Jonathan Wilson
For daily podcast listeners and morning news consumers looking to replace standard alarm tones with narrative or informative content.
Podcast Alarm: Wake & Listen
Snapshot
Who is Jonathan Wilson?
Helping podcast enthusiasts integrate media consumption into their morning routines by replacing standard alarm tones with automated playback.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 3Last updated
Podcast Alarm: Wake & Listen
v2.0.1
6mo ago
Publisher DNA
What defines Jonathan Wilson?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Podcast-integrated utility tools
Scale
indie
Target audience
Daily podcast listeners and morning news consumers looking to replace standard alarm tones with narrative or informative content.
Signature Patterns
- •Monetization via a one-time paid purchase model
- •Focus on offline functionality through automated pre-downloading
- •Niche utility targeting the intersection of media players and alarm clocks
Portfolio momentum
Maintained a steady development pace with 2 updates in the last 6 months, including a major release within the last 10 days.
Company profile
low confidence- Employees
- 1-10
Portfolio
What does Jonathan Wilson ship?
Apps
4 apps analysed
Analysis in progress
Color-coded visual status workflow reduces operational friction for technicians
- Offline-first architecture ensures business continuity in areas with poor connectivity
Analysis in progress
Distributed across 20 markets, strongest in Europe.
Based on 2 of 4 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (4)
- Mexico2 / 2
- United States2 / 2
- Brazil1 / 2
- Canada1 / 2
Europe (9)
- France2 / 2
- Germany2 / 2
- Spain2 / 2
- Italy1 / 2
- Netherlands1 / 2
›+4 more europe markets
- Portugal1 / 2
- Sweden1 / 2
- Turkey1 / 2
- United Kingdom1 / 2
Asia-Pacific (7)
- Japan2 / 2
- Australia1 / 2
- India1 / 2
- Indonesia1 / 2
- Singapore1 / 2
›+2 more asia-pacific markets
- South Korea1 / 2
- Vietnam1 / 2
Core markets (2/2 apps)
Rivals
Who does Jonathan Wilson compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(1)
Both apps compete for the same podcast-listening audience, though Podcast App captures general listeners while Podcast Alarm targets users specifically seeking audio-based wake-up routines.
Contenders(9)
Pocket Casts competes for the same podcast-listening audience by providing discovery and playback tools that overlap with the core media consumption habits of Podcast Alarm users.
Both apps compete for the same podcast listener demographic, though they serve distinct use cases: Podcast Alarm focuses on wake-up utility, while Castro targets high-volume content management.
Both apps compete for the same podcast listener base, though they serve different utility needs: Podcast Alarm focuses on wake-up automation while Goodpods targets discovery and library management.
Clock is a native system utility that provides basic alarm functionality but suffers from reliability issues that drive users to third-party alternatives.
Both apps target podcast listeners, but iCatcher! competes for the same power-user segment by offering granular library management and offline-first control that overlaps with the core utility of Podcast Alarm.
Both apps compete for the same podcast-listening audience, though they diverge on utility: Podcast Alarm targets wake-up automation while Overcast focuses on audio playback quality.
Both apps target podcast listeners, but Player FM competes by offering a broad library management tool that overlaps with the core playback functionality of Podcast Alarm.
Both apps target podcast listeners, with Podbean serving as a general player that overlaps with the core playback functionality of Podcast Alarm.
Both apps target podcast listeners, but Podcast Alarm: Wake & Listen focuses on alarm-triggered playback utility while Podcasts . focuses on content discovery and library management.
Same space(19)
A alarm clock app competing with Podcast Alarm: Wake & Listen.
A alarm clock app competing with Podcast Alarm: Wake & Listen.
Castbox is a podcast player that competes for the same audio consumption time but lacks the specific alarm-triggering utility of the source app.
Alarmy is a heavy-sleeper alarm clock that uses forced-interaction mechanics to ensure wake-up, contrasting with the source app's podcast-focused approach.
Wayk is a mission-based alarm clock that prioritizes behavioral discipline over the source app's media-centric wake-up experience.
One Touch Alarm Clock focuses on speed of configuration, serving users who prioritize simplicity over the source app's media-heavy feature set.
Alarm Clock HD is a bedside alarm utility that uses music as a wake-up trigger similar to the source app.
A loud alarm clock app competing with Podcast Alarm: Wake & Listen.
A alarm clock app competing with Podcast Alarm: Wake & Listen.
A sleep tracking app competing with Podcast Alarm: Wake & Listen.
Next Up is a podcast alarm clock that directly competes for the same niche of media-based wake-up routines.
Alarm Clock App for Spotify uses Spotify integration to provide personalized wake-up audio, directly overlapping with the source app's podcast-based wake-up goal.
A music alarm clock app competing with Podcast Alarm: Wake & Listen.
A radio alarm clock app competing with Podcast Alarm: Wake & Listen.
A music alarm clock app competing with Podcast Alarm: Wake & Listen.
Alarm Clock for Me is a bedside utility that shares the alarm clock market but uses a subscription model that contrasts with the paid model of the source app.
A alarm clock app competing with Podcast Alarm: Wake & Listen.
A podcast player app competing with Podcast Alarm: Wake & Listen.
Podyssey is a podcast social network that focuses on discovery and community discussion rather than the source app's alarm-based utility.
New entrants(2)
known for
Alarm Clock: Wake Up & Remind
A alarm clock app competing with Podcast Alarm: Wake & Listen.
A morning routine tracker app competing with Podcast Alarm: Wake & Listen.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on Jonathan Wilson
Bottom line
Jonathan Wilson is a focused indie developer serving a specific utility gap in the podcasting ecosystem. The single-app portfolio relies on a paid model and consistent technical maintenance to compete with broader media platforms.
Frequently asked questions
How many apps does Jonathan Wilson publish?
What kind of apps does Jonathan Wilson make?
What is Jonathan Wilson's top app?
In how many countries are Jonathan Wilson's apps available?
What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 1
- With full intel:
- 0
- With overview:
- 1
- Website scraped:
- yes
- Social presence:
- no
