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VAL: Voice, alarm & chimes

VAL: Voice, alarm & chimes

the ultimate audio clock app

11 ratings
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$6.99
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 4, 2026
  • August 6, 2026

Developer

Quinton Williams
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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

1.5.1

August 6, 2026

You can now join the WhatsApp community from inside the app. Go to settings>join the VAL community on WhatsApp. You can now sign up to join the beta from the app as well. Click "join the VAL beta" in settings. From here, you will be able to enter your email and a TestFlight link will automatically be sent. Note, these links are not public and are single use only. Notification reliability has been further improved to account for more edge cases, including custom quarter clocks with quiet hours. Now, if the number of scheduled notifications is 64 or under, the app will continue to use repeated notifications. Alarms now retain their alarm sounds, even if the clock behind them is deleted. Once the alarm is deleted, the sound goes with it. This just ensures you don't end up getting the iOS system alarm sound. More bug fixes under the hood, including additional diagnostic data. Far more updates are coming, so stay tuned. I hope to see more of you in the community. Have a great weekend, and happy timekeeping!

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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.
Yoo JinYoo Jin

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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Big don111Big don111

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.
1988ChefEvy1988ChefEvy

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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KJUChaosKJUChaos

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.