Best Early Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 250+ early apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Early Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Erly: Wake Up EarlyErly: Wake Up EarlyFree4.8★ (16K)NoYesNov 2026
2EARLY: Time TrackingEARLY: Time TrackingFree4.5★ (148)YesYesOct 2026
3Early: Photo Alarm ClockEarly: Photo Alarm ClockFree4.3★ (4)NoYesOct 2026
4EarlyEarlyFree5.0★ (4)NoNoOct 2026
5Circadian Alarm: Wake Up EarlyCircadian Alarm: Wake Up EarlyFree4.9★ (15)NoYesOct 2026
6Early: Wake Up on TimeEarly: Wake Up on TimeFree—NoNoOct 2026
7EarnIn: Beyond Cash AdvanceEarnIn: Beyond Cash AdvanceFree4.8★ (467K)NoNoNov 2026
8Acorns Early: Kids Money AppAcorns Early: Kids Money AppFree4.6★ (11K)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Early

Erly: Wake Up Early#1

Erly: Wake Up Early by Glacier Labs LLC

Loud Alarm Clock for Sleepers
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(16K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps users wake up on time and build consistent morning routines. It uses accountability and gamification to prevent snoozing and encourage users to record their wake-up times. Track progress, build streaks, and achieve your morning goals.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Helps wake up early
  • 👍 Useful for morning routines
  • 👍 Holds user accountable

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Quiz bug prevents usage
  • 🔊 Alarm sound not loud enough
  • 💰 Unexpected full payment instead of monthly
EARLY: Time Tracking#2

EARLY: Time Tracking by Timeular GmbH

Track. Understand. Improve.
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.5😐(148 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a streamlined approach to time tracking, helping users understand how they spend their hours. It provides insightful reports and customizable features to boost productivity and improve work-life balance.

What We Love

  • 💡 Great concept and idea
  • 👍 Easy to use and clean interface
  • 🔄 Seamless syncing between devices
  • 📊 Good for insights and data
  • ✨ Nice design and visualizations
  • 🚀 Responsive app performance
  • 👍 Works well with physical tracker

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Constant bugs and glitches
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues
  • 🔒 Frequent logouts
  • 💸 Expensive subscription/device
  • 👎 Poor user experience (UX)
  • 📱 Lack of iPad/tablet optimization
  • ⏳ Clunky manual editing
  • ⚠️ Unreliable tracker pairing
  • 🚫 Limited features compared to competitors
Early: Photo Alarm Clock#3

Early: Photo Alarm Clock by Waveplay Apps

Wake up: no snooze, no excuses
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.3(4 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This alarm clock forces you to get out of bed by requiring you to photograph a specific object to turn it off. It offers various missions to ensure you're fully awake and productive.

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FAQ about Early

What are the best early apps for iPhone?
Erly: Wake Up Early tops our early apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 16K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top early apps we rank are free to download, including Erly: Wake Up Early and EARLY: Time Tracking.
Erly: Wake Up Early has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ early apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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