Progressive Alarm Clock for iPad 4+

I wrote my original review after I first purchased the App. Everything in it still holds true for this latest version. This is the best Alarm Clock period.

After the IOS update broke the volume control I was very happy to see an update come out to fix the issue. I still have the two items on my wish list and hope they are accommodated one day. I would even purchase a new version if it provided the extra functionality.

**********below is my original review***********

This Alarm clock is great. The numbers are easy to see. The gradual increase in the loudness of the bells works perfectly and it's ease of use can't be beat. I use this app as my primary alarm clock even when I am on the road.

Only two options I would like to see added.

1. I would like the ability to disable the alarm and simply use this app as a clock without having to worry about the alarm going off needlessly.

2. I would love to be able to occasionally select one of the songs on my iPad to use instead of the bells. The slow increase in volume would work perfectly for some "new age" soundtracks. Sound of rain forests, waterfalls, songbirds, etc. would be perfect to use in this app.

Even without the two items on my wish list I still rate this app 5 stars.

It's not alarming at all!!! It IS a great way to be gently woken up, especially on those days when you have to get out of bed a bit too early. I think the very quiet start allows the unconscious to get the body ready to wake up before I consciously hear it. On days when I really need a few extra minutes to get it, I just start to hear it 2-4 minutes later than normal. I mostly use pattern 4, and it takes about four minutes to wake me. When I do hear it, I generally think "Did I just hear something?" Then it rings once more and I realize I am awake.
It has a snooze, I rarely use. It has features and functions I know little about. Check other reviews for the other uses.
I am a happy waker.

I admit it. I'm not a morning person, and I'm a heavy sleeper. (Bad combo!) I quickly adapt to most alarm sounds and sleep right through. I've tried them all.

I use this alarm when I absolutely have to get up on time. The progressive feature is nice, and the sound of the bowls is very helpful. They don't sound like all the other buzzing, beeping, chirping, and breaking glass alarms my asleep brain has learned to ignore. I can choose a pitch that will cut through the fog.

I do wish it would still go off if I switch over to another app, though.