Reviews of Wonderwake Gentle Alarm Ritual

By: Nikita Kazantsev App

List of user reviews and ratings for Wonderwake Gentle Alarm Ritual

Total ratings

4.70 (Rating count: 495)

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Review summary

Wonderwake offers gentle, non-jarring wake-ups with fading melodies that reduce morning anxiety and improve sleep quality and mood. Daily randomized sounds keep mornings fresh, and the app provides a calming alternative to harsh standard alarms. Common drawbacks focus on price and subscription: many users feel the cost is steep and would prefer a one-time purchase; others want more sounds and features like weekday scheduling. Overall, it’s highly effective for a soothing wake-up, but value depends on willingness to pay.

Pros

Gentle, non-jarring wake that reduces morning anxiety.
Calming, fade-in melodies with a wide range of gentle sounds.
Improves sleep quality and morning mood through a mindful pre-wake routine.
Randomized daily sounds add variety and prevent monotony.
Feels like a reliable, soothing replacement for harsh built-in alarms.

Cons

Pricing/subscription model is expensive and a common point of contention among users.
Desire for more sound options; the current sound catalog feels limited.
Limited alarm scheduling (only one alarm; no automatic weekday/weekend scheduling).
Some users view the subscription as a cash grab and would prefer a one-time purchase.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.60

All time rating average: 4.70

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3% (3)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-26	So*****	I love this app so much omggg
I love this app so much omggg
2026-07-25	Ma*****	I have extreme anxiety and my therapist recommended a new alarm so I don’t wake up to the jolt of a regular phone alarm, already in a mild state of panic. This alarm and its gradual increase in volume with soft, natural sounds is exactly what I needed. Thanks for being a part of my recovery!
I have extreme anxiety and my therapist recommended a new alarm so I don’t wake up to the jolt of a regular phone alarm, already in a mild state of panic. This alarm and its gradual increase in volume with soft, natural sounds is exactly what I needed. Thanks for being a part of my recovery!
2026-07-24	as*****	It really makes a difference on how you wake up and start your day
It really makes a difference on how you wake up and start your day
2026-07-23	je*****	Starting my day this way, with a gradually awakening has been life changing. No startled start, just feel like I’m waking up on my own terms
Starting my day this way, with a gradually awakening has been life changing. No startled start, just feel like I’m waking up on my own terms
2026-07-22	M *****	I love the whole concept of Wonderwake, the lovely wake up sounds, 7-song choice, the inspirational quotes and weather, and wanted to make this my go-to alarm but sadly it doesn’t function the way I need it to. I can’t set multiple alarms for different days, only one. It takes more work to turn off the alarm: tap on the lock screen, then hold down the button while it cycles off, instead of a simple swipe like Apple clock. For the alarm to work, it has to be running in the background which drains the battery on my small old iPhone. If I force quit to prevent that, then I have to remember the next evening to turn it back on so it will wake me next morning. How do I change alarm tones? There seems to be no menu where I can do that beyond the initial set up. Guess I’ll go back to the clunky unattractive Apple clock where none of this happens.
I love the whole concept of Wonderwake, the lovely wake up sounds, 7-song choice, the inspirational quotes and weather, and wanted to make this my go-to alarm but sadly it doesn’t function the way I need it to. I can’t set multiple alarms for different days, only one. It takes more work to turn off the alarm: tap on the lock screen, then hold down the button while it cycles off, instead of a simple swipe like Apple clock. For the alarm to work, it has to be running in the background which drains the battery on my small old iPhone. If I force quit to prevent that, then I have to remember the next evening to turn it back on so it will wake me next morning. How do I change alarm tones? There seems to be no menu where I can do that beyond the initial set up. Guess I’ll go back to the clunky unattractive Apple clock where none of this happens.
2026-07-22	bi*****	this alarm lowkey forces me to get up and doesn’t make me feel horrible
this alarm lowkey forces me to get up and doesn’t make me feel horrible
2026-07-21	Et*****	Best app ever
Best app ever
2026-07-20	en*****	if you must wake up from sleep to an alarm I couldn’t recommend anything more convenient and easy to use ☺️🥥🌴
if you must wake up from sleep to an alarm I couldn’t recommend anything more convenient and easy to use ☺️🥥🌴
2026-07-18	co*****	It seemed to be advertised as a free app with in-app purchases for extra features, but it’s a small trial that starts when the app is downloaded then you have to pay to continue to use it. It’s disappointing and greedy, rather than have extra features that cost money, the whole thing costs money after you’re tricked into downloading it for free. It was okay, I did enjoy the gentle wake up and the different sounds that could be chosen, but not enough to pay for it. I’ll go back to using Alarmy.
It seemed to be advertised as a free app with in-app purchases for extra features, but it’s a small trial that starts when the app is downloaded then you have to pay to continue to use it. It’s disappointing and greedy, rather than have extra features that cost money, the whole thing costs money after you’re tricked into downloading it for free. It was okay, I did enjoy the gentle wake up and the different sounds that could be chosen, but not enough to pay for it. I’ll go back to using Alarmy.
2026-07-17	Ha*****	Definitely has calmed my nervous system in the morning!
Definitely has calmed my nervous system in the morning!