# Alarm Clock Radio

> Device alarm clock with internet radio, world clock, and custom sound options. (iPhone/iPad app by Philip Bailey.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-radio/id416793900 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Philip Bailey](https://appshunter.io/developer/416793903)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 134 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-radio/id416793900/reviews.md

## What is Alarm Clock Radio?

Turn your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch into an easy to use world alarm clock radio.

Now with internet radio featuring over 2,500 public streams. 

Lots of alarm sounds including, cuckoo clock, fire siren, bugle, hip hop, monkeys, thunderstorm, birdsong etc 

Choose between lots of colour schemes. 

NB You will receive sound notification alarms even when the app is not running (Chimes 1 sound only). 

Features: 
- Internet radio with over 2,000 stations
- World clock with over 120,000 locations
- Select tracks from your iPod library to use as an alarm or sleep timer with optional audio controls
- Supports background audio
- 15 colour schemes to choose from
- lots of alarm sounds to choose from
- Customisable snooze time

## Key features

- Internet radio with 2,000+ stations
- World clock with 120,000+ locations
- Use iPod library tracks for alarms
- Background audio support
- 15 customizable color schemes
- Extensive alarm sound library
- Customizable snooze time

## What do users think of Alarm Clock Radio?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ⏰ Large, easy-to-read time and date display
- 🌡️ Weather and temperature information included
- 😴 Sleep timer functionality works well
- 📻 Good selection of radio stations available
- 🎨 Customizable color schemes
- 🔊 Gradually increasing alarm volume feature
- 💡 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🆓 Free to download and use
- 🎵 Sleep to music/radio capability
- ⭐ Reliable for some users as bedside clock

**Cons**

- 🐛 Alarm frequently fails to trigger
- 📻 Radio alarm plays default chimes instead of selected station
- 💻 App doesn't work in background/locked screen mode
- 🔋 Severe battery drain issues
- 💡 Forces screen brightness to maximum automatically
- 📱 App crashes frequently when changing settings
- 🔊 Radio volume too quiet even at maximum
- ⚠️ App resets to default settings unexpectedly
- 🚫 Doesn't launch or open on some devices
- 📻 Radio streaming frequently fails or doesn't connect
- 🎵 Limited alarm sound options
- ⏳ Last updated two years ago - appears abandoned
- 📢 Intrusive upgrade prompts and banner ads
- 🌐 Custom radio URL feature doesn't work properly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Alarm doesn't work unless app is open and phone unlocked
- Radio alarm reverts to chimes instead of playing selected station
- App crashes when selecting BBC radio stations
- App crashes when entering custom stream URLs
- Settings not saved - resets to defaults
- Screen brightness forces to maximum despite settings
- App crashes after snooze function
- App crashes when changing alarm sounds
- App crashes when changing radio stations
- Radio doesn't play - shows 'connecting' indefinitely
- Alarm doesn't sound at all despite proper setup
- App fails to launch or open on iPad
- Notification appears but no sound plays
- App becomes unresponsive to screen taps
- Randomly switches to App Store with ads, preventing alarm
- Portrait view locks, difficult to return to landscape
- Banner ads block access to radio controls

**Most requested features**

- Widget support with large time and date display
- Easier Apple Music integration
- Multiple alarm support (currently only one)
- Persistent brightness control that remembers settings
- Better radio station database with more options
- Improved instructions and user guide
- Landscape mode controls
- Larger, more accessible alarm control buttons
- Prev/Next station buttons always visible
- Support for HTTPS radio URLs
- Gentler color options for night use
- Volume control adjustments
- Remove or disable upgrade prompts
- Disable ads option in free version

## Recent user reviews (10 of 134)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-radio/id416793900/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Can’t figure out how to set alarm?

*2026-06-25*

I can’t figure out how to set the alarm. I also can’t find instructions for how to use the app. Otherwise seems like a fine app, I just hope someone can tell me how to set the alarm.

### 4/5 — Good for the Most Part

*2025-11-07*

This is the first clock app that I downloaded that has the time and date both in large fonts. I find that important at night. 

I wish this app had a widget feature also with large time and date (this app was last updated two years ago - abandoned?).

I also wish it was easier to play my Apple Music songs on the app. I tried every button and it doesn’t work.

Thank you for reading.

PS: Can we remove that message to upgrade the app? The option is not available where live.

### 1/5 — Useless. Doesn’t launch or open

*2025-07-12, version 2.10*

Useless on my iPad. Doesn’t even open or launch so I can’t comment on it further than that.

### 4/5 — Good for the Most Part

*2024-12-23*

This is the first clock app that I downloaded that has the time and date both in large fonts. I find that important at night. 

I wish this app had a widget feature also with large time and date (this app was last updated two years ago - abandoned?).

I also wish it was easier to play my Apple Music songs on the app. I tried every button and it doesn’t work.

Thank you for reading.

### 5/5 — Works well

*2024-09-24, version 2.10*

Tried a couple of radio alarm clocks out of the App Store but this one does exactly what I want especially the sleep timer.  Simple to use interface that I picked up in 10 minutes. Like the weather and temperature on the main display. I think this will help. Perhaps some more gentle colours will make it better.

Thank you

### 5/5 — I like this Clock Radio

*2024-01-07*

This app helps me sleep and I can use it to wake up to music and stuff. I like the weather forecast.

### 1/5 — Nasty

*2023-09-21*

Nasty app that destroy my battery. Massive battery drain very fast on this trash app. Zero star.

### 5/5 — Great alarm clock

*2023-08-10*

An excellent app which we have used as an alarm clock daily for years. My only complaint is that I hate the chimes which come on when the internet is down.

### 5/5 — Love this app.

*2023-02-22*

Simply great

### 1/5 — Pas de radio

*2022-01-23*

Déçu la radio ne fonctionne pas

## Frequently asked questions about Alarm Clock Radio

### What does the Alarm Clock Radio app do?

This app transforms your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch into a comprehensive alarm clock. It offers internet radio with thousands of streams, a world clock with over 120,000 locations, and a wide variety of alarm sounds. You can even use tracks from your iPod library as alarm sounds or for the sleep timer.

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

Key features include internet radio access to over 2,000 stations, a world clock covering more than 120,000 locations, and the ability to select music from your iPod library for alarms and sleep timers. It also supports background audio, offers 15 color schemes, a large selection of alarm sounds, and customizable snooze times.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. However, it is supported by advertisements. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees mentioned for accessing its core functionalities.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It supports background audio, meaning you will receive sound notifications even when the app is not actively running, with the exception of the 'Chimes 1' sound which functions as a notification alarm.

### Can I use my own music for alarms?

Yes, you can select tracks from your iPod library to use as your alarm sound or for the sleep timer. The app also provides optional audio controls for these features, allowing for a personalized wake-up or sleep experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.10 — 2022-09-12

Lots of bug fixes.

### 2.9 — 2016-03-04

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

Bug fixes.

### 2.8 — 2016-01-13

Bug fixes.

### 2.7 — 2015-12-21

Fixed device brightness issue. Updated iTunes marketing graphic.

### 2.6 — 2015-02-23

Fixed broken streams. Several bug fixes.

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