Alarm Clock for Mac

Quick summary

Alarm Clock is a free, cross-platform utility (a Windows build is also offered) designed to handle timed events. It’s listed under Productivity software, in the Clocks, Alarms & Reminders subgroup, and aims to be a compact alternative to bulkier tools in the same category.

Core capabilities

• Countdown timer for timed sessions and automatic actions
• Stopwatch for timing activities and measuring duration
• Traditional alarm functions for scheduled alerts and reminders

Platform support and languages

This title runs on Mac OS X and earlier Mac releases. The interface is available in German, Spanish, and English. The release noted here is version 2.4.5, with the last update recorded on 10/07/2007.

Size and user reach

The program is lightweight compared with many productivity applications. It has been particularly popular in the United Kingdom, Turkey, and the United States. Since being added to the catalog in 2011 it has accumulated 157,305 downloads overall, with 73 downloads reported in the last week.

Alternative suggestion

Consider Sleep Alarm Clock — a free, highly rated alarm and sleep-timer app — if you’re exploring other options.