Lightning Bug - Sleep Clock

Lightning Bug - Sleep Clock Free App

Rated 4.54/5 (29,834) —  Free Android application by lightningbug.me

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About Lightning Bug - Sleep Clock

Lightning Bug
Lightning Bug, ambience and white noise mixer.
Mix some me time! Find sleep and relaxation easier with Lightning Bug, an ambience and white noise mixer for Android powered devices. Lightning Bug features a library of almost 200 sound loops and samples ranging from the natural peace of rain storms and ocean waves, to pure white noise, city trains, meditation bells, acoustic and electronic instruments, and down-tempo break beats.


Lightning Bug also includes many soothing backgrounds and sound visualizations. It even has a stylish, customizable digital clock with alarm, a great replacement for your bedside alarm clock!

Plugins
For the full Lightning Bug experience, check out plugins. Press the puzzle piece!

Having a problem with sounds and icons disappearing?
The original version of Lightning Bug stored files to a generic folder on your SD card. But in the last year or so various anti-virus and disk utility apps have determined this type of storage is suspect and, in some cases, will automatically delete the contents of Lightning Bug's content folder. So, in our latest release, 2.9.8.1 as of this writing, we moved Lightning Bug's folder into protected app storage on your SD. This will prevent anti-virus and disk utility apps from deleting your icons and sounds.

This means that if you're sounds and icons were already gone before installing 2.9.8.1, they will still be missing. The 2.9.8.1 update will prevent your sounds and icons from going missing again, but unfortunately you'll have to re-install your plugins one more time. We're very sorry for the inconvenience!


Interested in Beta Testing?
Read our tester guide for more info here:
http://bit.ly/lightningbug_betaguide


Features
- Almost 200 sound samples and loops engineered exclusive for Lightning Bug
- Over 50 soothing backgrounds and sound visualizations
- Control each sound’s volume (long press the sound’s icon)
- Plugin-Mode for adding lot’s of high quality new content (look for the puzzle piece!)
- Control each sample sound’s playback frequency (plugin-mode only)
- Customize each scene with whatever sounds you want (plugin-mode only)
- Digital Clock, customize font, color, screen size, and datetime format
- Alarm Clock with customizable Snooze
- Local Weather
- Sleep Timer w App Shutdown
- Screen Dimmer
- Screen Timeout
- Supports All Screen Orientations (except upside down)
- Disable Device Button Lights


Contributors
We’ve been lucky to work with some very talented artists willing to contribute their skills to making Lightning Bug better for all. Please check out their sites, show them your support!


Photography by Maria “Jpeg” Izaurralde
http://mariaizaurralde.com


Sounds by State Azure
https://www.facebook.com/StateAzure

In order to bring you a great audio experience Lightning Bug proudly uses:
https://www.fmod.com

Permissions
• Your Approximate Location, *Only used if you enable Lightning Bug’s local weather feature*
• Phone state, Required so that audio can be ducked (partially to fully muted) during phone calls.
• Read, modify, or delete SD storage contents. This is required to allow downloads and storage of sound and image files.
• Run at startup. Lightning Bug runs very briefly when your device boots to synchronize alarms with your system clock. This has minimal impact on your device startup time.
• Full network access & View network connections. This enables downloading extra content, such as sounds or images.
• Send sticky broadcast. This creates stability in the primary audio and content download systems.
• Prevent phone from sleeping. This ensures smooth audio playback. Your screen will still lock (go dark) to preserve battery life.

How to Download / Install

Download and install Lightning Bug - Sleep Clock version 2.9.9 on your Android device!
Downloaded 1,000,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: com.media1908.lightningbug, download Lightning Bug - Sleep Clock.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
- Major audio system update that fixes skips, gaps, and static
- Fix for Blizzard animation crash in Winter Pack
Version update Lightning Bug - Sleep Clock was updated to version 2.9.9
Version update Lightning Bug - Sleep Clock was updated to version 2.9.8.6
Version update Lightning Bug - Sleep Clock was updated to version 2.9.8.5
Version update Lightning Bug - Sleep Clock was updated to version 2.9.8.1

What are users saying about Lightning Bug - Sleep Clock

W70%
by W####:

I used to love Lightning Bug. I've been using it for ages on the wave/beach sounds. However, the recent update makes it crash every time I open the program. Neither force closing the program nor restarting my phone fixes it. Please help me get good sleep back!

X70%
by X####:

Updated approx a wk ago & now it can't load. It just crashes repeatedly. What is being done to resolve! ? I see I am not the only one complaining. Sad loyal user. Please fix ASAP. ..

P70%
by P####:

Always my favourite relaxation app in the past, I even paid for all the plug ins but lost all these when I tried to add them to my new phone. Just crashes all the time now, only way I can get put of it is to turn my phone off completely.

P70%
by P####:

Doesn't work for me on my Google Pixel anymore, the sounds have gone glitchy. What a shame. Please fix this great app

G70%
by G####:

I just updated it and it now no longer works. It locks up my phone and I have to reboot my phone to get it off of there

X70%
by X####:

From best to worst in one update. Used to run perfectly across multiple devices, now crashes on start on all of them.

X70%
by X####:

Uninstalled. Useless after latest crippled "update". Can't even run.

X70%
by X####:

New update is fantastic, works great on my new Google pixel XL 2 running 8.1 Oreo THX lightningbug.me

X70%
by X####:

Trouble with alarm and boomsound staying on after close. Freezes phone during settings.

Q70%
by Q####:

Used to be ok. Now just crash

X70%
by X####:

Hands down the best app of its kind! I work 12hr midnight shifts and find it hard to wind down when it's time to lie down. When I get home I fire up my tablet (Samsung Galaxy Tab 2)..load the app and I'm out in about 5 - 10 min. My favorite mix is Fireplace, Dove and Thunder..The add-ons are varied and cater to different tastes..some free with others at about .99 cents..Very reasonable. You can set the app to close after a pre-determined amount of time..you can set up and customize the clock, fonts, alarms, snooze..the list goes on and on. Works great on my Galaxy Note 2 as well..good if the wife or my son are using the tablet.Highly recommend this one. A must have for the sleep deprived!

Q70%
by Q####:

I love this app. But It won't work on my phone. Freezes and then crashes and most of the plug ins are gone and don't show at all. I this app helps me sleep and I can't find one as good as this one

X70%
by X####:

Fantastic app. Unfortunately, I recently upgraded to a Google Pixel and now it doesn't run properly. The app freezes when I try to change scenes and I have to force close the app. Please look into this. I've used this app for years and would hate to have to stop using it.

X70%
by X####:

I have tinnitus & have terrible trouble sleeping. This app is perfect for me as I can customize the sounds to suit the pitch and volume to disguise the ringing ???? I can't sleep without it!!

X70%
by X####:

I wrote a negative review years ago when I had my S3 on OS v4.4.2. Such a great app but it cannot seem to keep up with OS updates, and one again, unusable skipping on OS 6.0.1 and now an S7 on OS7. How about some OS compatible updates? A paying customer! Will rate now 3 stars: Super loops and mixer, but skipping is a serious issue, minus 2 stars. Would also like to see a settings backup!

R70%
by R####:

4/5 stars. Would rate 5 if all features were free. Used to have some bugs and incredible battery drain/ heat but this has been fixed in newer versions. Thanks!

L70%
by L####:

Absolutely sucks on Nougat. Will not turn off, have to restart phone. Noticable skips in sound loop. Been a customer for years but I'm done now. I hope they fix this app because it is my favorite, I just can't deal with the issues any longer.

X70%
by X####:

Used to love this app, until i installed the winter pack. Set it to blizzard and then it forced stopped but with the sound still going and every time I try to to into the app it throws me out????

X70%
by X####:

Was a great app until OS update. Now skips and is annoying. Sent report to developer, answered their question then nothing. No updates for over a year. Looks like this app has been abandoned by its developer. It's a shame because this was the best app of it's kind.

X70%
by X####:

This thing crashed my LG G5 today and failed to load after reboots. Tried one final time and it crashes and froze my phone completely for 10 minutes. It's a great app if the bugs get worked out, but I actually had to delete files left after uninstalling to get the sound to stop! The developer website isn't updating, so I'm afraid they abandoned the app.

R70%
by R####:

Same complaint as everyone else. Marshmallow update on Sprint Galaxy S6 Edge and get the stuttering every 10-15 secs. 5 star app before. Also an insomniac and this app helps greatly!

R70%
by R####:

I use this on my Google Nexxus phone, mostly on nights when I'm having trouble sleeping. I'm almost never still awake when the app automatically stops at 30 minutes (with the sleep timer). Really love it!

L70%
by L####:

I love the app but when I installed the other plug-ins, now it keeps force quitting on Blizzard and I have to keep restarting my phone to turn it off. And now I can't open it at all. Please help - I would love to rate 5 stars but this is the only issue right now.

U70%
by U####:

For years this has been my go to app for ambient noise for sleep. Seems the app hasn't been significantly updated in quite a while. Which is a shame. Paid for upgrades, I dint want a refund, I just want my beloved app to work properly. Skipping and stuttering completely defeats the purpose. Galaxy S7. Android Marshmallow

R70%
by R####:

This app is great, but plugins have stopped working ever since my phone upgraded to marshmallow. I'm only making this a low rating in the hopes that this gets read and the problem is fixed. The app shuts down right away, but the sound still plays. I have to restart my phone to get it to stop. I uninstalled the app and it worked fine when I reinstalled, but crashed again when I downloaded and started the winter blizzard pack. Playing the winter sounds while in normal mode works fine.

R70%
by R####:

I've had this app since the beginning. With the new update for android OS kind of blew it up. Uninstalled then reinstalled, now it's awesome again. I have an LG K7, software version K33010h.

E70%
by E####:

4/5 stars. Would rate 5 if all features were free. Used to have some bugs and incredible battery drain/ heat but this has been fixed in newer versions. Thanks!

R70%
by R####:

Last several nights ive noticed the recording restarts every minute or so.. and u can hear the slightest of pauses in the rain... very annoying... please give attention to this

T70%
by T####:

As an insomniac since teenhood, I've tried every trick and gadget in the world in search of restful sleep -- including expensive whitenoise machines. This little app is by far the best! Unlike most "ocean sound" effects, this app doesn't just cycle through the same ten seconds of sound in a monotonous pattern. Lightning Bug has a long enough repeat time to produce a sound that feels much more natural. For me, this has a all the difference.

R70%
by R####:

Love the app & Great support - I sent email on a Sunday and got a live reply in minutes. The problem is my 6.1 upgrade operating system is not compatible with this app and that needs to be addressed.

R70%
by R####:

One of my favorite apps. Some skipping in loop but hardly more than slightly noticable. Used every night to fall asleep for almost 2 years.... now, after i JUST finally got around to updating to Marshmallow on my Galaxy S5... ... the freaking app opens for one second then force closes with an unexpected error exception. Tried re-install but it only fixes it temporarily... and immediately goes back to dying at app launch the second i use BLizzard in the qontwr pack. PLEASE FIX! MY SLEEP IS SUFFERING!!!!!!

X70%
by X####:

I've loved this app for years, but recently it started having playback issues. Dev suggested using Ambio which fixed my issue. It imported my plugins, so I didn't waste any money.

R70%
by R####:

I've been using this app for a while now and some of the continuous sounds get cut off. Please fix?

R70%
by R####:

Loved the app on my older phones, but it doesn't work on Android 7. Will update when/if the compatibility issues are fixed.

R70%
by R####:

Needs updates

R70%
by R####:

Please fix it. Was so good. Why skip have a sec every 10 to 20 tho. :$ even enabled lightening bug audio. Removed. Restarted redownloaded... Same issue. Please fix

Z70%
by Z####:

Uninstalled I dunno what you've done but what ever it is change it back.. There's the most annoying gap now I'n the play loop which stands out like a sore thumb.... Not so relaxing anymore

C70%
by C####:

Have used this app for years, especially when traveling. Now it has a stutter. Please fix it! Then I can give it a proper rating.

R70%
by R####:

I loved this app but since updating to marshmallow there are very noticeable gaps in the loop every 10 seconds or so. Makes the app unusable.

R70%
by R####:

Same complaint as everyone else. On all fronts! Insomniac in desperate need of the "skipping" to stop... Please... I promise 5 stars once it's fixed


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