# Alarm & Timer vs Voice Memos, Recorder & Notes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alarm & Timer at 58% against Voice Memos, Recorder & Notes's 0%. Alarm & Timer also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 4). Voice Memos, Recorder & Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alarm & Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Voice Memos, Recorder & Notes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alarm & Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm & Timer has 2.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Alarm & Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Voice Memos, Recorder & Notes's.

Alarm & Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Voice Memos, Recorder & Notes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm & Timer | Voice Memos, Recorder & Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-and-timer/id1067755201/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-memos-recorder-and-notes/id6446006371/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **58.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 41 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [KAZUTERU YOKOI](https://appshunter.io/developer/605271729) | [AmazinPro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590561127) |

## What reviewers say

### Alarm & Timer

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

This all-in-one clock app offers customizable alarms, timers, and stopwatches in a clean interface. It features privacy-friendly headphone-only alarms and advanced scheduling options. Personalize themes, fonts, and time displays for a tailored experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited customizable alarms, Multiple simultaneous timers, Precise stopwatch with lap times, World clock with multiple time zones, Customizable themes and fonts, Privacy-friendly headphone alarms, Advanced scheduling and repeat options

**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


### Voice Memos, Recorder & Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-memos-recorder-and-notes/id6446006371)

Record audio, transcribe voice to text, and store notes, photos, and videos. This app offers a secure way to capture important moments, meetings, and ideas with cloud sync for Pro accounts.

**Highlights:** Voice to text transcription, High-quality audio recording, Secure note locking, Cloud sync for Pro accounts, Integrated notepad and task manager, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| One Month Pro | $8.99 | one-time |
| Two months pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Six Months Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| One Year Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm & Timer free?

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

### Is Voice Memos, Recorder & Notes free?

Voice Memos, Recorder & Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alarm & Timer or Voice Memos, Recorder & Notes?

Alarm & Timer is rated higher. Alarm & Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Voice Memos, Recorder & Notes averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Alarm & Timer or Voice Memos, Recorder & Notes have ads?

Alarm & Timer shows ads; Voice Memos, Recorder & Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alarm & Timer or Voice Memos, Recorder & Notes?

Alarm & Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Voice Memos, Recorder & Notes every 2 months. Most recently, Alarm & Timer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Voice Memos, Recorder & Notes on November 3, 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.*