# TalkingAlarm: Alarm Clock — Sleep Sounds, Weather, Voice

> Smart alarm clock with sleep sounds, voice announcements, and customizable wake-up features. (iPhone/iPad app by Fortuisoft LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingalarm-alarm-clock/id431500634 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fortuisoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321923514)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 2,068 App Store ratings · 218 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 52 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-04-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingalarm-alarm-clock/id431500634/reviews.md

## What is TalkingAlarm?

Play sleep sounds at night. Wake to a voice alarm that speaks the time, weather, your calendar — then plays your music.
Gentle or LOUD wakeup, automate wakeup lights, or wake your brain cells with trivia questions.
• EZWake: gentle music and brightness fade-in
• BIG full-screen clock digits
• Dims at night for a super-dark bedroom
• Analog  or digital flip clock
• Home app integration: lights, shades, scenes
• Tap the screen to hear the time at night
• Sleep timer for music or sleep sounds
• CritterCam video clock backgrounds
• Interactive snooze with reminders
• Tells you when to leave, reminds with a countdown
• Full control with adjustable settings

Developer welcomes suggestions and feedback.

## Key features

- Voice announcements (time, weather, calendar)
- Sleep sounds and music playback
- Gentle wake-up with light fade-in
- Full-screen dimmable clock
- Home app integration
- Interactive snooze with reminders

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free 1 year | $1.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free Forever | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Forever | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of TalkingAlarm?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Customizable alarm settings
- 🚀 Reliable and consistent performance
- 💡 Unique talking alarm feature
- 👍 Helpful morning announcements (time, weather, appointments)
- 👍 Soothing nightlight mode
- 👍 Variety of alarm sounds and voice options

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with alarm not going off
- 🔋 Requires phone to be unlocked and app open for full functionality
- 🔋 Potential for phone overheating
- 👎 Limited language support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Alarm not triggering when phone is locked
- Recorded messages not saving properly
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between portrait and landscape mode

**Most requested features**

- Ability to use Spotify or other music services for alarm
- Option to have alarm play through external speakers
- Periodic time announcements while phone is locked
- More language options for voice and text

## Recent user reviews (10 of 218)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkingalarm-alarm-clock/id431500634/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Screen must be powered on!

*2026-08-19*

The alarm only works if the screen is left on!
That makes it completely useless to me. I’m not wasting all that electricity and burning up the lifetime of my screen while I’m asleep just to have the alarm ring in the morning!

### 5/5 — Best alarm app I’ve used

*2026-08-12, version 26.1.3*

I’ve always been a heavy sleeper, plus I’m partially deaf in my left ear so hearing an alarm the first time was pretty much not happening. I used to have so many alarms set, and I’m not talking about 3-4, I’m talking 20-25 on 2 phones. This app is by far the best alarm I’ve ever come across. As corny and fake this may sound to some people, this app has saved my job more times than I can count. Thank you to whoever thought of and created this! 

I would like to ask about one thing though. Could we get a “rain and thunder/stormy night” sleep sound added, please?

### 1/5 — Can not get this app to delete

*2026-07-26, version 26.1.3*

Tried deleting the app but the alarm continues to go off every morning. The app does not show in my app list but still going off every morning. How do I totally get rid of this app?

### 2/5 — Not working

*2026-07-09, version 26.1.2*

Alarm doesn’t go off every time.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2026-06-12, version 26.1.2*

Alarms don’t go off.

### 5/5 — adding events wow this is cool.

*2026-05-04, version 26.1.2*

yeah how do I add an event to be announced?

### 5/5 — adding events to talking alrm

*2026-04-19, version 26.1.1*

yeah how do I add an event to be announced?

### 1/5 — j u n k

*2026-04-16, version 26.1.1*

I loved it initially until regardless of what I tried the app would freeze and crash. Seemed perfect but ONLY IF it actually works. Zer0 reliability. Stay away-JUNK

### 5/5 — Best talking alarm clock ever

*2026-03-01*

Best talking alarm clock I have ever had. I give it 150% It’s never let me down.
It is so reliable don’t know what I would do without it. Had this Talking alarm clock for years now.
Now have had this for over 5 years and it’s still the best talking alarm clock

### 5/5 — Flashlight

*2026-03-01, version 26.1*

Getting to know this app & so far it is real easy and nice.

## Frequently asked questions about TalkingAlarm

### What does the TalkingAlarm app do?

This app functions as a smart alarm clock. It plays sleep sounds to help you fall asleep and then wakes you up with a voice that announces the time, weather, and your calendar events. It also offers customizable wake-up experiences like gentle light fades and trivia questions.

### What are the key features of this alarm clock app?

Key features include voice announcements of time, weather, and calendar, sleep sounds, a gentle wake-up option with light fade-in, a large and dimmable clock display, and integration with home apps for lights and scenes. It also offers interactive snoozing and reminders.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. This means some advanced features or customization options may require an additional purchase.

### What kind of wake-up options are available?

The app provides various wake-up options. You can choose a gentle wake-up with music and a brightness fade-in (EZWake), or a loud alarm. It can also wake you with trivia questions to stimulate your brain.

### Can this app help with sleeping at night?

Yes, the app can play sleep sounds at night to help you relax and fall asleep. It also includes a sleep timer for music or these sleep sounds, and the clock display dims at night for a dark bedroom environment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 27.0 — 2026-08-21

• TalkingAlarm Ad-Free is now TalkingAlarm Pro, removing all ads and unlocking Background Alarms
• Improved alarm, music, streaming radio, CritterCam, AirPlay, and ad reliability
• Many bug fixes and interface improvements

### 26.1.3 — 2026-07-17

Minor bug fixes

### 26.1.2 — 2026-04-17

• Minor bug fixes

### 26.1.1 — 2026-03-31

• Minor UI improvements and bug fixes

### 26.1 — 2026-01-22

• Available streaming radio stations updated
• Allow cloud songs to play as alarm or sleep music
• Bug fixes

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