Best Bedtime Timer Apps

203+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

Sleep Timer is the household name in bedtime timer, but it's far from the only option. We track 203+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Bedtime Timer

Sleep Time: Cycle Alarm Clock#2

Sleep Time: Cycle Alarm Clock by Azumio Inc.

Dream, Bedtime, & Nap Tracker
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7😐(5.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed with advanced sleep cycle analysis and a smart alarm. It offers detailed sleep tracking, soundscapes, and integration with Apple Health.

What We Love

  • 👍 Generally a great free app
  • 👍 Accurate sleep tracking
  • 👍 Gentle alarm wakeup
  • 👍 Helpful for sleep insights

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Alarm doesn't always go off
  • 🔊 Loud ads that can't be closed
  • 🔋 Drains battery
Sleep Cycle - Tracker & Sounds#3

Sleep Cycle - Tracker & Sounds by Sleep Cycle AB

Alarm Clock & Snore Recorder
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7😐(26K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#66in Health & Fitness
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This app uses sound analysis to track sleep patterns, identify potential issues, and build healthier sleep routines. It features an AI sleep coach, a smart alarm to wake you gently, and tools to record snoring and sleep talking.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate sleep tracking
  • 👍 Gentle alarm wakes you up during light sleep
  • 📊 Detailed sleep data and insights
  • 🌙 Soothing sleep aid sounds

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Alarm not always reliable, sometimes doesn't go off
  • 🔋 High battery drain, especially on Apple Watch
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model, limited free features

More Bedtime Timer apps to explore

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Torch Timer • Flashlight Timer
Torch Timer • Flashlight Timer
Torch Timer • Flashlight Timer
Auto lights off at bedtime
Free

Control your device's flashlight with custom timers. Set durations or target times for automatic shut-off, perfect for nighttime use without manually turning it off. Offers brightness and theme customization.

Customizable flashlight timersSet running duration or target timeAutomatic shut-off
🔧 Utilities
(182)
free with in-app purchases
5
Visual Countdown Timer
Visual Countdown Timer
Visual Countdown Timer
Fun visual timer
Free

This app uses a visual countdown to help children understand time and complete tasks. A picture is revealed as time elapses, and an exciting animation and sound reward completion. It aims to turn daily struggles into fun and encourage quicker task completion.

Visual countdown from green to redPicture revealed as time elapsesExciting sound and animation reward
📚 Education
(39K)
free with in-app purchases
6
ClockPhone big digital clocks
ClockPhone big digital clocks
ClockPhone big digital clocks
Alarm clock, timer, widget
Free

This app offers a stylish and functional digital clock with advanced alarm and timer features. Customize its appearance, set flexible alarms with unique dismissal methods, and utilize versatile timers for workouts or productivity.

Advanced alarm with flexible repeatsUnique alarm dismissal methods (NFC, QR, math)Versatile timer for workouts and productivity
🌟 Lifestyle
(28K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Alarm Clock - Wake up Music
Alarm Clock - Wake up Music
Alarm Clock - Wake up Music
Time to Plan your 24/7 Routine
Free

Customize your wake-up experience with unlimited alarms, music, and adjustable snooze settings. Personalize your nightstand display and use the sleep timer to drift off to your favorite tunes. Includes local weather and a handy flashlight.

Unlimited alarmsMusic or alarm soundsCustomizable nightstand display
🔧 Utilities
(36K)
freemium
8
NapBot - Auto Sleep Tracker
NapBot - Auto Sleep Tracker
NapBot - Auto Sleep Tracker
Apnea Monitor Cycle Analyzer
Free

Automatically track and analyze your sleep cycles using on-device machine learning. Gain insights into sleep phases, heart rate, and environmental sound exposure to understand and improve your sleep quality. Access historical data and trends with a PRO subscription.

Automatic sleep trackingDetailed sleep phase analysisEnvironmental sound exposure analysis
💪 Health & Fitness
(6.2K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Happy Kids Timer: Home Chores
Happy Kids Timer: Home Chores
Happy Kids Timer: Home Chores
Children learn daily routines
Free

This app uses a visual countdown timer to help children complete daily chores and routines. It turns tasks into a fun game with rewards and printable certificates, aiding in time management and habit formation.

Visual countdown timerAnimated chore guidanceIncentive program with awards
📚 Education
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Mouse Timer
Mouse Timer
Mouse Timer
by LITALICO Inc.
Free

This app visualizes time with a cute mouse eating apples, making it easier for children to grasp time duration. It functions as both an educational tool and a regular timer for daily use, offering a distraction-free experience.

Visualized time with a mouse characterEducational tool for childrenNormal timer for daily life
📚 Education
(74)
free with in-app purchases
11
BetterSleep: Relax and Sleep
BetterSleep: Relax and Sleep
BetterSleep: Relax and Sleep
Calm Sounds, Meditation Music
Free

Improve your sleep with a comprehensive suite of tools. Track your sleep patterns, record nighttime sounds, and access a vast library of calming audio content, including meditations, stories, and soundscapes. Experts recommend this app for better rest and well-being.

Sleep trackerSleep recorderPremium sleep sounds
💪 Health & Fitness
(390K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Sleepiest: Sleep Meditation
Sleepiest: Sleep Meditation
Sleepiest: Sleep Meditation
Sleep Sounds & Bedtime Stories
Free

This app helps users fall asleep faster and improve sleep quality with a vast library of bedtime stories, guided meditations, and ambient sounds. It also features smart sleep tracking and a gentle alarm to enhance your rest and well-being.

Extensive library of bedtime storiesSoothing sleep meditationsAmbient sleep sound mixer
💪 Health & Fitness
(31K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Interval Timer Plus
Interval Timer Plus
Interval Timer Plus
Simple interval timer
Free

This versatile timer app offers a simple yet powerful way to manage timed activities. Customize multiple intervals with individual colors and sounds, and save them as presets for quick access. It's designed for ease of use and visibility, even from a distance, and works seamlessly in the background.

Customizable intervalsNamed intervals with voice readoutIndividual colors and sounds
💪 Health & Fitness
(4.4K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Cooking, Workouts, Meditation
Free

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for various activities like cooking, workouts, and daily routines. Build complex interval timers with custom segments and receive voice announcements. Save and reuse timer templates for efficient time management.

Multiple timers and stopwatchesMulti-step interval timersCustomizable timer segments
🔧 Utilities
(40K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Sleep Timer: Stop Music Player
Sleep Timer: Stop Music Player
Sleep Timer: Stop Music Player
Auto turn off audio / song
Free

Automatically stop all audio playback on your device when a set timer expires. Enjoy a peaceful sleep without worrying about music or videos playing all night. Features include a gradual volume fade-out and battery-saving screen dimming.

Automatic audio shutdownCompatible with all music playersGradual volume fade-out
🎵 Music
(145)
free with in-app purchases
16
Visual Timer for Kids Routines
Visual Timer for Kids Routines
Visual Timer for Kids Routines
ADHD & Autism Schedule Planner
Free
$4.99 | 100% OFF

This app helps children visualize time and understand daily schedules, making routines less stressful. It offers visual timers, ready-made routines, and engaging rewards to support children, especially those with ADHD or autism. It works offline and is designed for ease of use.

Visual timers for childrenPre-made daily routinesAnimal sound rewards
📚 Education
(4)
free with in-app purchases
17
Slumber-Calm Stories for Sleep
Slumber-Calm Stories for Sleep
Slumber-Calm Stories for Sleep
Fall Asleep in 5 Minutes
Free

This app offers a collection of calming stories and meditations designed to help users fall asleep quickly and beat insomnia. It features customizable soundscapes and guided sessions to promote deep relaxation and a peaceful night's rest.

Large library of sleep meditations and storiesGuided mindfulness and hypnosis techniquesCustomizable nature sounds with volume control
💪 Health & Fitness
(26K)
freemium
18
Digital Clock - Bedside Alarm
Digital Clock - Bedside Alarm
Digital Clock - Bedside Alarm
standby screen time in seconds
Free

This app transforms your device into a stylish LED bedside clock with customizable skins and dynamic time displays. It offers alarm functionality, voice time broadcasts, and a countdown timer, perfect for your desk or nightstand.

Display time in secondsCustomizable clock skinsAlarm with music selection
🌟 Lifestyle
(68K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Bedtime - Stories & Meditation
Bedtime - Stories & Meditation
Bedtime - Stories & Meditation
Sleep Analysis and Smart Alarm
Free

Enhance your sleep with guided stories, meditations, and nature sounds. This app offers sleep tracking and a smart alarm to help you optimize your sleep cycles and wake up feeling refreshed. Improve your nightly routine and conquer daytime fatigue.

Sleep tracking and analysisSmart alarm clockBedtime stories
💪 Health & Fitness
(388)
subscription
20
Sleep Number
Sleep Number
Sleep Number
Start Sleeping Better
Free

This app works with a smart bed to provide personalized sleep and health insights. It tracks biosignals, adjusts bed settings, and offers data to help you understand and improve your sleep quality over time.

Personalized sleep insightsSleepIQ score trackingCircadian rhythm guidance
💪 Health & Fitness
(147K)
free