# Alarm & Timer vs Digital Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Digital Clock at 4.6 against Alarm & Timer's 4.3. Digital Clock also leads on ratings volume (69K vs 2.2K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alarm & Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Digital Clock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Digital Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digital Clock has 69K ratings behind it against 2.2K, 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 63% of Digital Clock's.

Alarm & Timer ships an update monthly, Digital Clock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm & Timer | Digital Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-and-timer/id1067755201/reviews) | **[4.6 (69K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-clock-bedside-alarm/id1287009111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K | **69K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **63.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KAZUTERU YOKOI](https://appshunter.io/developer/605271729) | [俊杰 阮](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273143862) |

## 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


### Digital Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-clock-bedside-alarm/id1287009111)

This app transforms your device into a stylish LED bedside clock with customizable skins and dynamic time displays. It offers alarm functionality, voice time broadcasts, and a countdown timer, perfect for your desk or nightstand.

**Highlights:** Display time in seconds, Customizable clock skins, Alarm with music selection, Hourly voice broadcast, Countdown timer, Home and lock screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All clock styles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Formidable
- 🚀 Très satisfait
- 🚀 Buena
- 🚀 Night display
- 🚀 Best clock app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Snooze doesn't snooze anymore
- 🐛 Ne fonctionne pas normalement = Grosse déception
- 🐛 no suenan las alarmas
- 🐛 Неплохо, но...
- 🐛 Adds

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm doesn't sound if device is in silent mode
- Alarm doesn't work
- Time display is wrong
- Widget doesn't show correct time
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More skins please ie: pixie (tube); RGB sliders
- Ability to input own music for alarm
- Vertical display
- Battery percentage and reminder


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm & Timer free?

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

### Is Digital Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alarm & Timer or Digital Clock?

Digital Clock is rated higher. Alarm & Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Digital Clock averages 4.6 from 69K ratings.

### Do Alarm & Timer or Digital Clock have ads?

Both Alarm & Timer and Digital Clock show ads.

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

Alarm & Timer ships an update monthly, and Digital Clock fortnightly. Most recently, Alarm & Timer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Digital Clock on September 25, 2026.

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