# Speaking Alarm Clock - Hourly > Hourly Voice Reminder / Alarm /Interval /Countdown Timer/ Only Headset /Battery Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.comostudio.hourlyreminder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.comostudio.hourlyreminder) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.comostudio.hourlyreminder` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Comostudio - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 863,085 - **Rating:** 4.04 / 5 (11,722 ratings) - **Version:** 5.4.3l.a - **Last updated:** 2025-09-05 - **First published:** 2015-09-01 - **Publisher country:** KR - **Size:** 16 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-15 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.comostudio.hourlyreminder) - **Website:** [https://counter-a3055.firebaseapp.com](https://counter-a3055.firebaseapp.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://comoi.io/190](https://comoi.io/190) ## Description The **Speaking Alarm Clock - Hourly** Chrome extension offers versatile and customizable time management features including hourly voice reminders, alarms, interval notifications, and countdown timers. It supports multiple alarm types such as math calculation alarms, gradual volume increase, repeated text, vibrations, headset-only alerts, and multilingual spoken notifications. Users can configure detailed schedules with options for specific days, recurring reminders, and adjustable intervals from 1 to 30 minutes. The extension also includes a counter with customizable units, timetable scheduling, and full-screen notifications with options for silent and vibration modes. It is optimized for ease of use and respects user privacy by only requesting essential permissions related to media and call status. Perfect for users needing consistent hourly cues without complicated setup, this extension enhances productivity and daily routine management. ## Rankings - #74,367 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.comostudio.hourlyreminder.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` ## Review summary Speaking Alarm Clock - Hourly offers extensive customization and useful features for time reminders, but users commonly face issues with a complicated interface, unreliable alarms when the phone is asleep or the app backgrounded, and inconsistent volume control. Multiple reviews mention frustration with TTS voice settings not respecting chosen languages and settings resetting after updates. Despite these drawbacks, many find the app valuable for managing schedules and time awareness. ### Pros - App has a wide range of features, including hourly alarms, custom messages, snooze, and reminders. - Allows customization of alarm tones and voices. - Generally accurate alarms and good for users needing reminders or time awareness. - Ads are not too intrusive compared to similar apps. - Useful for users with time blindness or who need persistent reminders throughout the day. ### Cons - Interface is complex, cluttered, and not intuitive, making setup difficult for new users. - Alarms do not always work when the phone screen is off or app is in the background, especially in sleep mode. - Volume control is inconsistent; some users cannot increase alarm volume or it plays only through media volume requiring adjustments. - Frequent updates reset user settings, causing frustration. - Text-to-Speech language and voice settings don't always work correctly or default to US English despite changes. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Hourly Reminder Alarm Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.comostudio.hourlyreminder_pro) — 3,067 users, 4.55 / 5 - [Speaking Alarm Clock](https://chrome-stats.com/d/wan.pclock) — 8,184,474 users, 4.42 / 5 - [Hourly Reminder - Mid Alarm](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.comostudio.hourlyreminders) — 184,578 users, 3.97 / 5 - [Voice Alarm](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nalsil.voicealarm) — 215 users - [Voice Alarm Clock](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tw.bosian.humanalarm) — 4 users - [Voice Alarm Clock](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fan.clock) — 122,611 users, 3.57 / 5 - [Talking Alarms Clock - Watch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/iThinkapps.talkingalarmclock) — 224 users - [Talking Voice Alarm - Reminder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.openrhapsody.voice_alarm) — 45,916 users, 3.97 / 5 - [Talk! 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