Waking up to the same default iPhone alarm every day can get boring. Did you know that you don’t have to buy ringtones from the iTunes Store? You can set a custom alarm sound on iPhone for free. You can use your favorite MP3 file. You could also choose a custom recording. Alternatively, pick a song from Apple Music. This guide will show you the easiest waysMethod 1: Use a Free Custom Ringtone as an Alarm Sound
To set a custom alarm sound on iPhone for free, the easiest way is to use Ringtone Maker – MP3 Converter. This app can turn any MP3 file into an alarm tone.
Steps to Set a Custom MP3 as an Alarm Sound
- Download Ringtone Maker – MP3 Converter
- Install Ringtone Maker – MP3 Converter from the App Store.
- Import an MP3 or Audio File
- Open the app and tap + Add.
- Select an MP3 file from your Files app, Downloads, or Cloud Storage.
- You can also use AirDrop to send an MP3 file to your iPhone.
- Trim the Audio File (30 Seconds Max)
- Use the editing tool to select the best part of the song or sound.
- Keep it 30 seconds or less (Apple’s ringtone limit).
- Tap Save once the file is trimmed.
- Export and Set as a Ringtone
- Tap Export and follow the instructions to save the file as a ringtone.
- Assign the Custom Sound to Your Alarm
- Open the Clock app and go to Alarm.
- Tap Edit on an existing alarm or + Add a new one.
- Tap Sound, scroll to Ringtones, and select your newly created alarm sound.
- Tap Save to confirm.
Why use this method?
✅ Works 100% for free
✅ No iTunes or computer needed
✅ Works with MP3, WAV, and M4R files
✅ Allows full control over the audio length and quality
Method 2: Use a Built-in Free iPhone Alarm Sound
If you don’t want to add custom audio, you can use Apple’s built-in free alarm tones.
Steps to Set a Free Alarm Sound from iPhone
- Open the Clock app on your iPhone.
- Tap Alarm, then Edit an existing alarm or create a new one.
- Tap Sound and choose from Apple’s free alarm tones.
- Tap Save to confirm.
Downside: You are limited to the default Apple tones and cannot use custom MP3 files.
Method 3: Use a Song from Apple Music as an Alarm
If you subscribe to Apple Music, you can set any song in your library as your alarm tone.
How to Set an Apple Music Song as an Alarm
- Open the Clock app and go to Alarm.
- Tap Edit on an existing alarm or Add a new one.
- Tap Sound > Pick a Song.
- Search for a song in your Apple Music Library and select it.
- Tap Save to set it as your alarm.
Limitations:
❌ Requires an Apple Music subscription
❌ You cannot use Spotify as an alarm to do it.
To set a custom alarm sound on iPhone for free, use Ringtone Maker – MP3 Converter. This allows you to convert any MP3 file into an iPhone-compatible alarm tone without iTunes or Apple Music.
Now you can wake up to your favorite song. It could be a sound effect, or even your own voice recording. Best of all, this can be done without spending a penny!