Best alarm clock apps for Android
Alarm clock apps wake you with sounds or music you choose, handle shift and weekday-only schedules, and bundle a timer, stopwatch and bedtime reminder.
10 apps ranked · How we rank
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Number 1: Alarmy - Alarm Clock & Sleep
Sleep Tracker & Alarm Clock by Delightroom
4.6 out of 5 (2.2M) 50M+ installs
Alarmy suits heavy sleepers who need missions and loud tones to get up, not people who want a quiet, simple clock.
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A focused, loud alarm app for heavy sleepers and anyone who sets alarms often; free with ads and in-app purchases.
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A feature-rich free alarm and bedside clock that suits phone-by-the-bed users, provided ads and in-app purchases do not bother them.
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A free, ad-supported alarm app that bundles wake-ups, bedtime reminders and sleep stats into one practical package.
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A free, ad-supported launcher that puts alarms, timers, reminders and a world clock one swipe from the home screen, best for constant time-checkers.
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A free, ad-supported four-in-one timekeeping app that suits anyone wanting alarms, a world clock, a stopwatch and a timer in one place.
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A free, focused alarm clock whose full-screen lock screen alerts make it a strong choice for heavy sleepers.
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A free, ad-supported alarm built for heavy sleepers, with sleep reminders and wellness reading layered around the ring.
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A free, ad-supported bundle of alarms, timers, a world clock and reminders that suits anyone wanting everyday timekeeping in one simple app.
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A free, ad-supported weather app that suits weather-sensitive mornings, provided you are willing to make it your home screen.
About alarm clock apps
Many set puzzles or tasks that must be finished before the alarm stops, which helps heavy sleepers, while others aim for a gentler wake-up or flexible repeat rules for people on irregular shifts. They differ in how hard they are to silence, how much control you get over repeat days and sounds, and how far they go beyond waking you. A simple alarm stays out of the way, while a feature-heavy one adds sleep tracking, smart lights or a sunrise display, which can be useful or just clutter.
What to look for
- Check how the app handles snooze and dismissal, since an alarm that is too easy to switch off in your sleep defeats the purpose, while one that demands a puzzle every morning can be frustrating.
- Look at how alarms behave when the phone is silenced, in Do Not Disturb mode or low on battery, because an alarm that stays quiet or gets killed by battery saving is worse than no alarm at all.
- Consider the sound options, including whether you can use your own music and how loud the alarm can get, as a tone you sleep through is no help.
- Review what the app asks for in permissions and what it collects, since an alarm needs to run at set times and may request access to your contacts or location that it does not need.
- Decide whether you want a free app supported by ads or a paid version that removes them, and weigh that against the extra features each tier includes.
How we rank
Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.