VAL: Voice, alarm & chimes

VAL: Voice, alarm & chimes

the ultimate audio clock app

11 ratings
4 reviews
$6.99
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 4, 2026
  • July 3, 2026
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This app offers a fully customizable talking and chiming clock experience for iPhone and Mac. It allows users to set spoken time announcements, import custom audio, and create powerful alarms with smart scheduling options. Users can also build their own unique clock sounds and share configurations.

Customizable spoken time announcements
Import custom audio for sounds
Powerful alarms with Focus/silent mode bypass
Smart scheduling based on time, date, or events
Build your own clock sounds
Share clock configurations
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What's New in VAL

1.5

July 3, 2026

bug fixes. Only kidding, here's what's new. :) New: You can now set favorites, which you can cycle through with three-finger swipes (one-finger swipes for non-VoiceOver users) on the main clock tab. These can also be reordered when using custom sorting instead of alphabetical sorting, which is the default. New: Each clock can have its own settings beyond the per-method settings - for example announcement style, announcement interval, and more. New: Per-clock settings can travel with a clock when you share it, so it sounds exactly as you intended. You can disable this in Announcement Settings if you'd prefer to use your existing settings. New: Time Voice can now always use your last-used talking clock. Handy if you'd used a talking clock before but never set a dedicated Time Voice, then switched your announcement clock to a non-speaking one. This can also be adjusted in announcement settings. New: You can optionally have your Time Voice follow a schedule's talking clock - when a schedule with a talking clock is active, that clock is used for the Time Voice, then it returns to your usual setting once the schedule ends. New: All methods have been renamed and slimmed down from 13 to 10, with an entirely rewritten Methods Reference under Help - great if you'd ever like to build your own clocks. A massive shout out and thank you to Dan Parker for the rewrite and names New: You can now report bugs directly in the app, settings>report a bug. Reports will go straight to me and make it much easier to fix things. New: Chiming clocks now support alarm sounds. New: You can now edit the individual files inside a clock, including the Additional Info section - under View and Manage Clocks in Settings, as a rotor action. This includes duplicate, rename, and delete actions for individual audio files. New: Share, delete, and duplicate individual or multiple files at once on this screen, just like you can with multiple clocks. Tap Edit, select the files you want, and the buttons appear at the bottom of the screen. New: You can now customize swipe / VoiceOver actions - remove, add, and reorder them to your heart's content. New: Assign three-finger swipe-left and swipe-right gestures to frequently used actions (for example Export, or Adjust Chime Splits). This lets you remove actions from the rotor while keeping the ones you use most only a swipe away. New: Foreground Play mode. When the app is open, clock files play directly through the audio player instead of via notifications - so chiming and musical clocks play fully, without gaps or splits. New: British-style "past/to" support. Clocks using it announce the traditional way - "it's quarter past 3," "it's ten minutes to midnight." All talking methods support this format; see the Methods Reference for more information. new: The app now has a proper share extension. This means finding the option to import .zip and .val files will be significantly easier and won't be buried under the "more" section. Fixed: Standard alarms (non quiet hours or schedule end) not reactivating after being skipped. Fixed: The "Switch to imported clock?" dialog not appearing after importing. I hope you enjoy this update - and stay tuned, there's much more to come. Stay cool, and happy timekeeping. Last note, If you'd like to join the app's WhatsApp community, the link is below. https://chat.whatsapp.com/EJf5dQh5uw8JO4V2KqXGCx

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More chime sounds?

I really like the accessibility of this ap. I wish there were more sounds to choose from within the app in the future update though.

Response from developer

Hi, and thank you so much. Firstly, I agree with you 100%. I wanted to try and balance app size with options to get you started, but custom imports are where the app shines. I am working on a community library which will allow users to both upload and download packs of their own which should help significantly. Unfortunately, finding recordings of all of the samples is pretty tricky, but I anticipate the library will spawn lots of new creations ☺️. Keep an eye out, and thank you again for reviewing.

The world should not stop

The only reason I do not like this app and why I might remove it is it seems that the whole world has to stop while you’re telling the time I think the volume of the clock should be way under other apps and other settings I think that what’s happening right now is if I’m watching a YouTube video for example and the clock comes on my YouTube volume is greatly diminished while the chime is working. I think this is something you need to work on. to extend this of you, I think you should allow us to set the volume of the chime rather than depending upon what level you think should be preset. Maybe that’s better. if the option is there, please let me know so that I can set the volume and that will change my review and my rating
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Response from developer

Hi. This is something I am working on for a future update, but notifications cause all other audio to duck which is an iOs limitation, unfortunately.

A wonderful clock app

I highly recommend this app to anybody who is looking for time announcements with either chimes, grandfather, clocks, or voices. It is very accessible and very customizable.

Very Excellent Audio Clock App!

I've missed the older clock apps I've had that became obsolete, so this one is a terriffic replacement and even better than before. Very screen reader accessible, and above and beyond in ease of use for setting up, making changes, and even importing your own clock audio schemes! Very well thought out and planned. Thank you very much!
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Response from developer

Thank you so much, I'm so glad you're enjoying it. I felt exactly the same way, especially since even the ones which had decent audio weren't very customizable. There's much more in store, and I hope you'll stick around😀.

FAQ

What is VAL?

VAL is a fully customizable talking and chiming clock application for iPhone and Mac. It allows users to set spoken time announcements, use traditional chimes, import their own audio, and build unique clock sounds.

Does VAL have ads?

No, VAL does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience.

How much does VAL cost?

VAL is available for a one-time purchase of $6.99. This price grants access to the app on both iPhone and Mac devices.

Can I use my own sounds with VAL?

Yes, VAL allows you to import your own audio files to create personalized clock sounds. This includes custom sounds, familiar voices, or any audio you wish to use for time announcements or alarms.

How often is VAL updated?

The latest version of VAL is 1.5, and it was last updated on July 3, 2026. The app is generally updated to introduce new features and improve performance.

What devices does VAL support?

VAL is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices. It also offers seamless integration with Mac computers.

Is VAL suitable for children?

VAL has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children. The app's core functionality revolves around time announcements and alarms.

Can VAL alarms be heard in silent mode?

Yes, VAL's alarms are designed to cut through Focus and silent mode. This ensures that important alarms are not missed, even when the device is set to quiet hours.