# Alarm & Timer vs Simple Clock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Clock at 75% against Alarm & Timer's 59%. Simple Clock also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Alarm & Timer's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 297). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alarm & Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple Clock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm & Timer has 2.2K ratings behind it against 297, 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 75% of Simple Clock's.

Alarm & Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, Simple Clock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm & Timer | Simple Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-and-timer/id1067755201/reviews) | **[4.5 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-clock-study-with-me/id1462926848/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 297 |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | **74.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KAZUTERU YOKOI](https://appshunter.io/developer/605271729) | [乃君 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1337343608) |

## 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


### Simple Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-clock-study-with-me/id1462926848)

A straightforward digital clock designed for focus and study sessions. It offers a simple interface with essential timekeeping functions and customizable themes to enhance your work environment.

**Highlights:** Basic time, date, week display, Countdown timer, Timing function, Pomodoro timer, Multiple themes and fonts, Custom background image

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| unlock all contents | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support Developer | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simplicity and ease of use
- 🌟 Good for study focus
- 🖼️ Customizable backgrounds/fonts
- ✨ Minimalist design
- 🚫 Ad-free (for some users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features require payment
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate/find options
- ⏳ Limited timer duration (free version)
- 📱 Some users report unresponsiveness
- 💸 Paid features should be free

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot exit timer mode
- App unresponsive on some devices
- Quit working correctly, stuck on military time
- Cannot change clock design
- Not compatible with iPhone

**Requested features**

- Add alarm function
- Allow setting custom wallpaper and adjusting its size/position
- Add option to change font color with custom images
- Add a countdown feature
- Add PiP mode for iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm & Timer free?

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

### Is Simple Clock free?

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

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

Simple Clock is rated higher. Alarm & Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Simple Clock averages 4.5 from 297 ratings.

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

Both Alarm & Timer and Simple Clock show ads.

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

Alarm & Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Simple Clock fortnightly. Most recently, Alarm & Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Simple Clock on October 12, 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.*