Alarm Clock Apps for Windows
Too many features and the app may look bloated and cluttered. Too little and it is not functional or useful. Pick an alarm clock app that solves your productivity problems rather than going for something that’s shiny and only hinders it. With that thought in mind, here are some good options.
1. Windows Clock App
The Clock app comes pre-installed on all Windows computers but Focus Sessions will be available to Windows 11 users only. Microsoft has not announced it yet for Windows 10 and I don’t think they will either. There has to be some incentive for users to upgrade to Windows other than just UI changes that add little value. In the right sidebar, you can choose features like clock, timers, and alarm. You get to choose time and message that will be displayed when the alarm goes off, tune, and whether you want the alarm to repeat again or not. What I don’t like is the lack of ability to choose my own tune, set custom time intervals for both repetition and snooze. Pros
Advanced features like focus sessionsWorld clockAdd text message
Cons
Can’t choose custom time intervals for snoozeCan’t connect Spotify or other music streaming servicesCan’t add custom alarm tunes or record message
2. Star Spotify Alarm Clock
The source code is available at GitHub which Star Spotify Alarm Clock is free, open-source, and is awesome. Why? Because as the name suggests, you can connect Spotify with this Windows alarm clock app to play your favorite music when the alarm goes off. Clicking on the download link will take you to SourceForge. You can not only play your favorite Spotify track but select a playlist or album too. It is completely free and one can easily check the code online. The developer seems to has abandoned the project and last update was pushed 5 years ago. Pros
Connect with Spotify
Cons
Dated UI and unfriendlyLacks simple features like setting time intervals, repetition, multiple alarm clocks
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3. Kuku Klok
Kuku is a web alarm clock that requires a web browser and would work on any platform and not just Windows. Kuku made the list because of its fun approach to alarm tunes. You will find some of the most bizarre and interesting alarm tunes to choose from. Some examples include space invasion, heavy metal guitar, cockerel, and military trumpet. Kuku is more useful if you need an alarm during day time. Several people I know use it for their siesta. Pros
Intereseting sounds to choose fromWorks from browser
Cons
Lacks interval No way to set snoozeDoesn’t work offline
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4. Cool Timer
Cool Timer is one of the most hip alarm clock and timer for Windows. There are a number of colorful themes to choose from and the layout looks modern compared to most Windows 11 alarm clock apps. More than an alarm, it’s a timer but with multiple presets so you can track multiple tasks or activities. For a one time fee of $5, you get the deluxe version that will unlock alarm clock mode, multiple alarms, solve puzzle to stop alarm, different sounds, and more. Pros
Multiple timersCustom tunesCustom backgroundsRecord own soundsColorful UI
Cons
One-time but small feeUI is too small
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5. Alarm Clock HD
As the name suggests, the graphics are sharp and the app is feature rich. Along with the ability to set an alarm, you can also see weather reports, breaking news that is displayed at the bottom in a single line, calendar, and world clock. The background can be selected or rotated from a category like nature. Each element can be set individually. For example, you can choose RSS feed for the news, change how alarm clock looks and functions, and so on. Noticed the banner ad at the bottom. That can be removed with an in-app purchase that will also unlock some advanced features we discussed. Pros
Weather reportCustomizable news feedWorld clockMultiple alarmsCustom alarm tunesCan select offline playlistsRotating backgroundsCalendar
Cons
None
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Wrap Up: Alarm Clock Apps for Windows
There are several other Windows alarm clock apps that you can find online. These are some of the best that we like and recommend. Alarm Clock HD is the most feature-rich app but some advanced features are locked behind a paywall. It still lacks Spotify integration though. The default Windows Clock app has come a long way but you will need to upgrade to Windows 11 first and that’s still not available for general public.
