If it's especially difficult for you to wake up in the morning, you need an alarm clock app that goes beyond the usual offerings. These are my app picks for iPhones and Android phones.

Apple has acknowledged issues with the alarm on its popular device, which have left users frustrated and (potentially) late.

Start your day with a banger by waking up to music as your alarm clock. Some people prefer the dulcet tones of birdsong, swear by the jarring screech of their phone's ringtone, or advocate for ...

If your iPhone alarm doesn't always ring, you aren't alone. Dozens of users have reported the problem, but Apple hasn't ...