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NoChoice Alarm

An alarm clock you can only stop with a QR code or a math problem
New in version 1.5.5
- Alarms can be edited right away, without swiping the sheet up first
- The time picked in the clock dialog is kept even if you tap Save without pressing OK
- When an alarm is turned on or saved, a short message shows how long until it rings
- Larger Flash button in the QR scanner
NoChoice Alarm is an alarm clock designed so you can't go back to sleep: to stop the ringing, you must scan a QR code and/or solve a math problem.

Features:
- Stop the alarm with a QR code, a math problem, or both
- One shared QR code for all alarms, or an individual QR code per alarm
- Save the QR code to your gallery or print it on an A4 page
- Works on top of the lock screen without ever unlocking your phone
- Built-in flash button in the scanner for scanning in the dark
- Gradual volume, optional vibration, snooze and test mode
- Duplicate alarms in one tap
- Interface in English and French

Privacy:
- No Internet permission: the app never sends any data
- No ads, no trackers
- All data stays on your phone
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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.5.5 (13) suggested Added on Oct 25, 2026

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaPlayback"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaPlayback"
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • Schedule alarms or event reminders
      This app can schedule actions like alarms and reminders to notify you at a desired time in the future.
    • display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
      Allows the app to display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.

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