ShipsClock app for iPhone and iPad
4.7 (
2847 ratings )
Utilities
Entertainment
Developer: ApplTech
0.99 USD
Current version: 1.0, last update: 7 years agoFirst release : 01 Nov 2010
App size: 13.51 Mb
This application plays the sounds of a ships clock every hour and half hour. The sequence is identical to ships bells, which are used to regulate sailors duty watches. Unlike a regular clock, the chimes do not correspond to the number of the hour. Instead, there are eight bells, one for each half hour of a four-hour watch.
This version will cause the chimes to strike continuously until the chimes are turned off and does not have to be running for the chimes to strike.
Latest reviews of ShipsClock app for iPhone and iPad
Fake clock app
The clock shown in the app is merely a still picture with the hands at 2:00 there is NO viewable clock to tell time. That was my purpose in buying this app was to have a brass styled clock to replace the standard iPhone one. I was deceived. It should clearly state that THERE IS NO CLOCK FUNCTION. Yes it chimes naval bells correctly but that is all and there are no adjustments available such as volume, an on off schedule and other obvious items. Definitely not worth it and will never buy any app from this company again.
The clock shown in the app is merely a still picture with the hands at 2:00 there is NO viewable clock to tell time. That was my purpose in buying this app was to have a brass styled clock to replace the standard iPhone one. I was deceived. It should clearly state that THERE IS NO CLOCK FUNCTION. Yes it chimes naval bells correctly but that is all and there are no adjustments available such as volume, an on off schedule and other obvious items. Definitely not worth it and will never buy any app from this company again.
quiet please
Ships bells work fine, but the clock in the app is set at 2:00 (how hard is it to show the local time?). Needs volume adjustments for the bells (they are LOUD), and options for turning on / off during the day without having to call up the app. I would like to schedule the bells to work with my day, i.e., on at low volume from midnight to 0600, then full volume to 1800 and off until midnight.
Ships bells work fine, but the clock in the app is set at 2:00 (how hard is it to show the local time?). Needs volume adjustments for the bells (they are LOUD), and options for turning on / off during the day without having to call up the app. I would like to schedule the bells to work with my day, i.e., on at low volume from midnight to 0600, then full volume to 1800 and off until midnight.
Well its a good chime...
I guess its sold as a chime and it does that well. On the other hand its a clock that always says 2:00. I suppose the purpose of a chime is so you dont have look at the clock but if I miss the bells, Id like to look and see something other than 2:00
I guess its sold as a chime and it does that well. On the other hand its a clock that always says 2:00. I suppose the purpose of a chime is so you dont have look at the clock but if I miss the bells, Id like to look and see something other than 2:00
Eight Bells Could be a great App
I have just downloaded this App and I did it thinking that the Eight Bells would correspond with the time shown in the Marine Clocks face. However it only shows 2:00 oclock permanently. THIS IS A MERELY CONSTRUCTIVE COMMENT, IF YOU CAN MAKE THE CLOCK WORK TO SHOW THE ACTUAL TIME WHILE KEEPING THE USEFUL AND DELIGHFUL 8 BELLS FEATURE, YOU WOULD THEN HAVE A FIVE STAR RATED APP. EVERYTHING IS DOABLE, GO FOR IT AguilaOne THIS IS A SECOND PART TO MY COMMENT ABOVE. AFTER EXPERIENCING THE SHIP-BELLS FOR THE LAST 14 HOURS, I WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT WHATEVER YOU DO, DONT CHANGE THE SOUND OR VOLUME OF THE BELL. THE APP HAS WORKED FLAWLESSLY AND THE SOUND OF THE BELLS IS JUST GREAT AND ACCURATE WITH MY LOCAL TIME. IF I HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN A WORKING CLOCK OR THE EIGHT BELLS, I CHOOSE THE EIGHT BELLS AS YOU HAVE IT NOW HANDS DOWN. GREAT NAVAL APP AguilaOne ...Take two
I have just downloaded this App and I did it thinking that the Eight Bells would correspond with the time shown in the Marine Clocks face. However it only shows 2:00 oclock permanently. THIS IS A MERELY CONSTRUCTIVE COMMENT, IF YOU CAN MAKE THE CLOCK WORK TO SHOW THE ACTUAL TIME WHILE KEEPING THE USEFUL AND DELIGHFUL 8 BELLS FEATURE, YOU WOULD THEN HAVE A FIVE STAR RATED APP. EVERYTHING IS DOABLE, GO FOR IT AguilaOne THIS IS A SECOND PART TO MY COMMENT ABOVE. AFTER EXPERIENCING THE SHIP-BELLS FOR THE LAST 14 HOURS, I WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT WHATEVER YOU DO, DONT CHANGE THE SOUND OR VOLUME OF THE BELL. THE APP HAS WORKED FLAWLESSLY AND THE SOUND OF THE BELLS IS JUST GREAT AND ACCURATE WITH MY LOCAL TIME. IF I HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN A WORKING CLOCK OR THE EIGHT BELLS, I CHOOSE THE EIGHT BELLS AS YOU HAVE IT NOW HANDS DOWN. GREAT NAVAL APP AguilaOne ...Take two
Only chimes, not a clock
The chime quality is excellent. As other reviewers have mentioned, this app has no clock function and no convenient way to set the hours the app chimes. With a clock face that indicated the actual time and a setting to have the chimes off during set hours each day, the app would be perfect.
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The chime quality is excellent. As other reviewers have mentioned, this app has no clock function and no convenient way to set the hours the app chimes. With a clock face that indicated the actual time and a setting to have the chimes off during set hours each day, the app would be perfect.