Five Bells

Name: Five Bells
Rating: 4.7 (232 reviews)
Author: Mark Gould

By: Mark Gould

Ship's Bells wherever you are

Features & Capabilities

Five Bells recreates the ship's bell tradition, allowing you to play a traditional or simplified sequence, or a single bell on the hour. It's designed for sailors, maritime historians, and anyone who loves nautical timekeeping.

A scheduled quiet-time option lets you silence bells during specific periods, and the extension provides additional nautical information for sailors.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Music & Audio Education

By:

Mark Gould

Rating:

4.70

(232) 2 new ratings

Version:

1.4 Last updated: 2022-06-12

Version code:

850060803

Creation date:

2021-08-15

Compatible devices:

Size:

36.33MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 106,780 ▲ 1,227

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Developed by:

Mark Gould

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/five-bells/id1579094984

Website:

https://yachtlog.rk.cx

User Reviews

Five Bells is a user-friendly nautical time app with pleasant bell tones, easy setup, and useful time-management features. Reviewers value its customization options (half-hour and quiet hours) and the non-intrusive, educational nature. However, many report stability and timing issues after iOS updates, including late or double strikes, and some devices show different behavior (iPhone vs iPad). Some users want adjustable volume and better Apple Watch support. Overall, it’s a solid, donation-friendly tool for nautical timekeeping when working properly, but ongoing compatibility and audio controls require attention from the developer.

Pros

Pleasant, well-sounding bell tones that are easy to hear and enjoyable.
Easy to use and configure, with a simple interface and intuitive controls.
Highly customizable with half-hour bells, standard/quieter/gentle options, and quiet hours.
Helpful for time management and focus throughout the day.
Free to use with no intrusive in-app purchases, with donations appreciated.

Cons

Chimes can be late or double-strike in certain situations, leading to incorrect counts.
Lack of independent volume control and some reviews say the bells are too soft or not audible outdoors.
Limited or problematic Apple Watch support and notifications on the watch.
Stability issues after iOS updates; bells may stop ringing or behave inconsistently on newer versions.
Inconsistencies across devices (e.g., iPhone vs iPad) and occasional miscounts or double strikes when other apps run.

Recent reviews

Thank you for having such a good bell 🔔 clock app had an tried others some not loud enough an or not working at all ect, but this one is the best one update it once in awhile an maybe a nicer clock but good other wise 👍👍👍👍👍

by Jo*****, 2026-01-13

It’s fun. I pretty much can tell time with it all through the night. It’s not intrusive, it’s sort of subliminal During the day it’s a conversation starter. Old sailors hardly seem to hear it.

by Ed*****, 2025-01-13

I’ve had this app for quite a while and love it but just recently it started chiming late. Not sure if this can be fixed by the designers but I hope it can. Please try!