Head-to-head · Android Alarm Clock Apps
Google Clock vs aka Alarm
Google Clock leads on 0 checks, aka Alarm on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreGoogle Clock · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresGoogle Clock · 3 of 5
Google Clock scores higher on our rubric for android alarm clock apps: 9.2 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.
Google Clock is the better fit for android users wanting an everyday clock. aka Alarm is the better fit for users seeking an open-source noise-based smart wake.
- Google Clock fits best
Android users wanting an everyday clock
- aka Alarm fits best
Users seeking an open-source noise-based smart wake
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Side by side
| Feature | Google Clock 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | aka Alarm 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Android Alarm Clock Apps | #3 in Android Alarm Clock Apps |
| Best for | Android users wanting an everyday clock | Users seeking an open-source noise-based smart wake |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
| Built for | Solo | Solo |
| Features Google Clock 3/5 · aka Alarm 0/5 | ||
| Wake-up challenges | — | — |
| Sleep tracking | — | — |
| Recurring schedules | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Timer support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Wearable support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Smart-wake window | Not checked yet | 30 min |
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| Our verdict | For Android users who want a daily clock app rather than a sleep-tracking system, Google Clock brings alarms, countdown timers, a stopwatch and world times together. Alarms can repeat on selected weekdays, and bedtime schedules add sleep… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Google Clock — where it wins
- Free alarms can repeat on selected days and use supported music services.
- Combines countdown timers, a stopwatch, world times and bedtime schedules.
- Wear OS pairing brings alarms and timers to watch tiles or complications.
Where it doesn't
- Android-only, with no listed support for other mobile platforms.
- No wake challenges or sleep tracking.
- Music alarms depend on supported services and device sounds.
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
- Google Clock9.2/10 · Free plan
A free Android clock for recurring alarms, timers, world times and bedtime sounds.
Visit Google ClockFull verdict → - aka Alarm7.9/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source Android alarm with noise-based smart wake and simple controls.
Visit aka AlarmFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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