Megan Ellis / Android Authority
While I have my favorite apps, including what I consider the best video editing app and best to-do list app, I never thought I’d be very particular about which clock app I used. For as long as I can remember, I used whatever clock came with my phone.
But over the past few years, I’ve become accustomed to Samsung Clock’s features. Since it’s only available on Samsung phones, I’ve tried to switch to another clock app that isn’t bound to a particular OEM. Despite trying plenty, I haven’t been able to find one that suits my needs in the same way.
Do you have a preferred clock app on Android? 29 votes No, I use whatever my phone comes with. 83 % Yes, I have a preferred app that I install on every phone (let us know in the comments!). 17 %
Samsung’s Clock app has become an essential part of my routine
Megan Ellis / Android Authority
So what is it about Samsung’s clock app that has me in a chokehold? It comes down to the customizability of its snooze feature. Because of my chronic fatigue, I often need to adjust when I wake up based on how I’m feeling that day. This means that I place a lot of importance on an adjustable, repeatable snooze feature.
I place a lot of importance on an adjustable, repeatable snooze feature.
Most apps require you to choose a preset snooze time, with many maxing out at 30 minutes. But Samsung’s app lets me set the snooze timer up to 60 minutes. Furthermore, when the alarm sounds, I can adjust the snooze time with simple plus and minus icons — which comes in handy when I just need an extra 10 minutes to come to grips with being awake.
My first alarm essentially acts as a nudge to break me out of deep sleep. I then snooze it with the aim of waking up in an hour. On a day where I’m recovering from a migraine or a particularly draining few days, I may snooze my alarm again. But on days where I have an appointment or need to travel, I may only give myself an additional 15 minutes to rouse myself.
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