Mac Apps
I’m sure many of you have been let down by your trusty alarm clock at one time or another – don’t you wish there was a better way? Fortunately, there is! It’s easy to leverage the power of your Mac to help you be more punctual and productive.
Depending upon your budget and requirements, there are plenty of applications which function as feature-rich and good looking alarm clocks. All of the following programs have free trials, so you can try them out to see what features you need in your perfect alarm clock application.
Awaken
Awaken
Awaken is the whole package, great interface, fully featured, and free updates for life. The alarm can be set to wake you, either with music from your iTunes library or one of the build in sounds. Awaken has the ability to wake your Mac from sleep. Fullscreen mode allows you to view your alarm, even from across the room. Awaken also comes with an egg timer, great for a quick nap or help around the kitchen.
Price: $15.00
Requires: Mac OS 10.4 or later
Developer: Embraceware
Aurora
Aurora
While most other applications are only available in English, Aurora is available in English, German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian and Chinese. Aurora also has built in EyeTV support, you can wake up to your favorite television program. Also, if you decide you do not want to wake up you can snooze your alarm using the Apple remote.
Price: $15.00 EUR ~ $19.46
Requires: Mac OS 10.5 or later
Developer: Metaquark
Alarm Clock Pro
Alarm Clock Pro
Alarm Clock Pro, while the most expensive, has the most features. In addition to the regular features, Alarm Clock offers some very unique ones such as the ability to take a screenshot, open a website, compose an email, open an application, and 27 more options with the ability to combo one or more of them together. Alarm Clock Pro proves alarms are good for more than just waking you up.
Price: $19.95
Requires: Mac OS 10.4 or later
Developer: Koingosw Software
iRooster
iRooster
iRooster is the most gentle of all the alarm clock applications, it has a volume fade-in system, which allows you to wake up slowly and peacefully. iRooster has Lullaby mode, where you can fall gently asleep while listening to your favorite music and an innovative snooze system which can be controlled via the Apple remote.
Price: $9.95
Requires: Mac OS 10.4 or later
Developer: Chimp Software
Alarm Clock 2
Alarm Clock 2
Alarm Clock 2 has many features in common with the other alarm clock applications such as a volume fade-in alarm, the ability to wake your Mac from sleep, built in Apple remote support, and the ability to wake up to songs from your iTunes library, but for free. Alarm Clock 2 is the perfect solution for someone who does not need a bunch of added features.
Price: Free
Requires: Mac OS 10.4 or later
Developer: Robbie Hanson
Red Alarm Clock
Red Alarm Clock
Red Alarm Clock is the perfect solution if you crave simplicity, it is easy to set up and install. Red Alarm Clock is a dashboard widget that offers a single alarm that wakes you up with tunes from your iTunes library.
Price: Free
Requires: Mac OS 10.4 or later
Developer: Boki Seles
Conclusion
As you can see, there are numerous alarm clock applications available for your Mac. The applications range from a super simple dashboard widget to a fully featured desktop application. You just need to determine what features are most beneficial to you.
If any of you use a different application, please do let us know so we can give it a try!
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I'm sure many of you have been let down by your trusty alarm clock at one time or another - don't you wish ...
I'm sure many of you have been let down by your trusty alarm clock at one time or another - don't you wish ...
I'm sure many of you have been let down by your trusty alarm clock at one time or another - don't you wish ...
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Check out “Minutes” from nitram-nunca.com. Is simple and sexy!
I’m a fan of iTunes Alarm: http://www.johnnarun.com/itunes_alarm/
Waking up to my music is awesome… especially something heavy.
Thank you! I like Alarm Clock 2. Waking up to my music is cool!
I like that one too – nice and simple!
iRooster is my favorite!. and Alarm Clock Pro has been around for ages!
Aurora worked well for me in the past but I could never stomach spending money on a computer-based alarm clock. Red Alarm Clock would probably be the best option for me. Then again, I prefer to just not need or use an alarm clock. :-)
so true
but i liked alarm clock 2
My favorite—tiny alarm (http://www.pixelatedsoftware.com/products/tinyalarm/index.html)
You should definitely put my personal favorite one: TIMER
Thanks a lot for these. I think I’ll give Alarm Clock 2 a try. and if you’re in need of some more free software for your mac, check out http://freestuffonyourmac.blogspot.com
For the last 7 years I have always used iClock and found it was exactly what i needed since it is so much better then the Apple menubar clock. Lots of really useful features which don’t require work on my part.
http://www.scriptsoftware.com/iclock
I’m using Alarm Clock 2 for the first time tomorrow. I’m waking up to “My Favorite Things” by Outkast. I think this is a cool idea, but I would only use it when I need to leave my computer on all night to download something/rip a DVD/something else time-consuming. Which is like once a month. I know I can set my computer to turn on at a certain time, but then I would have to set it so it automatically logs in… Anyway, I’m just pointing out that while this is cool, unless you’re someone who leaves their computer on 24/7, this won’t be too useful.
but..but… I don’t use iTunes
What do you use?
What player do you use?