Head-to-head · Android Alarm Clock Apps
aka Alarm vs Sleep as Android
aka Alarm leads on 0 checks, Sleep as Android on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Sleep as Android
aka Alarm and Sleep as Android score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for android alarm clock apps; aka Alarm sits at #3 and Sleep as Android at #6 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. Sleep as Android is the better fit for sleep trackers with a wide range of wearable devices.
- aka Alarm fits best
Users seeking an open-source noise-based smart wake
- Sleep as Android fits best
Sleep trackers with a wide range of wearable devices
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Side by side
| Feature | aka Alarm 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Sleep as Android 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in Android Alarm Clock Apps | #6 in Android Alarm Clock Apps |
| Best for | Users seeking an open-source noise-based smart wake | Sleep trackers with a wide range of wearable devices |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
| Built for | Solo | Solo, Small business |
| Features aka Alarm 0/5 · Sleep as Android 0/5 | ||
| Wake-up challenges | — | Not checked yet |
| Sleep tracking | — | Not checked yet |
| Recurring schedules | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| 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 → |
Sleep as Android combines sleep tracking and smart alarms in an Android app for people who want more than a basic wake-up time. It uses phone or wearable sensors to track sleep cycles and phases, then offers smart wake-up alarms, sleep… 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
Sleep as Android — where it wins
- Tracks sleep phases and offers smart wake-up alarms.
- Supports many wearables and health-service integrations.
- Adds respiration analysis, sound recognition, and CAPTCHA alarm tasks.
Where it doesn't
- Available only on Android.
- Free sleep tracking is limited after the trial and includes ads.
- The listed pricing options do not show purchase amounts.
- aka Alarm7.9/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source Android alarm with noise-based smart wake and simple controls.
Visit aka AlarmFull verdict → - Sleep as Android7.9/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A feature-rich Android alarm for people who want sleep tracking across wearables.
Try Sleep as AndroidFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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