# Voice Over Clock — Announcement of Current Time

> Spoken time announcements with background and notification support. (iPhone/iPad app by Takafumi AMANO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-over-clock/id594106139 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Takafumi AMANO](https://appshunter.io/developer/581065340)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 87 App Store ratings · 116 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15 · 101 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2013-01-31
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-over-clock/id594106139/reviews.md

## What is Voice Over Clock?

This app serves as a straightforward voice clock. It utilizes local notifications to announce the time, even when music is playing or when the app is running in the background. This feature is especially handy when you can’t readily view your iPhone screen.

The voice is accessible in three languages: English, Italian, and Japanese. For further details, please refer to the “App Information” section within the app.

■ About URL Scheme

(Format)
voclockjp://aa/bb/cccc/dddd
vocjp://aa/bb/cccc/dddd

Parameters:
aa: Can be “on,” “off,” or “time” (to announce the current time).
bb: Time Interval.
cccc: Start Time (24-hour format, 4 digits - hhmm).
dddd: Stop Time (24-hour format, 4 digits - hhmm).

## Key features

- Spoken time announcements
- Background operation
- Local notifications
- Multi-language support
- URL scheme for automation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 116)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-over-clock/id594106139/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Me

*2026-04-27, version 2.9.14*

Greetings, I love this app exclaim is so awesome exclaim I love how it can be very easy easily navigable with voice over :-) :-) nice job exclaim keep up the awesome work on this thing claim is my favorite clock app

### 4/5 — 便利です！

*2026-03-14, version 2.9.14*

ついつい時間が経ってしまいがちなので、定期的に時間を知らせてくれてとても助かっています。
欲を言えば+αで指定した時間でのお知らせができるとありがたいです。

### 5/5 — シンプルで使いやすい！

*2025-12-21, version 2.9.14*

シンプルで大変使いやすいです。
改良して欲しい点があります。音程が調整できる機能があるといいです。

### 5/5 — これは使いやすい！

*2025-11-21, version 2.9.14*

毎朝、ラジオつけて時間を確認してたんだけど、朝の静かな時間が欲しくていいアプリ探してました。
ロック画面やバックグラウンドでもちゃんと動くしこれは優れものです！

### 5/5 — Simple & Effective

*2025-11-03, version 2.9.14*

This simple app has been helpful for me in being more aware of the timing of events, as well as the time passage during events. Its interface is simple to use. And with deselecting “Change with Buttons” options for “Ringtones and Alerts” in the “Sounds and Haptics” section of “Settings,” it’s possible to maintain the volume of its voiced time alert despite changes to other sounds that are effected by the volume buttons. Which is very helpful. It offers two English voice options, one female and one male, which is adequate for my needs. The developer, Takafumi, also has several other time vocalizing, management, and related apps, which I look forward to trying out soon. Thank you for this app Takafumi!

### 5/5 — 毎日使っています☺️🙏✨

*2025-09-23, version 2.9.13*

朝の準備をしている時や忙しい時にとても役立っています。携帯で音楽を聴きながらこの時報アプリを使っていると、音楽の音が大きくて時報の音が聞こえない時があるので、時報の音量を設定できるようにしていただけるとありがたいです。また時報の後にスケジュールを入力すると、それを読み上げてくれる機能があるとさらに便利で助かります☺️🙏✨

### 3/5 — Works inconsistently.

*2025-08-10, version 2.9.13*

Running iOS 18.6, and new to this app, I made sure all settings are correct, and hit Start.  For the first hour or so, it announced the time at my chosen interval, but now isn’t working.  It’s still within the time range during which it should be sounding.  The instructions were obviously written by someone for whom English is _not their primary language; and, when I went to App Support, everything is in Japanese, even though I chose English.  When the app developer replied to a few of the customer reviews, he/she didn’t seem to understand the questions the reviewers were asking.  The only notification I want is the announcement of the time, without cluttering the Notification Center or appearing as banners.  Perhaps banners must be selected in order for things to work?  Apparently, an update is in order.  After reading all of the excellent reviews, I’m disappointed.

### 5/5 — ありがとう

*2025-07-26, version 2.9.13*

ほんとに神アプリです。
寝坊が圧倒的に減りました。目を瞑りながらも時間が知れて、気づいたらこんな時間！というあの焦る感覚が無くなりました。

### 5/5 — 時間を意識できる！

*2025-07-17, version 2.9.13*

ADHDがあるのですが、家にいる時も仕事の時も使っていて、凄い役に立ってます！これがないと遅刻してしまいます。

### 1/5 — Voiceover clock

*2025-07-10, version 2.9.13*

It needs to be fixed badly I'm not impressed it also needs to have quarter past the hour and half past the hour and on top of the hour

## Frequently asked questions about Voice Over Clock

### What does the Voice Over Clock app do?

This app announces the current time using spoken voice. It is designed to provide time updates even when the app is running in the background or when other applications, like music players, are active. This ensures you can always know the time without needing to look at your device's screen.

### How does the app announce the time?

The app utilizes local notifications to trigger spoken time announcements. These announcements can occur at set intervals or on demand. The voice output is available in English, Italian, and Japanese, offering flexibility for different users.

### Is the app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. It is supported by advertisements, meaning you will see ads while using the application. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees required to access its core functionality.

### Can I automate time announcements with this app?

Yes, the app supports a URL scheme that allows for automation. You can use this scheme to control announcements, set time intervals, and define start and stop times for when the app should announce the time, offering advanced customization.

### What languages does the voice clock support?

The spoken time announcements are available in three languages: English, Italian, and Japanese. This multi-language support makes the app accessible and useful for a wider range of users across different linguistic backgrounds.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9.14 — 2025-10-28

- Supported iOS 26.

### 2.9.13 — 2024-10-02

- Supported iOS 18.

### 2.9.12 — 2023-10-06

- Fixed bugs.

### 2.9.11 — 2023-09-22

- Supported iOS 17.

### 2.9.10 — 2022-10-04

- Supported iOS 16.
- Supported Split View.

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