Must-Try Clocks Apps for Android and iOS Devices

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Smartwatches may be the latest fad right now, but for most people, the smartphone remains to be the best time keeper and alarm clock of choice. The best and latest clock apps not only tell the date and time accurately, but also come loaded with extra features and functions like highly configurable alarms, sleep logs, and a variety of plugins and extensions.

In today’s post, we’re going to highlight some of the best free and premium clock apps for your Android or iOS device. See what catches your fancy.

Enjoy!

Rise Alarm Clock

Rise is a sleek and minimalistic alarm clock for iOS. It’s perfect for those who are looking for something simple to help them wake up. Just slide up or down to set the alarm time, and swipe from the side of the screen to trigger or disable the alarm. You can also customize the app’s background, as well as choose from a variety of alarm sounds (or use your own music tracks) for waking. It also has a SleepTunes feature that allows you to create a time playlist to help you sleep. One minor gripe about this app is that multiple alarm support is an in-app purchase.

Timely Alarm Clock

This clock app for Android is easily one of the most beautiful and highly functional alarm clocks in the Play Store; providing users with a three-panel experience for setting alarms, a primary clock screen, and a stopwatch and timer mode. The alarm panel lets you quickly set alarms simply by swiping and tapping from the side of the screen. It also supports multiple simultaneous alarms. Each of these alarms can be customized further with labels and different tunes. You can even add a challenge (i.e. math problem or matching mini-game) to make sure that you’re fully awake.

Morning Routine

You will have to do more than just pressing the snooze button to convince Morning Routine that you’re up and about. This clock app can be programmed to scan particular barcodes or photos for you to show that you’re fully awake. You can set the alarm to shut off when you scan a milk carton or toothpaste tube, when you open a certain app or even program your own series of steps built around your usual morning routine. It’s a flexible app that not only helps you wake up but also serves as your own morning to-do list.

DashClock Widget

This app is probably the most convenient clock on the list. It’s more than just your ordinary lock screen clock widget, as it supports a number of extensions like emails and messaging notifications, RSS readers, weather reports, and news feeds. The app’s extensible nature makes it a one-stop utility and notification center that provides as much or as little information you need to help plan your day and see what’s going on in the world.

Nightstand Central

Nightstand Central for iPad and iPhone is a beautiful freemium clock app that makes a great alternative to your nightstand clock. It features beautiful photography, built-in weather report, and the ability to set multiple customizable alarms. You’re spoiled for choice with a variety of alarm sounds, set repeating alarms, and labels. In-app purchases are available for you to use your own music as wake-up alarms. You can also add a lullaby feature to lull you to sleep, set your own photos as wallpaper, and even add a flashlight function.

Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock

This alarm clock app is ideal for those who are looking for a more scientific approach to waking up with a good night’s sleep. Using your iPhone’s built-in accelerometer, you can keep track of your sleeping habits, and the app will wake you at just the right moment to ensure optimal rest. Unlike traditional pinpoint time, you can set a window of time, say a 30-minute stretch. The app then judges that your sleep movement is just right, and will ring the alarm to wake you. Besides the smart alarm, the app also records you sleeping habits for tracking sleep quality over time.