Now that the iPhone’s built-in Clock app has suffered two alarm-hindering hiccups, some users are ready for an alternative. Sure, Apple says the latest issue, affecting non-recurring alarms set for January 1st and 2nd of 2011, will be “fixed” as of January 3. However, some of us here at TUAW experienced the problem again this morning, and others are just sick of the shenanigans.
Fortunately, we’ve reviewed a number of alarm clock apps for the iPhone over the years, and we present the best here for your consideration (all prices are USD).
Awaken
We last looked at Awaken 1.2 for iPhone. Today it has matured to version 1.9 with support for iOS 4.2, the iPad and more. With iOS 4.2, Awaken supports local notifications for alarms, so the app needn’t be running in order to wake you. Both the iPad and iPhone version offer multiple clock faces to choose from, with an additional photo frame option that’s unique to the iPad. An alarm can trigger either your favorite iTunes track or one of the app’s built-in sounds. You’ll also find a sleep timer and a flashlight feature, for those late-night sojourns beyond your bed.
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Alarm clock apps for iOS and Mac originally appeared on TUAW on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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