Sleep Cycle

Sleep Cycle is a useful tool for tracking your sleep with your smartphone. This app works by using your smartphone's microphone, so you don't have to keep it in bed with you. Enjoy a good night's rest with these relaxing sounds, and wake up on the right side of the bed with the best alarms.

The first thing you have to do after downloading the app is decide the time you want to wake up and which days you want the alarm. Sleep Cycle then sets an alarm on the days you need. You can also select the alarm you want to wake you up, although the majority of them are only available with the premium version. Once that's set up, you can activate the app when you go to sleep by sliding your finger. You can also turn it off in the morning in the same way.

One of the best things about this app is that it can differentiate between light and deep sleep from the sounds you make. You can also check for activity at night when you wake up or toss and turn, using this information to help you sleep better.

To hit snooze, just shake your smartphone. The alarm will go off again with progressively shorter intervals, easing you awake to start your day off right. Download this app to sleep better and get up on time with custom alarms.