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Gentle alarm for iPhone

Wake up without the jolt.

Wonderwake is a gentle alarm clock for iPhone. It starts softly, gets louder gradually, and keeps a stronger alarm ready if you sleep through.

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Wonderwake gentle alarm

Everything for a gentler morning.

Wonderwake is made for people who dislike harsh alarms but still need to get up on time.

Gentle alarm

Soft first. Stronger only if you need it.

Pick one of our sounds or your own music. It starts quietly before your alarm time and gets louder little by little.

How it wakes you

Three layers, one gentle start.

  1. GentleYour sound starts quietly and slowly gets louder.
  2. Stronger alarmStill asleep at alarm time? A louder sound takes over.
  3. iPhone alarmStill not up? Your iPhone’s own alarm rings, even in Silent mode.

Sleep tracking

Understand your nights

Sleep tracking

Your nights, at a glance.

See when you fell asleep, how long you slept and how much sleep you owe. Works with Apple Health and Apple Watch, or with just your iPhone.

Circadian rhythm

Know when to focus, rest and sleep

Circadian rhythm

An arc of your day.

See when focus tends to peak, when the afternoon dip lands and when to start winding down. After a few nights, Wonderwake also finds your chronotype.

App blocking

Put scrolling to bed

Quiet Hours

Off-limits at bedtime.

Choose the apps that keep you up, and Wonderwake locks them while you wind down and after your alarm. Your alarm always comes first.

Sunrise alarm

Your room brightens before you wake

Works with smart lights in Apple Home.

Sunrise alarm

Light first, then sound.

Before your alarm rings, Wonderwake slowly brightens the lights you choose, like a sunrise in your bedroom. Works with Apple Home lights, including Philips Hue.

What people stopped waking up to.

From App Store reviews, in their own words. Pick one to read what changed.

Standard alarms gave me so much morning anxiety but this app leaves me feeling calm and energized when I wake up

JasmineSmilez23 · App Store review · Aug 2026

This app has been wonderful and has removed the anxiety associated with wake up alarms. I am far less stressed on waking since I started using it.

jk123hmph · App Store review · May 2026

I always used to wake up with anxiety due to the alarm, but now I wake up peacefully.

Corpsealion · App Store review · Dec 2025

We also read 2,591 reviews of other alarm apps. Best gentle alarm apps for iPhone, compared

Before bed, and in between.

Sleep Gate tells you when to go to bed. During the day, Nap, Meditation and Focus help you rest and get things done.

Sleep Gate

Tomorrow starts tonight.

Your best time to go to bed tonight, based on tomorrow's alarm and how you've been sleeping.

Meet Sleep Gate

Your sleep data stays on your iPhone.

Nap mode

Rest, then rise on time.

Pick how long, or when to wake up. Wonderwake shows how many sleep cycles fit and wakes you gently when time’s up.

Meditation mode

Breathe, then come back gently.

Choose how long, a soundscape and a voice to end on. When time’s up, Wonderwake brings you back softly and can save your minutes to Apple Health.

Focus mode

Deep work, on a timer.

Turn the dial to choose how long. A focus sound plays while the timer runs, at the volume you set.

For everyday routines and general wellness only. Sleep times, stages, scores and recommendations are estimates, not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Wonderwake does not detect sleep disorders or guarantee sleep results. A 90-minute cycle is a planning convention, not a measured sleep stage. Ask a qualified professional about persistent sleep concerns.

Wonderwake is coming to Android.

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FAQ

Gentle iPhone alarm FAQ

What is Wonderwake?

Wonderwake is a gentle alarm clock for iPhone. It starts with a soft sound, gets louder little by little, and has stronger alarms ready if you keep sleeping.

How does Wonderwake compare with other gentle alarm apps?

We read 2,591 recent App Store reviews of eight gentle and smart alarm apps. Wonderwake had the highest share of reviewers praising a calmer wake-up, 40%, and the best recent rating, 4.67. See the best gentle alarm apps for iPhone, compared.

How does the gentle wake-up work?

Pick a sound and how early it should start. Wonderwake begins quietly before your alarm time and slowly gets louder, so you wake up without the jolt. See how to set up a gradual alarm.

What happens if I do not wake up?

At your alarm time, a stronger sound takes over. If you still sleep through, your iPhone’s own alarm rings, even in Silent mode and even if Wonderwake was closed. See how alarm backup works.

Can heavy sleepers use Wonderwake?

Yes. Wonderwake starts gently, but it never relies on one soft sound. A louder alarm and your iPhone’s own alarm follow if you keep sleeping, so deep sleepers get several chances to wake up.

Is Wonderwake free?

You can try Wonderwake for free. After the free trial, choose monthly, yearly or lifetime access. You’ll see the price in your currency before you buy.

Can I use my own sounds or Apple Music as an alarm?

Yes. Wake up to your own audio or songs you’ve downloaded from Apple Music. They start softly and get louder gradually, just like Wonderwake’s own sounds.

Can Wonderwake control sunrise lights?

Yes. Before your alarm, Wonderwake can slowly brighten your smart lights, like a sunrise in your bedroom. It works with lights in Apple Home, including Philips Hue.

Does Wonderwake track sleep, sleep phases, and circadian rhythm?

Yes. Wonderwake shows when you fell asleep, how long you slept and how much sleep you owe, plus a daily rhythm of when you’re likely to feel focused or tired. It works with Apple Health and Apple Watch, or with just your iPhone. Sleep data is an estimate, not medical advice.

Does Wonderwake have a sleep timer or sleep cycle mode?

Yes. Nap mode works as a sleep timer: choose how long, or when to wake up. Wonderwake shows how many 90-minute sleep cycles fit and wakes you with the same gentle alarm and backup.

Does Wonderwake have an Apple Watch app?

Yes. WonderWatch is our free Apple Watch app, with no ads and no account. It wakes you silently with wrist taps that start far apart and come closer together, and it works without your iPhone. Get WonderWatch on the App Store.

Is Wonderwake available on Android?

Not yet. You can join the free Wonderwake Android early-access list now. We will send an invitation when the first Android release is ready.

Make tomorrow a little gentler.

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