Radio Alarm Clock 23.11.3

Review: The Simple and free alarm app offers users a convenient way to set alarms, access internet clock radio stations, and listen to their favorite radio stations all in one app. It is important to note that there are some energy settings that may affect the performance of the alarm on certain devices, such as Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, and Oppo. Users are advised to visit the Energy Settings website for tips on preventing alarm failure.

The app takes pride in being 100% ad-free, although there may be occasional advertisements played by some radio stations. The developer suggests using 1-2 minutes of increasing volume for alarms to avoid hearing the initial commercial. Currently, the app boasts a wide range of over 3600 radio stations from around the world, including more than 70 local BBC Radio stations. Each station is added individually based on user requests, ensuring a personalized experience.

Prior to using the app, users will be prompted to accept the terms of use. The app requires certain permissions, such as reading phone status and identity for muting alarms during calls, and reading/writing to external storage for importing/exporting favorites.

This online clock radio/radio alarm app requires an internet connection to play online streams. However, in case of no internet access, an integrated audio file will be played instead to ensure users still wake up on time. Users have the option to set multiple repeating or one-time alarms per day and can utilize the power napping timer for short naps ranging from 1 to 120 minutes.

Favorite radio stations can be added and played in the app's radio player. A notification in the notification bar indicates the next alarm time, and tapping on it will open the app. The app offers various customizable settings, including alarm volume, snooze duration, alarm auto-off, safety dialog when disabling an alarm, increasing volume for standard alarms and power naps, vibration options, notification type for the next alarm, and different color schemes. Users can also add custom streams to their favorites.

When the alarm time is reached, users have the option to stop the alarm, snooze it for the set duration, or control the volume if they wish to continue listening. The app's notification bar indicates when the radio is playing, allowing users to easily return to the "wake-up" screen. During a call, the alarm will mute and vibration will stop, resuming normal volume after the call ends.

The app developer would appreciate positive ratings from satisfied users. For any issues, questions, suggestions, or critiques, users can contact [email protected]. Although there may be potential bugs or errors that could impact its intended functionality, it is advisable to use a traditional alarm clock alongside this app.