Comparison

Alarm & Timer vs Zap Log

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Alarm & Timer

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
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Simple, powerful, and customizable. This all-in-one clock app combines Alarm, Timer, and Stopwatch functions into a clean, intuitive interface. Privacy-friendly: When headphones are connected, the alarm sounds only through the headphones, not the device speakers. By making advanced features optional, we maintain a minimalist design while meeting a wide range of user needs. [General] Customization: Color themes, "My Theme" creation, and adjustable font sizes. Typography: Choose from system fonts, specialized clock fonts, or even add your own custom fonts. Time Display: Toggle between 12/24-hour formats, customize 12:00 vs. 0:00 display, and enable/disable leading zeros (e.g., 09:00 vs. 9:00). [Clock] Dual analog and digital display with extensive layout options. Design: Multiple dial designs and support for custom image/video backgrounds. Visibility: Toggle seconds, choose second hand movement (Ticking vs. Smooth), and customize date formats/languages. Dynamic Layout: Hide the status bar, tab bar, or settings button for a cleaner look. Digital-only mode available in landscape orientation. Hourly Chime: Use simple presets or create a fully customized hourly schedule. World Clock: View multiple cities and time zones simultaneously in a convenient list. [Alarm] Set unlimited alarms with full background notification support. Compatible with AlarmKit (iOS 26.1+), allowing alarms to sound even in Silent or Focus modes. Scheduling: Powerful repeat options including daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and custom intervals (e.g., every 2 days). Supports pause periods. Sound: Use custom recordings or local music files (when the app is in the foreground). Management: Organize alarms with folders, label search, and easy duplication. Sort by time or firing order. Advanced Features: Checklist, Snooze, Auto-stop (by duration/repetition), Skip next, and one-tap global pause. New alarms can automatically inherit previous settings for faster setup. [Timer] Run multiple timers simultaneously ranging from 1 second to 10000 hours. Quick Start: Access presets and history for instant activation. Interface: Switch between list and full-screen views. Choose between 10-key or picker input with customizable units (1s/10s/1m/10m). Foreground Features: Displays estimated completion time and supports auto-stop for sounds. [Stopwatch] Records: Capture lap times with precision. Export: Send your recorded data as a text file via email. [Other Settings] System Integration: Audio mix mode (play alongside other music apps), and Auto-lock. Display: Brightness adjustment with "Darkness Correction" and customizable UI elements (toggle between switches or checkboxes). Note on Music: Currently, this app does not support playback for Apple Music, iCloud-only songs, or purchased songs that have not been downloaded to the device storage. URL Scheme: net.hakoniwa.clock://

About

Zap Log

Features
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Zaplog – Track What Matters Most, One Tap at a Time. Zaplog is the easiest way to track specific habits, routines, or actions—quickly and effortlessly. Designed for simplicity, Zaplog lets you focus on what matters most with just eight options to choose from. Whether it’s tracking hydration, fitness goals, or other daily habits, Zaplog keeps you organized without the overwhelm. For terms of use, please visit https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Why You’ll Love Zaplog: - Streamlined Tracking: Log what matters most to you with just 8 clear options. - Fast and Easy: One tap is all it takes to save your action. - Personal and Private: Your logs are secure and just for you. - Progress at a Glance: Review your history to spot patterns and stay consistent. Examples of How You Can Use Zaplog: - Track hydration goals (e.g., number of water glasses). - Log fitness milestones or sets completed. - Keep count of daily productivity habits. - Monitor specific actions or routines. Zaplog makes tracking simple, focused, and fun. Download today and start building better habits, one tap at a time!

Screenshots

Alarm & Timer4 screens
Zap Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zap Log at none against Alarm & Timer's shown. Alarm & Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Alarm & Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Zap Log sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alarm & Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Zap Log fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Alarm & Timer versus Zap Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlarm & TimerZap Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAZUTERU YOKOIRaman Singh

Bugs and requests

Alarm & Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Zap Log

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Alarm & Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
3 purchases

Zap Log

Subscriptions2
  • Zaplog Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Zaplog Yearly3 Months trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Zaplog Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Alarm & Timer free?
Alarm & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zap Log free?
Zap Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alarm & Timer or Zap Log have ads?
Alarm & Timer shows ads; Zap Log does not.
Which is updated more often, Alarm & Timer or Zap Log?
Alarm & Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Zap Log fortnightly. Most recently, Alarm & Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Zap Log on October 13, 2026.

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