Hello, everyone!
I'm very pleased to share what I've been working on for the past six weeks.
I know clock apps are pretty niche products,, but in the 13 years I've been an iPhone user, none of them have worked the way I wanted. That’s why I decided it was time to create something of my own.
VAL (Voice and Alarm) is an app for iOS and macOS that lets you use virtually any clock you could want—including those from Steve’s Talking Clock. It comes with six chiming clock sets and two talking ones to get you started.
Key Features
- Import custom clock packs
- Set announcement intervals per clock type
- Proper alarm support via AlarmKit (iOS 26+)
- Simple to use, but highly customizable interface
- Full VoiceOver support
- Import single or multiple clocks via the Files app or Computer Upload
- Quiet Hours
- Advanced scheduling:
- Assign different clocks to different times
- Set unique clocks and announcement frequencies per day
- Optional alarms for schedule start/end times
- Includes a custom file format which allows you to seamlessly transfer your clock library and settings between devices
This is only the beginning, but I’m genuinely excited to finally be able to bring this to you all.
The macOS version is still in review, but I’ll share that link as soon as it’s available.
Note: This is a bundled purchase—buying one version will cover both iOS and macOS.
I really hope you enjoy the app, and happy Friday!
Comments
Sounds
What sounds does it have for alarm? Classic sounds like big ben, rooster, and so on? LLC.
re: Holger Fiallo
Hey Holger.
To answer your question, the alarm sounds are based on which clock you choose.
By default, the two talking clocks use a sound called "classic beep", but you can also import your own if you have clocks from Steve's talking clock or or if someone shares either a zip or config file containing additional ones.
I may post a link to a .val file which has plenty of clocks to choose from, but want to be mindful of copyright and permission in doing so.
Sounds nice.
Are there instructions to make your app the default one instead of the Clock App? Very interested. You say pre-orders but is it in the app Store?
re: SheilaG
No, there's no way to override the default clock app, but alarms do behave at the system level, just as apple's do.
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Preorder just means you can reserve it on the appstore now, and it will automatically download on the fourth.
The price is also reduced now and will be at $6.99 on release day.
Did not know
Thanks, did not know that Big Ben was copy writer. If is on the app store, I would get it. Apple alarm does not work well with me. Can the alarm work also in the watch? LLC.
re: Holger Fiallo
Big ben itself is not copyrighted, but since it's a westminster based clock, it's more of an announcement clock vs an alarm one.
However, you could of course use big ben sounds as an alarm if you wish.
Regarding the apple watch, yes.
Alarms will work on the watch, and you can both snooze and dismiss them directly from it.
Could it show seconds?
I mean, does your, clock app, show the time somewhere in the UI and / or a widget :) , and if so, does it show time with seconds? I have an apple watch and it's obviously possible there but apple has never added the seconds on ios / ipados.
Thanks!
re: seconds
I don't currently have that implemented, but I may look into it as a toggle.
It does show the time on the main interphase, along with the clock you have set, when upcoming announcements will occur and if you have any schedules active.
entire Steve clocks in zip
For those who need it, here is all the Steve's clock as one zip file for easy import.
It's a Master zip file with all the clocks converted into zips https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dtjlUw63UH8HVr9yitBAGkN0WjdxRreB/view?usp=drivesdk