# Alarm & Timer vs TIMEBOX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TIMEBOX at 97% against Alarm & Timer's 59%. TIMEBOX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Alarm & Timer's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 38). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alarm & Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TIMEBOX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TIMEBOX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm & Timer has 2.2K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Alarm & Timer's written reviews are positive against 97% of TIMEBOX's.

Alarm & Timer ships an update monthly, TIMEBOX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm & Timer | TIMEBOX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-and-timer/id1067755201/reviews) | **[4.7 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebox-timer/id1090697758/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **96.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KAZUTERU YOKOI](https://appshunter.io/developer/605271729) | [NOTEGG Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090697757) |

## What reviewers say

### Alarm & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-and-timer/id1067755201)

Manage your time effectively with this versatile clock app. It offers customizable alarms, timers, and a stopwatch, with options for personalized settings and notifications even when the screen is off. Enjoy music playback within the app to aid concentration.

**Highlights:** Customizable alarms with unlimited creation, Multiple simultaneous timers, Lap time recording stopwatch, Optional settings for a clean interface, Music playback for concentration, Notifications even when screen is off, World clock with multiple time zones

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable alarms and timers
- 🚀 Smooth transition between landscape and portrait mode
- 💡 Ability to group alarms into folders
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Option to record custom alarm sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm doesn't sound when phone is on silent mode
- 🐛 Alarm doesn't work when phone is locked or in power-saving mode
- 🔋 Alarm volume cannot be adjusted
- 🐛 Alarm doesn't always go off as scheduled
- 🐛 Timer resets unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm not sounding when phone is locked or in sleep mode
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Notification issues when phone is in silent mode

**Requested features**

- Option to set alarms for weekdays only
- Ability to choose from user's own audio files for alarms
- Gradual volume increase for alarms
- Alarm override for silent mode
- One-time payment option to remove ads


### TIMEBOX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebox-timer/id1090697758)

A stylish and functional timer app designed for everyday use. It offers a high-quality user experience with customizable alarm sounds and versatile editing functions. Perfect for various activities like exercise, cooking, or setting sleep alarms.

**Highlights:** High-quality UX design, 6 alarm sound options, Timer setting, edit, delete, and reorder, Adjustable list text, 3D Touch support, Versatile timer for various purposes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporting NOTEGG in TIMEBOX | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm & Timer free?

Alarm & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TIMEBOX free?

TIMEBOX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alarm & Timer or TIMEBOX?

TIMEBOX is rated higher. Alarm & Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while TIMEBOX averages 4.7 from 38 ratings.

### Do Alarm & Timer or TIMEBOX have ads?

Alarm & Timer shows ads; TIMEBOX does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alarm & Timer or TIMEBOX?

Alarm & Timer ships an update monthly, and TIMEBOX every 3 weeks. Most recently, Alarm & Timer was updated on September 22, 2026 and TIMEBOX on September 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*