alarms you have set on your device will continue to work just fine while you're using Sono.


While You're Awake:

Sono can also be used as a speaking clock, regularly informing you of the current time and freeing you from the distraction or inconvenience of needing to look at a clock.


Note: because Sono can start playing sound at any hour (and possibly when you don't want it to) it’s been designed to work when running in the foreground only. Sound will stop playing if you lock your device or switch to another app.

## Key features

- Scheduled background sounds for time indication
- Audible time announcement on touch
- Speaking clock functionality
- Customizable sound schedules
- Helps block disturbing environmental noise


## Frequently asked questions about Sono

### How does Sono tell time without looking?

Sono plays scheduled background sounds at different hours, allowing you to recognize the time of night by the sound. It can also speak the exact time when you touch the screen with two or more fingers.

### Can Sono play sounds while my device is locked?

No, Sono is designed to work only when running in the foreground. Sound will stop playing if you lock your device or switch to another app.

### Does Sono work with my existing alarms?

Yes, any alarms you have set on your device will continue to work normally while you are using Sono.

### What sounds can Sono play?

You can choose from a variety of sounds to schedule for different hours. For example, you can schedule white noise between 05:00 and 06:00 to know it's that time of night.

### What is the age rating for Sono?

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

### On which devices can I use Sono?

Sono is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod, indicating compatibility with Apple's iOS ecosystem.

### How often is Sono updated?

The latest version, 1.1.4, was released on January 8, 2022. This suggests updates may occur periodically, though the frequency isn't explicitly stated.

### What do users like about Sono?

Users appreciate the innovative approach to telling time without visual cues, particularly its utility for nighttime awareness and reducing screen time distractions. The app has received a perfect 5.0-star rating from its available reviews.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2022-01-08

Minor tweaks and improvements.

### 1.1.3 — 2018-11-19

Minor tweaks to support newer devices.

### 1.1.2 — 2015-02-26

Minor UX enhancements and visual tweaks.

### 1.1.1 — 2015-02-21

- Fix for a minor issue with speaking clock functionality
- Minor UX enhancements

### 1.1.0 — 2015-02-12

- New app icon!
- New feature: have Sono speak the time to you at periodic intervals
- Minor visual updates and user experience enhancements

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