This is a beautiful clock app and I would gladly use it as my only nightstand clock with its looks and great dimming feature. The developer has gone over and beyond to help me resolve issues with the alarm feature. Unfortunately, to use the alarm feature, you must leave the volume up all night. My iPad sounds off all night when volume is up. If you can program it to turn the sound on to alarm, it would be perfect. My integrated iPhone alarm will turn my phone on and turn on the volume then sound off. I will still use this for a clock but the alarm is Unfortunate.