Podcast Alarm: Wake & Listen

Podcast Alarm: Wake & Listen

Your morning podcast player

82 ratings
53 reviews
#31 in paid News
🔧 Utilities
📡 News
$2.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 30, 2019
  • June 8, 2026

Features

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About

Wake up to your favorite podcasts instead of a standard alarm. This app lets you set alarms to play specific episodes or a queue of content. It offers features like offline playback, intro skipping, and a nightstand mode.

Wake up to favorite podcasts
Autoplay episode queue
Skip podcast intros
Offline episode playback
Nightstand clock mode
Variable playback speed
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What's New in Podcast Alarm

2.2.0

June 8, 2026

Reliability fixes for alarms not playing audio, plus a fix for queue items being removed when an alarm fails to start.

Charts

Top Paid

📉 31-1

News

This app dropped -1 position in News chart.

Last updated on September 16, 2026.

User reviews

Incredibly annoying

The least user-friendly app ever. I cannot play the podcast episode I want to as an alarm and there is no way to delete an episode from the queue.

Ne fonctionne pas. À fuir.

J’ai pris cette application (payante) pour pouvoir me réveiller avec des épisodes bien précis de certains podcasts d’hypnose choisis précisément et sélectionnés (cela se nomme « queue » ). Même en maintenant l’application allumée durant la nuit, cela fonctionne une fois sur deux ou trois voire moins. Quand le jour de l’alarme est passé même si on a sélectionné « tous les jours » cela ne fonctionne pas : il n’y a plus rien du tout et il faut reprogrammer chaque soir. Bref. Cette application : c’est n’importe quoi. 7€ à la poubelle. Je dois me réveiller à 4:30. Autant dire que je double avec une vraie « alarme ».
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Unreliable so far

The app has only worked a few times for me. Thankfully I set back up alarms just in case. I’ve tested it and it only seems to work when I have the actual app open. Won’t work if my phone is locked. I tried looking for tips on the website but it seems like I’m doing everything I can for it to work properly? I’d really like to use it but can’t have something unreliable. Any tips appreciated if I’ve missed something.
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GREAT Idea

I love, LOVE, the idea of this so much. But the alarm is not set up-as far as I can tell, to play thethe podcasts under most circumstances. My experience is that the app has to stay open in order for it to work, which And setting up the podcast is a little confusing, and to play the selection as you’re waking up is hit or miss 😭
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検索が死んでる

検索してもPodcastの曲が出てこなく、ラジオの番組しか出ないのは何故?

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

25 issues

Alarm does not go off

Bug

App crashes when setting alarm

Bug

App does not play latest podcast episode

Bug

Cannot delete episodes from queue

Bug

Alarm does not stop

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App freezes and cannot be force shut down

Bug

App fails to download episodes

Bug

Repeat feature does not work

Bug

Alarm does not play sound

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App doesn't always work

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Alarm only plays the latest episode

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Cannot edit set alarms

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Alarm plays simultaneously with other audio

Bug

Play and pause controls not accessible from lock screen

Bug

Alarm does not sound

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App crashes when trying to set an alarm

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Alarm fails to begin playing

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UI is laggy during alarm creation

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Cannot sync with Apple podcast app

Bug

Recurring alarm creates multiple individual alarms

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Cannot disable recurring alarm easily

Bug

Search function not working for podcasts

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App only plays previous day's podcast

Bug

App resumes playing after phone call even on silent

Bug

App cuts off features when used horizontally on iPad

Bug

Requested Features

17 requests

Ability to delete episodes from queue

Feature

Ability to select order of automatic subscriptions

Feature

Ability to stop listening without starting new one

Feature

Ability to set daily podcast speed

Feature

Ability to subscribe to multiple podcasts for continuous play

Feature

Ability to set multiple alarms for snoozing

Feature

Easy way to temporarily disable recurring alarms

Feature

Dark mode option

Feature

Add BBC global news podcast

Feature

Add NPR Up First podcast

Feature

Allow user to pick up where left off on latest episode

Feature

Ability to skip ahead in podcasts

Feature

Allow user to link to already paid podcasts

Feature

Make play and pause buttons larger

Feature

Allow play and pause controls from lock screen

Feature

Allow alarms to pause other audio

Feature

Make time in nightstand mode float to prevent burn-in

Feature

FAQ

What does Podcast Alarm do?

Podcast Alarm replaces your standard alarm tone with your favorite podcasts. You can set alarms to play specific podcast episodes or a queue of upcoming episodes, ensuring you wake up to engaging content instead of a buzzer.

What are the key features of Podcast Alarm?

Key features include waking up to your favorite podcasts, automatically skipping intros, creating an autoplay queue of episodes, offline playback for pre-downloaded episodes, variable playback speed, and a nightstand mode for a bedside clock display.

Is Podcast Alarm free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

How does offline playback work?

If you are offline, episodes can be pre-downloaded. This ensures that your podcast alarm will play instantly when it goes off, even without an internet connection.

Can I set multiple alarms?

Yes, you can set multiple alarms for different times of the day. This allows you to use podcasts to start your morning, remind you of gym sessions, or accompany your wind-down routine.