The Byzantine Timepiece

I like that it shows all the prayer hours, but the only thing that I feel like is important is being able to choose a notification sound. It would be nice if there was a prayer notification option for Gregorian or Byzantine chanting, or maybe even church bells would be cool. Or a simple ding or buzz sound for when your phone is on silent mode also.

If you guys would make an Apple Watch version I would happily pay $10 to download it. I think it would be so much more useful.

I love the goal of this app, but • it has bugged out not saving my location (resetting my time to another location). • the interface is quite dull and packed (1) the clock marks watches as being identical to the hours—which requires extra lines and wording around the face. I think such should be removed to make the interface cleaner, sleeker, and less confusing. [After all, the 3rd hour ends at the red 3 (when 3rd hour prayers begin); it does not run from the red 3 for the next 3 hours—that is simply the 2nd watch.] (2) the clock face should be larger and with the info (the fine print) available under a settings button. Having it on the main screen is cluttery/distracting/makes the interface needlessly overwhelming. (3) there should be a light and dark mode—as this is to be useful at night (4) sound effects for notifications would be a nice feature (ex. the talanton, a bell, or a ringtone) (5) I love the fact that the clock can rotate, but only in compass mode. (6) Perhaps graphics more reminiscent of a sundial or with different backgrounds could be an offered feature—making this a true visual treasure (ex. icons matching the seasonal celebration, a simply wallpaper pic, or lighting changing on a single scene) (7) While I prefer this for prayer usage, a simple feature addition (like identifying the golden hours) could broaden the appeal (ex. to, say, photographers) while bringing to a praying person's attention the status of the light (i.e. highlighting the day's lighting to times of prayer). Summing up: • beautiful concept • a little glitchy (didn't save locale) • interface is accurate, but overloaded with unnecessary labels and information • interface could be more artistic and have a broader appeal. (the Byzantine eagle is ok, but lacks soul) • night mode would be greatly appreciated • notification sound options would be great (but I don't know if that's possible). I will continue to use (it fills a hole in the app world), but I hope the developer is able to update it to give the app better visual appeal.