Best Podcast Alarm Apps

187+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated July 2026

Alarm Clock App is the household name in podcast alarm, but it's far from the only option. We track 187+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Podcast Alarm

Alarm Clock App: myAlarm Clock#1

Alarm Clock App: myAlarm Clock by APPMIND - SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LDA

Wake up sleep timer with music
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(13K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Customize your wake-up experience with a versatile alarm clock. Wake up to music, radio, news, or your own recordings. Features gentle wake-ups, heavy sleeper options, and a sleep timer.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great alarm clock features
  • 👍 Customizable alarm options
  • 🎨 Variety of alarm sounds
  • ⏰ Reliable alarm functionality

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent alarm behavior
  • 🔋 Drains battery when app is open
  • 🔕 Requires phone to be unlocked and app open
Next Up - A Podcast Alarm#2

Next Up - A Podcast Alarm by Landon Mitchell

Wake up engaged with a podcast
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
3.8😐(276 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Wake up to your favorite podcasts with this alarm clock app. It syncs with your existing podcast subscriptions and allows for extensive customization of alarms, including snooze duration and volume. It also features a white noise generator for a complete sleep experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Peaceful way to wake up
  • 👍 Beautifully designed
  • 👍 Useful features
  • 👍 Excellent customer service

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable alarms
  • 🔋 Battery draining
  • 🐛 Glitchy playback
Podcast Alarm: Wake & Listen#3

Podcast Alarm: Wake & Listen by Jonathan Wilson

Wake up inspired with Podcasts
Worth Considering
📡 News
3.3(82 ratings)
$2.99
#12in News
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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.

More Podcast Alarm apps to explore

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Music Alarm Clock for Spotify
Music Alarm Clock for Spotify
Music Alarm Clock for Spotify
Alarmify: Wake Up Custom Songs
Free

Wake up to your favorite Spotify songs with this alarm clock app. It offers music recommendations for well-being, sleep playlists, and a distraction-free interface. Enjoy a free trial before considering an upgrade.

Wake up with Spotify songsMusic recommendations for well-beingSleep playlists
💪 Health & Fitness
(4.8K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Apple Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
Audio that informs & inspires
Free

Discover and listen to a vast library of podcasts that entertain, inform, and inspire. Get personalized recommendations and curated collections to explore new shows. Seamlessly sync your listening progress across all your Apple devices.

Listen and watch podcastsDownload and play offlinePersonalized recommendations
🎬 Entertainment
(2.1M)
free with in-app purchases
6
Alarmy - Loud alarm clock
Alarmy - Loud alarm clock
Alarmy - Loud alarm clock
Heavy sleepers, Sleep tracker
Free

This app helps you wake up effectively with challenging missions and prevents snoozing. It also tracks your sleep, monitors snoring, and offers calming sounds to improve your sleep cycle and establish healthy morning and night routines.

Waking up missions (math, memory, shaking, squats)Power Off Prevention & Anti-SnoozeSnore and sleep cycle tracking
🌟 Lifestyle
(239K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Podbean Podcast App & Player
Podbean Podcast App & Player
Podbean Podcast App & Player
Your podcast app for iPhone
Free

Discover, download, and listen to millions of podcast episodes, audiobooks, and relaxation sounds. Enhance your listening with intelligent playback features, customizable playlists, and an integrated audio recorder for creating your own content. Stay updated with new episode notifications and automatic downloads.

Podcast discovery and recommendationsOffline playback via downloadCustomizable playlists
📡 News
(54K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Podcast App
Podcast App
Podcast App
Player for iPhone
Free

Access millions of podcasts on any topic, from news to true crime. Discover new shows with personalized recommendations and powerful search. Manage your listening history and favorite episodes.

Millions of podcastsPersonalized recommendationsPowerful search and filters
📡 News
(305K)
free with in-app purchases
9
ooTunes Radio: Record & Alarm
ooTunes Radio: Record & Alarm
ooTunes Radio: Record & Alarm
Versatile ad-free radio player
$4.99

Access a vast global library of internet radio stations, including music, talk, and sports. Record live broadcasts, set alarms, and enjoy features like album art and YouTube integration.

Global radio station databaseRecord live broadcastsSet wake-up alarms
🎵 Music
(257)
paid
10
Overcast: Podcast App
Overcast: Podcast App
Overcast: Podcast App
A better podcast app
Free

This app offers a powerful and intuitive way to listen to podcasts, featuring smart speed adjustments and voice boost for optimal audio quality. Download episodes for offline listening, discover new shows with personalized recommendations, and organize your listening with custom playlists.

Smart Speed for time savingVoice Boost for consistent volumeOffline playback
📡 News
(3.3K)
free with in-app purchases
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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
12
Music Alarm Clock: Radio App
Music Alarm Clock: Radio App
Music Alarm Clock: Radio App
Sleep Timer, Tasks & Events
Free

Wake up to your favorite radio stations with customizable clock themes. Organize your day with integrated alarms, events, tasks, and notes. Stay informed with real-time weather forecasts.

Radio station alarmsCustomizable clock themesEvent and task management
🌟 Lifestyle
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Alarm Clock for Me - Wake Up!
Alarm Clock for Me - Wake Up!
Alarm Clock for Me - Wake Up!
Sleep Timer & Morning Music
Free

This app combines an alarm clock with music playlists, a sleep timer, weather forecasts, a countdown timer, and a flashlight. Customize your wake-up experience with designer clock themes and multiple alarm stop methods. It also includes a multifunctional timer for cooking or workouts.

Customizable designer clock themesWake-up playlists with favorite musicBackground alarm support
🔧 Utilities
(124K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Math Alarm Clock - Wake up!
Math Alarm Clock - Wake up!
Math Alarm Clock - Wake up!
Do math to turn off your alarm
Free

This app requires you to solve math problems to turn off your alarm, ensuring you're fully awake. It offers customizable backgrounds, voice commands for setting alarms and controlling the flashlight, and fun motivational voices to help you get out of bed.

Solve math problems to turn off alarmNo snooze buttonCustomizable backgrounds
🔧 Utilities
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Sleep Cycle - Tracker & Sounds
Sleep Cycle - Tracker & Sounds
Sleep Cycle - Tracker & Sounds
Alarm Clock & Snore Recorder
Free

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.

AI sleep coachSmart Alarm clockSleep pattern tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(26K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Best Clock Radio-Podcast
Best Clock Radio-Podcast
Best Clock Radio-Podcast
Podcast & Radio Player BCR
Free

Wake up to your favorite radio stations, podcasts, or soothing sounds with this versatile alarm clock. Features include customizable alarms, automatic screen dimming, and access to thousands of internet radio stations. It also offers a subscription-based weather forecast.

5 programmable alarmsWake up to radio, music, or alarm soundsThousands of internet radio stations
🔧 Utilities
(25)
free with in-app purchases
17
Podcast App & Player - Castbox
Podcast App & Player - Castbox
Podcast App & Player - Castbox
Podcasts App for iPhone
Free

Discover, download, and listen to over 95 million audio titles including podcasts, audiobooks, and FM radio. Enjoy personalized recommendations, seamless cross-device syncing, and smart speaker integration for an enhanced listening experience.

Discover millions of podcasts, audiobooks, and FM radioDownload and listen offlinePersonalized recommendations
📡 News
(197K)
free with in-app purchases
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AlarmMon ( alarm clock )
AlarmMon ( alarm clock )
AlarmMon ( alarm clock )
by Malang Studio Co. Ltd,
Free

Wake up with fun mini-games and adorable characters instead of boring alarms. This app offers loud, interactive wake-up calls, weather updates, and the ability to track your morning patterns. It also includes quick alarms and memo features for daily reminders.

Mini-games to wake upVariety of cute charactersLoud and interactive sounds
🌟 Lifestyle
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Player FM — Podcast App
Player FM — Podcast App
Player FM — Podcast App
Best Offline Podcast Player
Free

Discover and listen to over 20 million free podcasts, audiobooks, and documentaries. Organize your listening with custom categories, offline playback, and seamless cloud syncing. Enjoy advanced search and a personalized experience with customizable themes.

Offline listeningCloud sync across devicesDiscover trending podcasts
📡 News
(4.6K)
freemium
20
Pod Alarm
Pod Alarm
Pod Alarm
Wake up with your podcast
Free

Wake up gently to your favorite podcast or use white noise to improve sleep quality. This utility app helps mask disruptive sounds for a more peaceful night's rest.

Wake up to podcastsWhite noise for sleepMasks disruptive sounds
🔧 Utilities
(6)
free with in-app purchases

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