Best Soothing Alarm Apps

186+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

If you already know Sleepwave, this is the deeper bench. 186+ soothing alarm apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of June 2026.

Top Picks for Soothing Alarm

Sleepwave: Alarm & Tracker#1

Sleepwave: Alarm & Tracker by Reviva Softworks Ltd

Sleep Tracking and Analysis
Editor's Choice
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
4.7😊(6.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app uses motion-sensing technology to track your sleep and wake you up at the optimal time. It offers gentle alarms, sound recordings, sleep meditations, and a dream journal to improve your sleep quality and morning routine.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Gentle alarm wakes you up
  • πŸ‘ Tracks sleep patterns
  • πŸ’€ Relaxing sleep sounds
  • πŸŒ™ Gradual wake up

Room to Improve

  • πŸ”’ Requires microphone access
  • πŸ”‹ Battery drain when not plugged in
  • πŸ› Occasional alarm failures
Nature Melody β€” Soothing, Calming, and Relaxing Sounds to Relieve Stress and Help Sleep Better (Free) screenshot 1
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Wake up gently and fall asleep faster with soothing nature sounds. This app offers a variety of high-quality, looped natural soundscapes to help calm your mind, reduce stress, and improve sleep quality. It functions as an alarm clock, sleep timer, and background sound player.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Relaxing and soothing nature sounds
  • πŸŒ™ Helps with sleep and relaxation
  • πŸ’€ Useful for blocking out noise and distractions
  • πŸ•°οΈ Convenient timer feature

Room to Improve

  • πŸ”Š Some sounds could be louder
  • πŸ”€ Inability to mix or combine multiple sounds
  • πŸ”‹ Can drain battery when playing all night
Easy Rise Alarm Clock :#3

Easy Rise Alarm Clock : by Olson Applications Limited

Meditations to start your day
Worth Considering
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
4.2😊(617 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Wake up gently and refreshed with guided meditations, stretching, and breathing exercises. This app uses a soothing voice, relaxing sounds, and inspiring music to ease you into your day. Personalize your wake-up experience with custom music and affirmation packs.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Gentle and calming wake up experience
  • πŸš€ Effective at waking users up
  • πŸ’€ Helps users wake up feeling refreshed
  • 🎢 Customizable music and sounds

Room to Improve

  • πŸ”’ Limited free trial period
  • πŸ”’ Requires in-app purchase to unlock full features
  • πŸ”’ Can't preview alarm sounds before setting

More Soothing Alarm apps to explore

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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
(238K)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
πŸ”§ Utilities
(124K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(390K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Alarmifyβ„’ Alarm for Spotify
Alarmifyβ„’ Alarm for Spotify
Alarmifyβ„’ Alarm 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
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(4.8K)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
πŸ”§ Utilities
(36K)
freemium
9
TalkingAlarm: Alarm Clock
TalkingAlarm: Alarm Clock
TalkingAlarm: Alarm Clock
Sleep Sounds & Smart Wake
Free

This app offers a smart alarm experience, playing sleep sounds at night and waking you with a voice that announces the time, weather, and calendar events. It features customizable wake-up options, including gentle light fades and trivia questions, along with a large, dimmable clock display.

Voice announcements (time, weather, calendar)Sleep sounds and music playbackGentle wake-up with light fade-in
πŸ”§ Utilities
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow
Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow
Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow
White Noise Machine Sounds
Free

This app provides high-quality, naturally recorded sleep sounds and mixes to help users fall asleep quickly and stay asleep. It features a sleep timer, alarm clock, and background playback for a seamless sleep experience.

High-quality, naturally recorded soundsCustomizable sound mixesSleep timer with fade-out
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(86K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Alarm Clock Sleep Sounds Plus
Alarm Clock Sleep Sounds Plus
Alarm Clock Sleep Sounds Plus
Waking Up Cycle & Meditation
Free

This app is a progressive wake-up and sleep-aid alarm clock designed to improve sleep quality and promote a refreshed awakening. It offers guided meditations, sleep programs, and various brainwave entrainment options to help users fall asleep faster and wake up feeling energized. It can also be used for meditation, yoga, or power naps.

Guided meditationsSleep programsWake up programs
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(6.2K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Alarm Clock App: myAlarm Clock
Alarm Clock App: myAlarm Clock
Alarm Clock App: myAlarm Clock
Wake up sleep timer with music
Free

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.

Customizable ringtones and music alarmsRadio and podcast alarmsGentle wake-up with increasing volume
πŸ”§ Utilities
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(26K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Alarm Clock β—Ž
Alarm Clock β—Ž
Alarm Clock β—Ž
Alarm with 200+ Sounds & Tasks
Free

This app provides a robust alarm clock experience with customizable wake-up challenges, multiple alarm types, and smart features to ensure you get out of bed. It offers a variety of sounds, weather integration, and task-based reminders to help even heavy sleepers start their day.

Multiple alarm creationWake-up challenges (math, shake, text)Customizable snooze settings
πŸ”§ Utilities
(3.4K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Alarm Clock HD
Alarm Clock HD
Alarm Clock HD
Sleep Timer, Music & Sounds
Free

Wake up gently with your favorite music or sounds using this advanced alarm clock. It offers customizable nightstand displays, sleep tracking, and a sleep timer to help you unwind. Enjoy features like local weather and an instant flashlight, with an option to go ad-free via subscription.

Unlimited alarms with Apple Music or custom soundsSleep trackingCustomizable nightstand display
πŸ”§ Utilities
(104K)
freemium
16
Progressive Alarm Clock
Progressive Alarm Clock
Progressive Alarm Clock
by Spotlight Six Software LLC
$0.99

Wake up gently with gradually increasing Tibetan singing bowl sounds. This app offers customizable alarm patterns, a variety of bell sounds, and a journaling feature to record dreams. It also includes battery-saving options and a loud backup sound for guaranteed wake-ups.

Gradual wake-up with Tibetan singing bowlsCustomizable alarm patternsChoice of six bell sounds
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(2.9K)
paid
17
Calm
Calm
Calm
Sleep, Meditation, Relaxation
Free

This app offers guided meditations, sleep stories, music, and breathing exercises to help users reduce stress, anxiety, and improve sleep. It caters to all experience levels, integrating mindfulness into daily routines for enhanced mental well-being.

Guided meditationsSleep StoriesBreathwork exercises
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(2M)
free with in-app purchases
18
SpeakToSnooze Alarm Clock HD
SpeakToSnooze Alarm Clock HD
SpeakToSnooze Alarm Clock HD
Voice controlled alarm clock
Free

Control your alarm clock using voice commands, allowing you to snooze, turn off, or set alarms without touching your device. Customize backgrounds, get weather updates, and enjoy fun wake-up voices. It also includes a flashlight feature activated by voice.

Voice-controlled alarm functions (snooze, off, set)Customizable background imagesWeather updates for your location
πŸ”§ Utilities
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Motion Alarm Clock
Motion Alarm Clock
Motion Alarm Clock
Shake to stop the alarm
Free

This app ensures you wake up on time with a unique shake-to-stop alarm. It offers customizable alarms, a bedside clock, and features to help establish healthy morning routines and prevent oversleeping.

Shake to stop alarmMultiple and repeating alarmsLockable alarm (cannot be canceled)
πŸ”§ Utilities
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Light Alarm (Lite)
Light Alarm (Lite)
Light Alarm (Lite)
by Seligman Ventures Global Limited
Free

Wake up gently and refreshed with a gradually brightening light and customizable nature sounds. This app offers a user-friendly interface to personalize your wake-up experience, including alarm buildup times, vibration, and snooze options. Enjoy a brighter morning and save money with this free alternative to expensive sunrise alarm clocks.

Gradually brightening lightCustomizable nature soundsAdjustable alarm buildup times
πŸ”§ Utilities
(158)
free with in-app purchases