# TimeSignals — Tell the time signal by voice

> Hourly time signal app with customizable voice and chime alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Yasushi Sakai.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesignals/id629903077 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yasushi Sakai](https://appshunter.io/developer/454423149)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 334 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2013-04-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesignals/id629903077/reviews.md

## What is TimeSignals?

TimeSignals is an app that adds an hourly time signal feature to your iPhone.
It gently reminds you of the time you may have forgotten with a chime at unexpected moments.
You can choose the time signal voice from options like Japanese or English.
Time signals can be scheduled in 30-minute intervals between 00:00 and 23:30 on the time setting screen.
Once set, the time signal will play at the scheduled times even if the app is not running.
(However, if Do Not Disturb mode is active, the time signal will not sound.)
Please note that we do not respond to App Store reviews or questions posted there.
For inquiries or requests, please contact us via the support email within the app.
About the time signal, cuckoo clock, and chime sounds:
The time signal does not differentiate between the hour and half-hour, nor does it indicate the specific time.
The cuckoo clock chimes the number of hours on the hour and once at the half-hour.
The chime distinguishes between the hour and half-hour but does not indicate the specific time.
Use this option if you prefer not to have spoken announcements.
The voice data for [Japanese Ami 12 o’clock] was provided by the following site: https://amitaro.net/

I'm sorry.
I am not good at English.
Thank you for interested.

## Key features

- Hourly time signal
- Customizable voice options
- Chime and cuckoo clock sounds
- Scheduled alerts
- Background operation
- Adjustable intervals

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Use of User-Created Sounds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads. | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 53)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesignals/id629903077/reviews.md

### 4/5 — アプリアップデートのたびに、再設定

*2026-04-28, version 4.2*

時報が鳴らなくなったなと思うと、アプリがアップデートされていて、再設定をすることが度々あります。
時報の声がはっきり、鮮明になったのが、あまり好きではない。
前の時は、音声合成だったかな。自分だけが分かるので良かった。
課金項目があるが、音声選択オプションが欲しい。

広告削除オプションはあるが、広告があっても設定画面だけなので普段は支障はない。応援したい方は買ってください。

### 5/5 — NHK時計の代替

*2026-03-24, version 4.2*

長らくNHK時計アプリの時報機能を使っていましたが、いつの間にかアプリを閉じた状態では時報が鳴らなくなり単なる時計アプリと化したのちアプリ自体も無くなってしまったため代わりのアプリを探した中、このアプリに辿り着きました。
唯一改善を求めたいのは時報が音楽再生を途切れさせない程度にミュート量と時間を少なくして欲しいことです。

### 1/5 — 時報が鳴りませんでした。

*2026-03-17, version 4.2*

iPhone15、iOS26.3.1で音量最大・左サイドのスイッチはオン・アプリの時報もオンにしていますが、時報が鳴りません。

何か他にも設定を変える必要があるのでしょうか？

### 2/5 — 時報が大きくずれる

*2026-03-15, version 4.2*

例えば、7:56分にiPhoneを開いたら7時のお知らせが鳴りバナーが出る。こんな感じでかなりズレる時が頻繁にある。どう対処したらいいでしょうか？

### 4/5 — 声がなくなった

*2026-02-07, version 4.0*

数年前から気に入って使っています。当時似たようなアプリを10個以上比較した中で1番よかったのでこれにしました。
作業中など集中しているときに時刻を読み上げてくれるので大変便利です。控えめな声色なので事務所でも違和感なく使っていましたが、先日のアップデートで声が使えなくなったようです。
関西弁12時間の復活を求めます！
気に入ってた音声が使えなくなったこと以外は特に不満はありません。
さらに曜日指定ができたら言うことないです。

### 5/5 — iOS15.1にアップデートしたら

*2026-02-05, version 4.0*

時報が鳴らなくなった。

その後、バックアップされて、元のように使えるようになり、良かったです。デベロッパーの方はご苦労様でした。しかし…
細かいことですが、音の設定を「時報音」にした時に気づいたことですが、以前と比較して、タイミングが1秒遅れてます。他のアラームと併用したときに音が重なってしまいます。以前は時報が鳴ってからアラームが鳴っていたので、気付いたわけですが。もし修正して頂ければ、完璧！なんですが…

2025年になってから？のアップデートでしょうか、そのくらいから、時報のタイミングが５秒も遅れるようになりました。これではもう使えないです。大まかに時刻を知るだけなら、このアプリを使う必要はない気がします。
最近、時報音に戻したら良いタイミングに直してくれたようです。iOS26.2にアップデートに対応しているようです。

### 4/5 — いいぞ、これ！

*2026-01-29, version 4.0*

仕事でめちゃくちゃ使っています。大阪弁の音声がなくなったのが残念、戻してください。

### 3/5 — 時報の試し聴きが欲しい

*2025-11-24, version 3.0.1*

アプリインストールしましたが、時刻を喋るのは嫌いなので、簡単な効果音に切り替えようと思いましたが、時間が来るまで音の確認が出来ないのが残念です。
また、出来ればファイルにある音源を設定できると良いですね。

### 5/5 — ^_-✨

*2025-09-22, version 3.0.1*

たすかってます。ありがとう

### 1/5 — 使えません

*2025-06-02, version 3.0.1*

インストールしましたが通知設定を何度変更しても設定を変更しろばかり出てきます。本当に面倒なのでこの時報アプリを使うことはおすすめできません。

## Frequently asked questions about TimeSignals

### Does TimeSignals have ads?

Yes, TimeSignals contains advertisements. This is common for free utility applications that offer in-app purchases for enhanced features.

### What is the rating for TimeSignals?

TimeSignals has a rating of 4.5 stars based on 6 user reviews. This indicates a generally positive user reception.

### Can TimeSignals be used without an internet connection?

The core functionality of TimeSignals, providing time signals, does not require an internet connection once the app is installed and configured. However, updates and potential in-app purchases may require connectivity.

### What devices support TimeSignals?

TimeSignals is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to run on Apple's mobile operating system.

### How often is TimeSignals updated?

The latest version of TimeSignals is 4.2, last updated on February 23, 2026. This suggests a relatively active development cycle for the application.

### What age rating does TimeSignals have?

TimeSignals has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

### Does TimeSignals announce the specific time?

No, TimeSignals does not differentiate between the hour and half-hour or indicate the specific time with its standard time signal. The cuckoo clock and chime options offer different ways to signal time without spoken announcements of the exact hour.

### How can I contact TimeSignals support?

For inquiries or requests regarding TimeSignals, you should use the support email provided within the app. The developers do not respond to App Store reviews or questions posted there.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2 — 2026-02-23

What’s new in TimeSignal 4.2:

Added a new Alarm feature with configurable time, weekdays, and sound.
Added Home Screen Quick Actions for faster Time Signal ON/OFF switching.

### 4.1 — 2026-02-13

Added support for uploading user-created audio files with the optional purchase (m4a/wav/aiff/mp3)
Minor bug fixes and stability improvements
[Caution] Because these are user-created files, playback of uploaded files is not guaranteed.

### 4.0 — 2026-01-21

Added support for iOS 26.
Recreated and adjusted the time signal voices for improved clarity.

The following time signal voices have been discontinued. (We apologize to those who were using them.)
Cellos
PipeOrgan
Trinoids
Zarvox
Japanese (Kansai 12 o’clock)
Japanese (Kansai 24 o’clock)
Japanese - Long (12 o’clock)
Japanese - Long (24 o’clock)
Japanese - Long (Kansai 12 o’clock)
Japanese - Long (Kansai 24 o’clock)
English (Long version)

The following voices (languages) have been added:
Portuguese (Brazil)
Portuguese
Arabic
Dutch
Hindi
Vietnamese
Polish

### 3.0.1 — 2022-01-08

Fixed the voice over support of the time signal setting button.

### 3.0.0 — 2021-12-21

Sorry I made you wait. I managed to support iOS 15.
We would like to thank many people for their inquiries and encouragement emails.
Thank you very much.
This version only supports time signals, not alarms.
We plan to respond to alarms at the next version upgrade.

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