Alarm Clock Sleep Sounds Plus

I don’t pay anything for this app and so there are limits, but I don’t mind. I would buy stuff if I had the money because what I have used so far is really cool. This app allows me to slowly wake up with the combo of sounds (and whatever else that other stuff is) that I choose, and I’ve found that waking up in this manner results in my feeling less.. Idk, brutalized? Less disturbed at the instantaneous thought of dealing with another day. It’s waaay better to have a gradual reality check. My only pet peeve is the lady’s voice who starts the meditation. You can turn her off but I’d love it if the sound of her was more relaxing. She can speak more slowly and calmly, please! Not cliche, just more slowly, at least. Oh and by the way, review reader, set a back up alarm with a different app. Kinda defeats the purpose but I feel the need for a disclaimer. I’m still testing things out.. either I got tired/confused a couple of times or it didn’t work the way it was supposed to. They should really let us set the exact time the wake up starts and the exact time the sounds, etc are at their peak- but in the same place. On the same screen. Suggestions are fine but make it crystal clear and straightforward.

I'm not one to brag and boast about, really any app. I've ALWAYS had trouble sleeping, even as a kid. I always the last one to fall asleep at sleep overs, when me and my sister shared a room, etc. I'm 21 now and can still stay up for 24+ hours without feeling tired at all. I know it's not healthy and I've actually been considering consulting a doctor to see if there's an underlying issue. In the meantime, my older sister introduced me to this app. She claimed it worked wonders for her. She said "Use it and you'll be sleep in less than 10mins." I downloaded it, but didn't use it cause I thought it was dumb. Then one night I put it to use, chose my sleep sounds and duration and didn't realize I was out in less than 10 or 15 minutes like my sister said. It's SO relaxing. I can't always meditate with the woman speaking, or envision the things she says, nevertheless I still fall asleep rather quickly using this app (with or without headphones I might add). It's well worth it people, seriously. My sleep habits aren't where they should be, but I feel this app will help me get on a more healthy track.

I had a TIA in 2012 & it completely jacked my sleep cycle. I find this app only has one sleep aid that will work for my insomniac episodes sometimes, but the wake up alarm is fantastic. I am naturally a night owl so getting up in the morning is always difficult no matter how rested. I hate being jolted awake from a regular alarm. I do love that the wake up programs gently bring me back to consciousness so that no matter how early, I feel like I just naturally woke up on my own as opposed to being forced awake by an obnoxious alarm. It takes several weeks for your brain to get used to these alarms, & you so have to take the time to find a program that's right for you. It didn't take too long for me to be able to throw away my obnoxious back up alarm though, & I've used this exclusively for years. No matter how important it is for me to be on time the next morning, these wake up alarms have never failed. I paid for the full app awhile back since it's so essential for my sleep/wake cycle, so I can't speak to the upgrade causing ads & removing features. I have no problems paying for a quality app that adds value to my life.