| Core Identity |
| Developer | JoelPro | Hardi Darweish | Google LLC | TMSOFT | Sleep Cycle AB | Sleep Tracker & Alarm Clock by Delightroom |
| Category | Lifestyle | Lifestyle | Tools | Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness | Productivity |
| Platform | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | iOS | Android, iOS |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 0.0 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 0.0 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 11 | 0 | 17,865 | 0 | 22,456 | 17,643 |
| Price | Free | $0.99 | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Apr 29, 2014 | Jun 4, 2023 | Oct 25, 2021 | Apr 23, 2011 | Jul 23, 2009 | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Last Updated | Jun 13, 2014 | Jun 4, 2023 | Dec 12, 2025 | Apr 9, 2026 | Apr 22, 2026 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | mixed | - | negative | - | negative | positive |
| Score | 35/100 | - | 35/100 | - | 35/100 | 68/100 |
| Praises | - Simple and effective alarm functionality provides reliable utility for daily time management needs
- Visual cues and simple interface design assist young children with morning routine transitions
| - | - Simple and functional clock interface provides reliable timekeeping for daily routines
- Medication reminder utility helps users manage health schedules for family members
| - | | - Waking Effectiveness
- Mission-Based Challenges
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| Complaints | - Unreliable alarm triggering and automatic muting post-update cause significant user frustration and missed appointments
- Complex settings and intrusive assistant integration create friction for users seeking basic clock utility
| - | - Alarm reliability issues post-update cause missed wake-up calls and daily frustration
- Complex and unintuitive interface changes following the latest update hinder basic navigation
- Forced integration of unwanted news and routines disrupts the core alarm experience
| - | - Aggressive Monetization & Ads
- Technical Bugs & Reliability
| - Intrusive Ads & Monetization
- Technical Reliability Issues
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| Requests | - Customizable hourly chime features would provide helpful time awareness for users on the move
| - | - Customizable light mode option requested to improve visibility and accessibility for users
- Hourly chime feature with custom sound support requested for time management
- Home screen widget for timers requested to improve quick access and visibility
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Visual-only wake-up mechanism avoids auditory sleep disruption
- Night-time dimming mode maintains usability in dark environments
| - | - System-level Android integration replaces default assistant on hardware-mapped triggers
- Zero-cost, ad-free utility environment sustains high install volume
| - | - Established brand with 40M+ downloads
- Patented non-wearable tracking tech
- Advanced AI coaching (Luma/SleepGPT)
| - Proprietary 'Prevent Turn Off' technology
- Diverse and high-friction dismissal missions
- Massive Android install base (2M+ ratings)
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| Weaknesses | - 3.71 Android rating indicates critical reliability gaps
- Alarm muting bugs post-update drive user churn
- Ad-supported model creates intrusive user friction
| - | - Alarm reliability failures post-update
- 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap
- Intrusive UI changes following the latest update
| - | - Declining user sentiment
- Technical bugs (alarm/overheating)
- Aggressive monetization of paid users
| - Poor iOS platform parity (2.5 star rating)
- Ad-delivery logic interfering with alarm functionality
- Reports of unauthorized subscription charges
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| Pricing | freemium | free | free | free | freemium | freemium |
| Momentum | Zombie | - | Maintenance | Intense | - | Maintenance |
| Update Cadence | 2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~4331d avg | - | 2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~109d avg | 3 versions | - | 3 versions, ~56d avg |
