# Alarm Clock Music Free

> Customizable music alarm clock and sleep timer with background functionality. (iPhone/iPad app by Steve Tranby.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-music-free/id403376212 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Steve Tranby](https://appshunter.io/developer/331084223)
- Category: Utilities, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 78 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2011-01-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-music-free/id403376212/reviews.md

## What is Alarm Clock Music Free?

Background iPod Music Alarm and Sleep Timer
Real Random Shuffle
Alarm fires even in background
Works with silent switch off

** This version displays advertisements, only allows 8 songs in playlist, and flashlight is disabled **

Please send any issues and feedback, Thanks!

--- Full Feature List ---
- Analog, Binary, and Digital Clock Themes
- 12 Clock Colors applied to all themes
- 17 Alarm Sounds
- Adjust brightness by swiping finger up and down
- Send Email for Support, Feedback, or Share with a friend
- 12 or 24 hour format
- Show/Hide seconds
- Select a playlist for each Alarm (4 songs in Lite version)
- Multiple alarms supported
- Shake to Snooze ON/OFF
- Tap Once to Snooze
- Tap Twice to Turn Alarm Off
- Snooze time customizable
- Vibrate ON/OFF
- Music Alarm with fade In: Wake up gently in the morning!
- Music Sleep Timer with fading out
- Alarm works with screen locked and with silent switch on
- Slide/flick left and right to change the current playing song
- Shake to toggle the flashlight (Not in Lite Version)
- Prevent Auto-Lock
- Help Guide and About section
- Snooze AND Shutoff Alarm with Volume Buttons
- Graphics Improved for Retina Display 
- L.E.D. Flashlight Support (Not in Lite Version)
- Simple Local Notifications Support
- Shutoff Alarm with Volume Buttons
- Podcasts from iPod Library Supported
- Set wake up volume for each Alarm
- 10 new sounds to wake up to
- Digital Alarm Clock now fills up screen in landscape 
- Background Support for Alarm Sounds and iPod Music Library


--- iOS 4.x.x NOTES ---
* Local Notifications cannot play iPod Music
* L.E.D. Flashlight will drain battery if you keep it on for an extended period.
* Support for running the alarm app in the background will drain battery faster and it is recommended to have the device plugged in to use this mode.

## Key features

- Music alarm with fade-in
- Sleep timer with fade-out
- Background alarm functionality
- Customizable snooze and shutoff
- Multiple clock themes and colors
- Vibrate and shake to snooze options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 78)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-music-free/id403376212/reviews.md

### 3/5 — One this missing

*2025-11-26*

It would be good if the app allowed you to turn off battery and phone status indicator for the display. Seems redundant and is a bit annoying.

### 3/5 — Great app

*2025-07-29*

This is a great app only thing I can think of to make it a for certain 5 star rating is to allow the app to run an app called radio box as an option to use for playing music, other than that it’s a great app.
I will change my rating to 5 stars if you fix it so you can choose what ever radio app as an option to use with this app, radio box is a great app to use but any app that someone chooses would make this better and a 5 star rating. I used radio box as an example but I also like radio box to.

### 5/5 — Works a charm.

*2024-02-20, version 1.7*

Have used it for two weeks now.
Set the alarm, plug in the power cord, screen stays on.
Haven’t missed an alarm.
Plays my purchased Apple media.
Thank you.

### 5/5 — This app has different clocks it it

*2023-10-07*

It’s got an analog clock and digital clock and standard clock and flip clock and binary clock

### 1/5 — Terrible🤢

*2021-11-28, version 1.7*

It’s absolutely terrible! My kids hate it!

### 5/5 — Needs an update

*2020-06-03, version 1.7*

I LOVE THIS APP! You can choose your song AND the volume you want it played at! The fade in timer? Astonishing!!!! I just need an update so it’ll load like it did 4 years ago. Also, the background you’re testing? I think it’s working for what your looking for.... please update? I don’t want to lose this app to age.

### 3/5 — Consumes Battery While Not in Use

*2020-02-13*

I can understand this app consuming some battery while I have it foregrounded at night, with my phone on charge. In the morning I turned off the alarm and went about my day, but noticed my battery draining faster than normal.

I opened battery usage info ... lo and behold, Alarm Music was responsible for 87% of the battery consumption, compared to 4% for the next most demanding app! It was active for 21.5 of the last 24 hours. (I only slept for 8.)

It seems to never sleep even while in the background.

### 1/5 — Locked

*2018-04-10, version 1.7*

Wont work if phone locked pointless...

### 1/5 — Flashlight crash

*2017-08-15*

When I activate the flashlight it immediately turns off and app closes.

### 5/5 — Good

*2017-06-15*

It works the way it's supposed to

## Frequently asked questions about Alarm Clock Music Free

### What does this alarm clock app do?

This app functions as a customizable alarm clock that can wake you up with your favorite music or podcasts from your iPod library. It also includes a sleep timer with a fade-out feature to help you fall asleep. The alarm is designed to work even when the app is in the background or the device is on silent.

### What are the key features of this alarm clock?

Key features include the ability to use iPod music for alarms with a gentle fade-in, a sleep timer with fade-out, background alarm functionality, customizable snooze and shutoff options, multiple clock themes and colors, and vibrate or shake-to-snooze settings. It also supports different alarm sounds and wake-up volumes.

### Is this app free to use?

This is a free version of the app, which means it displays advertisements. It also has limitations such as only allowing 8 songs in a playlist and disabling the flashlight feature. There may be options to upgrade for a full-featured experience.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices. Specific notes are provided for iOS 4.x.x, indicating that local notifications cannot play iPod music on those older versions. For optimal performance, especially with background features, it's recommended to have the device plugged in.

### How can I customize my alarm experience?

You can customize your alarm by selecting a playlist from your iPod library, setting a specific wake-up volume for each alarm, and choosing from various alarm sounds. The app also offers options for fade-in music, shake-to-snooze, tap-to-snooze, and customizable snooze times.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2016-01-19

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Tweaks to UI to support new device sizes
- Fix link for upgrade
- Fixes and updates to weather provider 

Heads up: Next release will include IAP for removing ads and enabling pro features.

### 1.6.1 — 2014-01-03

Fixed Issues with Black Backgrounds in iOS 7.0

- iPad Support (Universal App)
- iOS 7.0 Support
- Now using OpenWeatherMaps.org for weather
- Bug fixes and 

Note: iOS 4.3+ is now required

### 1.6 — 2013-12-28

- iPad Support (Universal App)
- iOS 7.0 Support
- Now using OpenWeatherMaps.org for weather
- Bug fixes and 

Note: iOS 4.3+ is now required

### 1.4.7 — 2011-12-23

- fix a few volume issues
- fix snooze/shutoff using buttons
- restore system volume on power off or terminate

### 1.4.5 — 2011-11-29

- Fixed two issues related to alarms playing music 
- Downloaded iTunes Match music is supported for alarms with playlists

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All apps by Steve Tranby: https://appshunter.io/developer/331084223

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