# Progressive Alarm Clock for iPad

> Gentle, customizable Tibetan singing bowl alarm with dream journaling. (iPhone/iPad app by Spotlight Six Software LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressive-alarm-clock-for-ipad/id366043848 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Spotlight Six Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/337472902)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 518 App Store ratings · 110 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-04-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressive-alarm-clock-for-ipad/id366043848/reviews.md

## What is Progressive Alarm Clock for iPad?

Progressive Alarm Clock will wake you up gently and gradually using the beautiful sounds of the Tibetan singing bowl.  At the specified alarm time, the bells will begin to ring in a pre-defined pattern - starting out softly and slowly and gradually getting louder and more frequent.  You'll come out of your slumber slowly and peacefully.  No more being jolted awake.

+ After setting the alarm, the app can be put in the background - allowing you to use other apps.  At the specified alarm time, the alarm pattern will begin.

+ Choose from five pre-defined patterns with varying bell schedules and escalation lengths.

+ Choose from six different bells of varying size and metal compositions - from bright and clean to deep and complex with lovely overtones.

+ Edit the patterns to create your own bell schedules or modify the defaults.  Make the patterns as long or as short as you want, escalate the volumes as you please - you have complete control over the pattern definitions.

+ You may enter journal notes upon awakening - great for recording your dreams before the memory fades.  You can then go back and review your journal entries and you may export the journal via email.  For privacy, you may set a password to prevent unauthorized access.

+ To save battery, you may lock your iPad's screen and the alarm will still work.  Either start the alarm and press the lock (sleep) button, or turn on the "Auto-Lock" setting.

+ Optionally hide the time display until the screen is tapped.

+ Optionally use your own photo as a wake up image that will gradually fade in as the alarm pattern escalates.

+ These bell sounds are simply amazing - here are some app store comments pertaining to the bells:

  "Best sounding bells of any meditation app so far" - sibergrrl

  "The bell samples in this app are gorgeous" - LairBob

  "Several different bell sounds to choose from and they all feel 'live'" - VaderPi

  "Great Sound Quality" - KarlAgathon

  "The tones are stunning" - hellsleeve

  "Beautiful bell sounds" - Wolf94114

  "Wonderful digital bell sounds" - zenji

  "The bell sounds are lovely" - pngwen

Other Features:

- Six wake up colors

- Snooze from 1 minute to 30 minutes

- Sure Wake: Optional LOUD backup sound to ensure that you cannot sleep through the alarm

- Seven colors available for time display

- Optionally keep device from sleeping

## Key features

- Gradual Tibetan singing bowl alarms
- Customizable bell patterns
- Dream journaling with export
- Password protection for journal
- Background alarm functionality
- Customizable wake-up images

## What do users think of Progressive Alarm Clock for iPad?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🔔 Gentle, progressive alarm
- 🔔 Variety of soothing bell sounds
- 🔔 Customizable wake-up patterns
- 🔔 Effective at waking up
- 🔔 Peaceful way to start the day

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional failure to go off
- 🐛 Volume control issues
- 🔌 Needs to stay on screen to work
- 🔍 Outdated interface design

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Alarm resets to PM instead of AM after phone calls
- Alarm doesn't always go off as scheduled
- Volume controls not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- Multiple alarm settings for weekdays/weekends
- Option to use own music/sounds
- Timer mode for meditation/naps
- Current time display on main screen
- Improved reliability and background support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 110)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressive-alarm-clock-for-ipad/id366043848/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Gorgeous awakening

*2024-12-05, version 5.1.1*

As per all the other 5* reviews, this app is ACE!! Developer: the toolbars on Home Screen have weird hatching colours since ios17. Please fix that. Ta.

### 5/5 — Gorgeous awakening

*2023-11-22*

As per all the other 5* reviews, this app is ACE!!

Developer: the toolbars on Home Screen have weird hatching colours since ios17. Please fix that. Ta.

### 5/5 — calm mornings

*2022-05-29, version 5.1.1*

I have been using this app for years and it is fabulous.  It wakes me up in a calm way.  I also have set up one sequence that just rings every three minutes and I use it for yoga poses.  It is the best!

### 5/5 — Gentle and gradual

*2021-04-19, version 5.1.1*

I've been using this alarm for several months.
Now I wake up with the gentle sounds of the bells in combination with my iPad Chimes alarm.
I thought the volume went down when I turn down BBC or Netflix on my iPad.
But the other day I noticed the patterns and volume % is totally customised. So, I changed it and now Is my perfect pattern.
I'd love to listen different bells sounds instead a single one.
If it's possible to do it, still I didn't figure it how.
But making sound at the same time with the iPad chimes is a good combination.
I like the snooze button is big and easily accessible,I like the Sure wake although I never had to use it.I love the multiple alarms so is not needed to change every time we have a different time table.
I highly recommend it. 
It's a shame we cannot find more alarms like this one.

### 4/5 — Best alarm clock

*2021-03-29, version 5.1.1*

Waking up to a progressive alarm is a lot less jarring the standard alarm clocks. This app is great with how you can customize the alarm. I wish it was still supported.

Update: I have found occasionally the app will reset itself rather than alarm. Hope this bug can be fixed.

Update 3/14/19: app is still bugged.  Occasionally instead of alarming, it will just reset. I woke this morning to my backup alarm and wondered why this one didn’t work. When I opened my iPad this app was open, alarm was active, but it was going to alarm in 24 hours. Please fix this bug. Thank you

Update 3/28/21: bug never fixed. sadly it is obvious this very great app has been abandoned.

### 5/5 — Beautiful alarm!

*2020-11-17*

This is a terrific design for waking up gently, peacefully and effectively. It’s what I was looking for. Nothing else works as well IF you don’t like being jarred awake. Life’s tough enough. Even the cathedral bells I had used weren’t as calming. Thank you! Would be nice if the journal entries would date-stamp themselves.

### 5/5 — Works well

*2020-01-14, version 5.1.1*

Workd

### 5/5 — My go-to alarm

*2019-11-04, version 5.1.1*

I prefer to wake up to a gradual, pleasant sound rather than a blaring radio or other noise. Recommended.

### 5/5 — A new way to wake up and come alive

*2019-09-21, version 5.1.1*

Love this app! Is that was mentioned by a writer in the magazine poets and writers as helpful to slowly wake up and retain inspiration from the night before. I love the settings and features and it works just great. It's so nice to wake up to bells and chimes as opposed to a harsh buzzer or the news.

### 2/5 — Nice, but...

*2019-09-13, version 5.1.1*

Unreliable. Any Apple pop up kills it. I would like to love it, but I don’t need a 75% alarm clock- I need a 100% alarm clock. Sorry, but I’m moving back to the obnoxious clingy buzzy crap that works every time.

## Frequently asked questions about Progressive Alarm Clock for iPad

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

This app provides a gentle and gradual wake-up experience using the sounds of Tibetan singing bowls. It allows you to customize alarm patterns, choose from different bell tones, and includes a dream journaling feature.

### How does the alarm work?

The alarm begins softly at your set time and gradually increases in volume and frequency, mimicking the sound of Tibetan singing bowls. You can customize the patterns and bell sounds to your preference.

### Is this app free?

Based on the provided information, this app is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is specifically designed for iPads. It supports locking the screen to save battery while the alarm is active and can be put in the background while using other apps.

### What are the main benefits of using this alarm app?

The primary benefit is a more peaceful and less jarring wake-up experience compared to traditional alarms. Features like dream journaling and customizable patterns enhance its utility for users interested in mindfulness and self-reflection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1.1 — 2015-05-29

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

+ iOS 8 Support
+ Bug Fixes

### 4.5.1 — 2012-10-16

+ iOS 6 Support
+ Burnt orange and purple colors are now available
+ The FAQ is accessible from the app
+ Sure wake now works properly
+ Icon badge shows '1' when alarm is active

You can help support Progressive Alarm Clock by rating or reviewing it on the App Store. Just go to: Options > Rate or Review This App. Thanks!

### 4.4.1 — 2011-10-31

- Changes to work better with iOS 5

Please help support Progressive Alarm Clock by rating it on the App Store - it's easy: just tap "Options" and then tap "Rate or Review..."

Even if you've already done this, please do it again because Apple resets the ratings after each new release.

Thanks!

Brad Fullmer
Developer

### 4.3.1 — 2011-04-04

There is now a new snooze mode which restarts the pattern rather than jumping straight to the loudest part.  

This is a much more peaceful way to come out of the snooze - though it may take you longer to fully awaken.

If you'd like to use this new snooze mode, just go to the settings and change the Snooze Mode setting.

This release also contains some minor bug fixes.

If you enjoy the app, please take a moment and rate or review the app in the App Store.  Just go to the Options menu and select "Rate or Review...".  Even if you've already done this, please do it again because Apple resets the ratings after each release.

Thanks!

Brad Fullmer
Developer

### 4.2.1 — 2010-12-06

+ Runs in the background on iOS4.  You can now run other apps after starting the alarm!

+ Alarm preset times can now be set manually.

Please show your support by rating or reviewing this app - it's easy: just press "Options" then scroll down and select "Rate or Review Progressive Alarm Clock". Even if you've already done this, please do it again - each update resets the ratings.

We have a lot of plans for improving this app - your 5-star ratings keep the updates coming!

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Read more about this release in our blog:

http://spotlightsix.com/blog

Thanks for using Progressive Alarm Clock!

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