Head-to-head · Android Alarm Clock Apps
aka Alarm vs Alarm Klock
aka Alarm leads on 0 checks, Alarm Klock on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Free planboth
- Most featuresAlarm Klock · 1 of 5
aka Alarm and Alarm Klock score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for android alarm clock apps; aka Alarm sits at #3 and Alarm Klock at #4 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
aka Alarm is the better fit for users seeking an open-source noise-based smart wake. Alarm Klock is the better fit for open-source users needing straightforward alarms.
- aka Alarm fits best
Users seeking an open-source noise-based smart wake
- Alarm Klock fits best
Open-source users needing straightforward alarms
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Side by side
| Feature | aka Alarm 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Alarm Klock 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in Android Alarm Clock Apps | #4 in Android Alarm Clock Apps |
| Best for | Users seeking an open-source noise-based smart wake | Open-source users needing straightforward alarms |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
| Features aka Alarm 0/5 · Alarm Klock 1/5 | ||
| Wake-up challenges | — | — |
| Sleep tracking | — | — |
| Recurring schedules | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Timer support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Wearable support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Smart-wake window | 30 min | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | aka Alarm is an Android alarm app for people who want a wake time that can respond to room noise rather than ring at one fixed moment. During a configurable wake-up window of up to 30 minutes, it builds a rolling ambient-sound baseline and… Read the review → |
Alarm Klock is an open-source alarm clock app for Android, aimed at people who want straightforward alarms with control over timing and sound. Its settings can apply globally or per alarm, and recurring alarms can be set for selected days… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
aka Alarm — where it wins
- Uses a rolling room-noise baseline to trigger within a 30-minute window
- Offers gradual 60-second fade-in and motion-driven snooze
- Keeps alarms running overnight with a foreground service
Where it doesn't
- Focused on alarms rather than sleep tracking
- Available on Android only
- Android minimum version may vary by release
Alarm Klock — where it wins
- Schedule alarms to repeat on selected days of the week.
- Choose a ringtone, vibration, or MP3 and media-library audio.
- Adjust snooze time and alarm volume globally or per alarm.
Where it doesn't
- No sleep tracking is listed.
- No wake challenges are listed.
- Listed version 2.13 requires Android 13 or newer.
- aka Alarm7.9/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source Android alarm with noise-based smart wake and simple controls.
Visit aka AlarmFull verdict → - Alarm Klock7.9/10 · Free plan
A straightforward open-source Android alarm app with flexible schedules and sound options.
Visit Alarm KlockFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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