App Profile: Nightstand Central Alarm Clock
Android / Games / Puzzles
Nightstand Central Alarm Clock
Installs:
Rating:
4.47
Total Reviews:
7.88k
Top Countries:
US, GB, CA
< $5k
/mo
< 5k
/mo
Reviews: What People Think About Nightstand Central Alarm Clock
Digital Dude
Rating: 4/5
My initial review was in January 2015 after only 30-days of use, and I liked it then, and I still like it now. My only complaint at that time was it struggled with changing orientations on the iPhone 5S. Since the advent of the larger iPhone Plus, landscape mode is no longer necessary to get a decent view. It's quite attractive when mounted on a vertical stand whereby I can set revolving screen savers every so often. I also like the ability to swipe my finger up or down to adjust the brightness. I can set it low enough while still being able to read it but not so bright to annoy me when I'm trying to sleep.
Unfortunately, while it's active, it seems to cancel out the iPhone's 'Do Not Disturb' setting and for light sleepers, this can be a problem. Either I become used to it, or I just don't receive very many notices throughout the night, so I still use it. Also, it occasionally turns off during the evening. Occasionally I wake up and observe the screen is off. Again, perhaps the 'Do Not Disturb' setting is somehow canceled and returns the iPhone back to normal automatic sleep mode. So, after a year and 10-months, I still can't raise my rating above four.
Peg1984
Rating: 3/5
I like all the features on this application. What I really don’t like is that it doesn’t work in the background like the alarm clock that comes with my phone. If I have to remember to open the application every night before I go to sleep then I run the risk of forgetting to “Turn On My Alarm.” My anxiety is so high while I sleep because of this. It causes me to have a terrible nights sleep. I’m not sure that using this alarm is worth it. I would use the alarm on my phone but it doesn’t have the fade in feature. I can’t stand being scared awake in the morning. This was the selling point for me choosing this application. At this point I’m not sure which is worse. Being scared awake or having a terrible nights sleep.
I would also like the application to override my lock screen with having to program the application to not allow my phone to go into lock. I don’t like having my phone on all night using unnecessary power. I also don’t like the unnecessary light being generated by my phone. I prefer a dark bedroom. It would be better if the application overrode the lock screen when the alarm goes off so all I have to do is put the stop button to shut off the alarm or turn on the snooze. Right now if I don’t tell the application to stay on all night I have to unlock my phone to be able to get to these options.
Tango Swahili
Rating: 5/5
UPDATED UPDATE:
Thomas and his team have worked tirelessly to make the app work again despite iOS 11 being difficult to work with.
I have use the app reliably now for over a week. I trust this app that wake me up every day and it is amazing. I especially appreciate the feature that makes the app gently increase volume so I am not jarred out of bed.
Thank you Thomas.
UPDATE:
The app still does not work even after the recent bug fix. Exact same issues, alarm does not go off. You receive a text notification that your alarm is “Sounding” but there is no audible alarm. I have tried every conceivable fix... volume control, changing the alarms from music to tone, uninstalling and reinstalling the app, resetting my iPhone etc.
Bottom line is that this app (which used to be wonderful) absolutely positively does not work with the latest iOS.
Unless and until these issues are resolved you will literally be throwing your money away.
To be fair, every other alarm app seems to be having the same problems. Clearly Apple isn’t helping the developers of these apps.
Not to pile on, but I feel compelled to agree with other users.
This was my favorite app for over a year. I used it daily. My only criticism is that you had to have the app in the foreground for it to work, but other than that it was flawless.
Since iOS 11 it literally does not work.
Do not purchase this app until they have fixed this issue. You will be wasting your money.
About Nightstand Central Alarm Clock
An Apple Staff Favorite. Featured by the New York Times, CNN, Business Insider, AppAdvice.com, and many other publications.
"Best Alarm Clock App" - Lifehacker.com
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With music alarms, a built-in sleep timer, weather info, customizable photo backgrounds, and an included shake-on / shake-off flashlight, Nightstand Central turns your device into the ultimate bedside "hub".
Wake up to your favorite tunes and drift into sleep a little easier with the included sleep timer. You can play everything from music playlists to relaxing sounds, with additional support for audio from other applications. If you need to get up in the middle of the night, just shake to toggle the included flashlight, and shake again to turn it off. When you wake up, you can see the current weather conditions before you get out of bed.
Nightstand Central is equally at home away from the bedside, as well. Stand your device on a desk or coffee table and use it as a beautiful photo frame with heads-up time and weather information.
Many features in Nightstand Central can be tweaked to fit your preferences, for example:
-Pick wallpapers from your Photo Album and Nightstand Central will automatically cycle the background image among these how ever often you'd like. You can mix and match your own photos and any of the beautiful included wallpapers, as well.
-Set up different music alarm playlists for different days. Your alarm will even gently fade in by default - it's up to you.
-Configure the clock / weather HUD to make it bigger, smaller, centered, or move it off to one side or the other
If you'd like, give away your old, standalone alarm clock, and replace it with something that truly stands out - your iOS device running Nightstand Central.
Complete Features:
Clock and Weather
-Works in Portrait and Landscape Orientations
-Adjustable brightness
-12 or 24 hour time format
-Show / Hide seconds
-Current and accurate weather conditions for almost anywhere in the world.
Alarms
-Use your own Apple Music songs / playlists or one of 27 built in alarm sounds
-Repeating alarms on certain days of the week
-Adjustable alarm volume
-Adjustable snooze time
-Set your iPhone to vibrate during an alarm, either with sound or only vibration
-Volume Fade-in (default option), so you can wake up gently
-Alarm works even if device is sleeping or screen is locked
-Shake to snooze option
Unique Sleep Timer
-Fall asleep to your favorite music, relaxing sounds, or even audio from apps like Spotify or Pandora (sleep timer only). Nightstand Central will automatically pause the playback after the time interval that you've set.
Convenient Flashlight
-Shake your device to toggle an included flashlight that's actually quite bright.
Wallpaper and display
-Multiple wallpaper support: If you’d like, select more than one photo to use as wallpaper, and let Nightstand Central automatically cycle through them however often you choose.
-Choose from 43 beautiful included wallpapers, or add your own photos.
-Easily customize the position of the clock / weather display
Intention
-You can optionally set a personal motivation to read right after your alarm goes off in the morning. -This can help you to remember your priorities in life, so that you make the best of the new day.
"Best Alarm Clock App" - Lifehacker.com
---
With music alarms, a built-in sleep timer, weather info, customizable photo backgrounds, and an included shake-on / shake-off flashlight, Nightstand Central turns your device into the ultimate bedside "hub".
Wake up to your favorite tunes and drift into sleep a little easier with the included sleep timer. You can play everything from music playlists to relaxing sounds, with additional support for audio from other applications. If you need to get up in the middle of the night, just shake to toggle the included flashlight, and shake again to turn it off. When you wake up, you can see the current weather conditions before you get out of bed.
Nightstand Central is equally at home away from the bedside, as well. Stand your device on a desk or coffee table and use it as a beautiful photo frame with heads-up time and weather information.
Many features in Nightstand Central can be tweaked to fit your preferences, for example:
-Pick wallpapers from your Photo Album and Nightstand Central will automatically cycle the background image among these how ever often you'd like. You can mix and match your own photos and any of the beautiful included wallpapers, as well.
-Set up different music alarm playlists for different days. Your alarm will even gently fade in by default - it's up to you.
-Configure the clock / weather HUD to make it bigger, smaller, centered, or move it off to one side or the other
If you'd like, give away your old, standalone alarm clock, and replace it with something that truly stands out - your iOS device running Nightstand Central.
Complete Features:
Clock and Weather
-Works in Portrait and Landscape Orientations
-Adjustable brightness
-12 or 24 hour time format
-Show / Hide seconds
-Current and accurate weather conditions for almost anywhere in the world.
Alarms
-Use your own Apple Music songs / playlists or one of 27 built in alarm sounds
-Repeating alarms on certain days of the week
-Adjustable alarm volume
-Adjustable snooze time
-Set your iPhone to vibrate during an alarm, either with sound or only vibration
-Volume Fade-in (default option), so you can wake up gently
-Alarm works even if device is sleeping or screen is locked
-Shake to snooze option
Unique Sleep Timer
-Fall asleep to your favorite music, relaxing sounds, or even audio from apps like Spotify or Pandora (sleep timer only). Nightstand Central will automatically pause the playback after the time interval that you've set.
Convenient Flashlight
-Shake your device to toggle an included flashlight that's actually quite bright.
Wallpaper and display
-Multiple wallpaper support: If you’d like, select more than one photo to use as wallpaper, and let Nightstand Central automatically cycle through them however often you choose.
-Choose from 43 beautiful included wallpapers, or add your own photos.
-Easily customize the position of the clock / weather display
Intention
-You can optionally set a personal motivation to read right after your alarm goes off in the morning. -This can help you to remember your priorities in life, so that you make the best of the new day.
File size: 98337792
Launched countries: USAUCACNFRDEGBITJPKRRUARATBEBRBGCLCOCRHRCZDKDOECEGSVFIGRGTHKHUINIDIEILKZKEKWLBLTLUMOMGMYMXNLNZNOPKPAPEPHPLPTQAROSASGSKSIZAESLKSECHTWTHTNTRAEUYVEVNEELVNIPYMT
Minimum OS version: 10.3
Release Date: 1285696623000
Published by Thomas Huntington
Website url: http://thomashuntington.com/iOS/Nightstand_Central.html
Publisher country: Canada
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