Pocket Fan Free
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* 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.
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* 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. *
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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)
Category : Entertainment
Reviews (21)
THE BEST FAN EVER, NOW WITHOUT ELECTRICITY I CAN USE THIS EVERYTIME.. MY FRIENDS GOT ADDICTED TO THIS THAT WE ALMOST DROPPED OUT 6 UNITS IN COLLEGE BUT WE LOVE THIS APP SO MUCH. SO COOL AND AWESOME, MUST DOWNLOAD
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 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.
It doesn't work all it does is you hear the noise and that's just stupid
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.
I love this app but i would love it more if i could lock my screen instead of leaving my screen light on all night... but great app other than that
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(:
I chekced my phone on every side I could feel it but didn't fell a thing
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'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!
Great for those that need ambient noise to sleep. Helps me when on the road for work and the hotel AC's don't have a continuous AC fan.
Cmon people common sense you cant feel wind from a freaking app😐😐 Its good to help me concentrate on my homework and is really good
I couldn't feel a thing make if it gave me a breeze it would be 5 stars
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!
Right now the AC in my house is out so downloading this to see if it will help (I'm aware its not a real fan)
Can't believe this really works, was boiling hot today and needed to cool down, switch on the fan and was chilled in minutes, great app. Thanks.
Needed some sound to fall asleep to, worked great. make sure you set it so it stays on when your phone is locked.
I did not feel anything this is a stupid app ever tell you when I changed my mind
It does exactly what the developer says. Too me it just sounds like an overheated treadmill.
I downloaded this app purely for description and the sleep lulling the fact you had to explain that it doesn't actually cool you lol great app
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