When comparing Gentle Alarm vs Google Clock, the Slant community recommends Gentle Alarm for most people. In the question“What are the best alarm clock apps for Android?” Gentle Alarm is ranked 4th while Google Clock is ranked 16th. The most important reason people chose Gentle Alarm is:
Any song in the library can be used as an alarm.
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Pros
Pro Can set songs as alarm sounds
Any song in the library can be used as an alarm.
Pro Wakes you gently from REM cycle
Throughout the night, depth of sleep constantly fluctuates. Gentle Alarm monitors movement and infers how deep the user is sleeping. When there is a lot of movement, it indicates that the REM cycle is ending, and the alarm will go off.
Pro Morning tasks
Once the alarm goes off, daily tasks will be displayed.
Pro Preinstalled in most android devices
Since it is from google, it comes preinstalled with android OS.
Pro Free
There is no limitation to use it.
Pro Widget works on all launcher
Widget is compatible with most android launchers.
Pro Able to show upcoming alarm on widget
Cons
Con Looks like abandonware
Con Not free
This alarm clock application costs $1.99.
Con Limited in use
Alarms can not be set to make noise even in silent.
Alarm names limited to 20 characters.