Pocket Fan Free for Android
** This app will NOT actually cool you down...I can't believe I had to clarify that. Wind will not blow through your screen. If you think you feel wind coming from your screen, seek medical attention immediately. **
* Some users may hear audio skipping. See below for some explanations. *
Beat the heat (or pretend to) with Pocket Fan, the handheld electric fan simulator. Just press the power button and imagine the cool air hitting your face.
Disclaimer: Android does not currently support blowing air through the device's screen. Any cooling effect you experience while using this app is purely coincidental.
Pocket Fan also works great as a noise generator or sound machine. Let the gentle sound of a fan lull you to sleep. Drown out distractions while studying. Hypnotize yourself by staring into the rotating fan blades. The possibilities are endless!
Note: This app was developed on a phone but later tested to ensure it runs on tablets. Running it on a tablet makes it comically over-sized and more fun.
If you like this app, check out the ad-free version.
** Try disabling any lock screen replacement apps (e.g. Widget Locker) if the fan sound shuts off when your screen turns off. I am currently working on a fix for this issue. **
Reasons for Audio Skipping:
- Certain Motorola phones (especially those with dual-core processors) have a known bug in their Android OS implementation. There is currently no work-around for this.
- Gingerbread (Android 2.3.x) introduced a new audio stack which sometimes causes gaps in looped audio. Not all phones exhibit this behavior with GB.
- ICS may experience audio gaps but I am not sure why.
I am working on a fix for audio skipping which should work for all versions of Android. However, the solution required completely rewriting the audio playback code. Since this is not my full-time job, I do not know when I will finish this solution.
Permissions Explained:
android.permission.INTERNET: Analytics and Ads.
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Analytics and Ads.
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE: Ads.
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK: To keep fan sound running when screen turns off (enable/disable in Options)
With other fan apps I couldnt feel a thing, but with this one.omg.this one. I cant even. The sensation this app gives me I just cant anymore. I am 3000% done with any other apps and will only use this one when I am having a hot flash I will always go to this one app. I recomend this to anyone who needs to cool down and is cool. Trust me this helps
I think this app is excellent but can improve on the sound effects. MAKE SURE YOU GO TO SETTINGS AND TICK THE BOX THAT SAYS 'KEEPS FAN SPINNING WHEN PHONE TURNS OFF' this will keep the fan spinning even if you have locked the phone
What is wrong with people? How could an lcd image possibly produce cooling effects? This app is for people who need white noise (to sleep), not for people who are mentally challenged.
This app is just what I need. I have always slept with fans going from before I can remember. So travelling without one or power outages make it difficult to sleep. But download this app and put in some headphones and problem solved. It helps to imagine wind though.
Tried other apps but they were fake. This one is ACTUALLY REAL! So thankful it is free <3
Works great on air hockey LCD, voice through fan doesn't sound enough like a robot though. Also fan slows down when it gets too dusty.
It's not working for my note 3 all it does is make alot of noise. Does it work for this type of phone???
What is the point of making a fan that has an annoying sound and no air coming out of the screen. And its the only one on the Android. The other one is a high risk app but better. Make it so there is air coming out of the screen
I chekced my phone on every side I could feel it but didn't fell a thing
I've used it for months now. You should add a timer ability, I hate how if I can't plug it in I know when I wake up the fan will drain it til zero percent. Maybe even add more fan sounds, haha idk, but the timer is a good idea!
App does an OK job, but it only comes with one fan speed. Not useful on hot days. Please improve.. I'd even consider in-app purchase. Thanks.
Doesn't cool you down. I installed this hoping it was going to blow air through my speakers or at least my screen and doesn't work. I live in a hot environment and thought this was the perfect solution to my sweaty needs. What a waste of time. Dont install. I would rate this -1 star if I could.
It does exactly what the developer says. Too me it just sounds like an overheated treadmill.
Cant belive people wanted air to come out of the screen. SO STUPID. This app does exactly what it says it does. Its a sound, quite clear in the discription
I was laying in bed one night and was thinking man I really wish I had a fan, but not for cooling down just for the sound and I found this, perfect(:
Does not blow air
I know that it may blow on other phones because mine is a samsung galaxy s4 mini but people are saying its blowing but for me its not but oh well but it is just noise to help you sleep
Idk about You All but this is Working 100% for me. I van feel the Breeze!!!Thank you, this helps me sleep at night when its Humid.
Fun! The volume of air makes me feel much better in stuffy rooms or where lots of people are in close proximity. It's maxing when people ask if they can try my app.
DUH. It clearly says in the description The fan doesn't actually blow on u I can't believe I had to clarify this. It's a droning noise to help u fall asleep. A white noise app. So quit being retards and thinking a smartphone app is an actual fan that makes wind.
I can't believe anyone actually believes it will blow air out of their cell phone. Anyway, it's a cute joke, good for a tease or laugh with the person next to you who's having hot flashes.
Not even used the app, just thought it would be amusing to read the reviews.... I wasn't wrong! I'm surprised some of these people have made it this far in life
Bad
The fan doesn't blow why did you even make it if it doesn't woke and you better answer my question
Noise irritating. Good for the first second. Not as novel as you may think. Download something else to waste your time and your power. :(
I think this is top notch. I blows right out at u. NOT. This is the worst app ever. The company just want people to download at stupid app to waste your time. So if I was u I would not waste 2 minutes of your life and just enjoy looking for a different app instead of getting this diabolical and ludicrist app. :-(
Doesn't blow anything waste of time good thing my apps are free I ain't gotta pay or I would have been ticked off
It works perfectly. And it also cools down my phone
DUH. It clearly says in the description The fan doesn't actually blow on u I can't believe I had to clarify this. It's a droning noise to help u fall asleep. A white noise app. So quit being retards and thinking a smartphone app is an actual fan that makes wind.
The only reason why I am giving five stars is my friends though it was a real fan and put their hands on the screen
Woah. It blows back!! And it sounds like waves. My phone gets really hot quickly and it cooled it down. You should download this!!! Well it doesnt actually blow back but it feels like it cuz you are hot. And it feels like it
I can't even feel one tiny bit of this stupid fan. You know what every fan that I just tried was a joke. I will never try this app again even if I am old and I forgot about it never will happen p.s. please don't judge only 8 years old.
Of all the sleep fans this one was the worst. One fan. On off button. Boom. That's all. Bland quiet and useless.
This app sucks it only make u feel like it works but its just your mind tricking you
I hate this app i don't fill nothing i don't hear nothing this so called fan does not work lame fan
I was on my way out the door for work, with phone in one hand, coffee in the other. I went outside and came face to face with a large Alaskin brown bear. I was in pure shock, not knowing what to do, I opened this app and turned it on. To my utter suprise the phone transformed into a jet engine and blew the bear far enough away for me to make a break for it towards my car. I safely made it to my car and then to work. I am still roaming this earth all because of this amazing app. Thanks for saving my life!
I gave it 3 stars and not 5 because it doesnt keep going when I lock my screen..its just shuts off.. I would reeeally like to be able to keep it going with my screen locked and face down - Galaxy S Fascinate
I need a fan to sleep too, this app is awesome...keeps running even when phone goes to sleep! No more traveling with a fan or going to Walmart to buy one when visiting family! lol
Th is app is so retarded. It doesn't even blow air.
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Amazing app! Works great on my pixel, very strong cool breeze, I use it to keep my pixel cool while using the Daydream vr headset. ............................................................. For those dumb asses that actually believe it's supposed to work, please seek mental help. What amounts to a rotating picture with sound will not magically make air blow out from your screen or any other orifice on your phone...