Google Clock’s alarm failed me so I found 5 better apps to wake me up

There’s a reason why Google Clock isn’t called Google Alarm. While it offers numerous time-keeping and convenience features, from a timer and stopwatch to a world clock and integration with music services, it makes oversleeping a little too easy for my liking. And boy, do I like sleeping!

I shouldn’t blame an app for my shortcomings, but I will argue that an app should help me overcome them. Google Clock sounding its alarm just isn’t enough for me — I need an alarm clock app that’ll grab me by the shoulders and shake me awake. Or, you know, challenge me with an alarm task.