GoKawiilHadlee Simons / Android Authority
There’s a reason why Google Clock isn’t called Google Alarm. While it offers numerous time-keeping and convenience features, from a timer and stopwatch to a world clock and integration with music services, it makes oversleeping a little too easy for my liking. And boy, do I like sleeping!
I shouldn’t blame an app for my shortcomings, but I will argue that an app should help me overcome them. Google Clock sounding its alarm just isn’t enough for me — I need an alarm clock app that’ll grab me by the shoulders and shake me awake. Or, you know, challenge me with an alarm task.
Naturally, I’ve been searching for a viable Google Clock alternative since Android’s default alarm clock app just isn’t doing the job for me. Here are the options I’ve stumbled across.
Do you use Google Clock as your alarm app? 15 votes Yes, Google Clock is my go-to alarm clock app. 73 % No, I use another alarm clock app (elaborate in the comments). 27 % I use an actual alarm clock. 0 % I don't use alarms. 0 %
Chrono
Andy Walker / Android Authority
I always like putting open-source apps first, and Chrono is perhaps the best example of a well-built alarm clock app that leverages Google’s Material design while offering much more than the default app.
Right off the bat, Chrono gave me multiple ways to keep it alive, ensuring that it won’t be put to sleep by my phone. I appreciate this level of control.
Creating new alarms is simple, with a customization option for deeper tweaking. With this option, I can adjust the schedule, sound and vibration options, snooze settings, and even add a tag to my alarms. The latter really helps when editing alarms for public holidays versus general weekdays.
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