Big Ben 4+
Ettore Software Ltd.
Designed for iPhone
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- $0.99
iPhone Screenshots
Description
During 2009, the UK Parliament celebrated the 150th anniversary of its world famous Clock Tower, Great Clock and Great Bell.
The name Big Ben is often used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell but the name was first given to the Great Bell. 1859 was the beginning for all three elements when the Clock Tower was completed, the Great Clock started on 31 May and the Great Bell’s chimes were heard for the first time on 11 July.
Have your iPhone (or iPod Touch) display the time of day in style.
Options include:
adding a digital clock display
showing a seconds hand
having it make a tick-tock sound
having it chime every quarter of an hour and toll on the hour (the chiming and tolling sounds will play even when the app is not open, so long as your device is not muted and you allow notifications in the General Settings for Big Ben)
Pointless? Maybe. Decorative? Certainly.
NB Sounds will only play through earphones on 1st gen iPod Touch.
Thanks to all who left comments and suggestions for improvement. In particular to Dave, whose persistence finally motivated us to release this new version.
What’s New
Version 2.1.3
Fixes crash reported by users.
Ratings and Reviews
GRRRRRREAT! actually!
Let me rectify my shot with my "False representation" review.
Turns out I hadn't given the app the time to fully deploy its components and get fully working, as happens often with Apple iDevice apps. Because after missing two straight quarterhours, the app started working fine, even while inactive (or "killed"), and hasn't missed a single chime since. So I should have waited to post my review!
It works just as specified. So no, don't turn away from it. It is sure worth its price. And, I'm also extremely satisfied with the sound quality. The volume is not adjustable, but it sounds at just the right level, loud and clear enough to be well heard yet never too loud as to disturb or to grab the attention of the people around you. The sound is great, and not tinny at all in my iPod touch's tinny speaker. In the earphones, it greatly replicates the heavy yet soft iron bells' sound. And when it's a bit noisy, it will sound so softly out the speaker like a clock tower chiming in the distance.
This app also comes with a great clock display that works, and the 4th quarterhour even starts early to make BigBen strike on the hour, unlike other mobile Big Ben apps. On the clock though, the hands appear a bit pale (esp. on the daytime clock), and when they're together, the hour hand appears on top, while it's actually under. But these are very minor imperfections, and overall, kudos for a mobile app very well done!
Not work with iOS 17
The app was not working with iOS 17
doesn't work with ios 15.1
doesn't work with ios 15.1.
Developer Response ,
Hello, we're sorry that the latest update didn't resolve your issue. We'd like to follow up and get the app working for you. Riccardo has replied to your email with some diagnostic questions. Once we know what your settings are we will do our best to reproduce the problem at our end and find a solution. Thank you.
App Privacy
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Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Riccardo Ettore
- Size
- 135.9 MB
- Category
- Entertainment
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Ettore Software Ltd.
- Price
- $0.99
Supports
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Family Sharing
Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.