Smart Alarm Clock Control vs AlarmBud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Alarm Clock Control
This utility app allows users to stream music and listen to FM radio through compatible hardware products. It offers a simple interface for enjoying audio content.
- Music streaming
- FM radio playback
- Hardware integration
- Simple interface
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AlarmBud
This utility app allows you to set timers and alarms that play only through your headphones or internal speakers, ensuring no disturbance to others. It's perfect for use in quiet public spaces like libraries or offices, and even works when your device is in Do Not Disturb mode.
- Headphone-only alarms
- Up to 24-hour timer
- Alarm sound library
- White noise option
- Background functionality
- Dark display mode
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AlarmBud lets you to run a timer in any place without the sound disturbing others. Connects to wired headphones, bluetooth, or your device's internal speakers. With AlarmBud, you'll never have to worry about your device ringing out loud while napping or timing your work in a public place. The alarm will play even when your device is in Do Not Disturb mode. Make sure the volume is at a level that you will hear. Includes: - Up to 24-hour timer - Alarm sound library - White noise option - Background functionality - Dark, energy-saver display Great for the: - Library - Office - Airport - Plane - Bus - Gym
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AlarmBud at 50% against Smart Alarm Clock Control's 0%. AlarmBud also leads on rating (3.1 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). Smart Alarm Clock Control's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 8 months vs every 23 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Smart Alarm Clock Control is free to download; AlarmBud costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AlarmBud holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AlarmBud has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Smart Alarm Clock Control's written reviews are positive against 50% of AlarmBud's.
Smart Alarm Clock Control ships an update every 8 months, AlarmBud every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Alarm Clock Control | AlarmBud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 3.1 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #102 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | XINLINK TIMESTECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. | Stefan Brechter |
Customer experience
Smart Alarm Clock Control
AlarmBud
In-app purchases
Smart Alarm Clock Control
No in-app purchases
AlarmBud
No in-app purchases
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