Alarmcast

At a glance

• Editor score
  6.4 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan · 21-day trial
• Best for
  Podcast listeners who want episodes as alarms
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  $11.99/yr
• Wake-up challenges
  No
• Facts checked
  3 Oct 2026

• Where it wins

  • Schedule alarms by time and recurring days of the week.
  • Download episodes for offline playback, with stream and tone fallbacks.
  • Gentle Wake adds birdsong and a volume fade-in.

• Where it doesn't

  • The free Starter plan is limited to 2 alarms and includes ads.
  • No wake challenges, sleep tracking, timer alarms, or wearable support.
  • Google Play launch is still being prepared.

Our verdict on Alarmcast

Alarmcast pairs an Android alarm clock with a podcast player, letting listeners wake to a show or playlist instead of a standard alarm tone. Alarms can repeat on selected days, play the newest episode, or resume where playback stopped. Its fit is clearest for solo listeners who want a podcast built into their morning routine; it is less suited to people looking for challenges, sleep tracking, or timer-based alarms.

Podcast playback is the central feature rather than an add-on: episodes can download ahead of an alarm for offline playback, and a fallback sequence can move from the downloaded episode to streaming, a chime, and a built-in tone. The player also includes playback speed controls, a scrubber, and a sleep timer. Gentle Wake combines birdsong with a volume fade-in. These features address a specific concern for podcast alarms—having audio available when the alarm goes off—while keeping the app focused on listening rather than broader sleep or wake routines.

According to the published plans, Starter is free with ads and allows up to 2 alarms, including Gentle Wake and volume fade-in. Ad-free is a $4.99 one-time purchase for unlimited alarms. Premium costs $11.99 per year or $1.99 per month, and adds playlists, mid-episode resume, skipping forward, and jumping between episodes; Lifetime costs $29.99 one time for Premium features. The vendor says it is preparing for Google Play, so availability remains a practical consideration. Choose Alarmcast if podcast alarms and offline fallback matter most; consider another alarm app if you need timer alarms, wake challenges, or wearable support.

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Alarmcast pricing

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Alternatives to Alarmcast

• GCGoogle ClockA free Android clock for recurring alarms, timers, world times and bedtime sounds.9.2
• SCSleep CycleA free-to-start sleep tracker pairing a 30-minute smart-wake window with nightly analysis.8.8
• AAaka AlarmA free, open-source Android alarm with noise-based smart wake and simple controls.7.9

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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