Inspire Alarm Clock vs bnClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Inspire Alarm Clock
Wake up to inspiring motivational speeches instead of jarring alarms. This app aims to energize you and set a positive tone for your day, helping you tackle challenges with enthusiasm.
- Motivational speech alarms
- Replaces traditional alarm sounds
- Boosts morning enthusiasm
- Helps conquer the day
- Collection of inspiring quotes
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Inspire replaces the drooling and irritating sound of an alarm clock with motivational speeches that will not only get you out of bed but will get you ready to conquer your day! I don't know about you but the "beep beep" sound of an alarm only inspires me to want to hit snooze and go back to bed. With this revolutionary app, you will be hopping out of bed with the motivation and enthusiasm that you need to overcome any obstacle. Need I say more? Download Inspire and take the bull by the horns! "Dreams without goals, remain Dreams..." "The way to get started is to quit talking and start doing..." "Those who say they can and those who say they cannot are both correct..." And many more...
bnClock
This app displays the time with exceptionally large numbers, ideal for nighttime viewing or as a travel alarm. It also offers current weather information and customizable alarm sounds, including music from your library. Personalize your experience with custom background colors or photos.
- Extra-large number display
- Built-in alarm clock
- Current weather and forecast
- Customizable alarm sounds
- Photo or slideshow backgrounds
- Customizable background colors
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Do you ever have trouble reading the clock in the middle of the night? bnClock (big numbers clock) provides the largest numbers your iPhone or iPad will allow. Great to use as travel alarm clock. Also a great use for an old iPhone or iPad. bnClock displays the current weather conditions and the forecast based on your current location. If you prefer, choose a particular location for the forecast. Or, turn off the weather display. Choose a built-in alarm sound, or a song from your music library to use for the alarms. Now with custom background colors, or, use a photograph or slide show as a background.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: bnClock at none against Inspire Alarm Clock's 6. bnClock also leads on ads (none vs shown). Inspire Alarm Clock's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (274 vs 35). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Inspire Alarm Clock sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. bnClock asks for nothing beyond the download.
Inspire Alarm Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inspire Alarm Clock has 274 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Inspire Alarm Clock's written reviews are positive against 56% of bnClock's.
Inspire Alarm Clock ships an update every 5 weeks, bnClock every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Inspire Alarm Clock | bnClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (274 ratings) — better | 3.9 (35 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews — better | 55.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 274 — better | 35 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 雅静 翟 | Jim Calvin |
Customer experience
Inspire Alarm Clock
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Bugs and requests
Inspire Alarm Clock
Reported bugs
11 issues- Alarm does not go off at scheduled time
- Alarm triggers at random times during night
- App requires constant background operation for alarm to work
- Alarm disabled when app is closed or cleared from recent apps
- Keyboard won't close in feedback section
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- Alarm timer shows negative countdown instead of proper time
- Incompatible with iPhone X and certain iOS versions
- Does not work when device is in sleep mode
- Alarm only works on silent mode, not with sound enabled
- App continues to trigger even after deletion
- Inconsistent alarm reliability (works sometimes, not others)
Requested features
11 requests- Add female and LGBTQ2S+ motivational speakers
- Allow recurring daily alarms without resetting
- Enable background alarm functionality without keeping app open
- Display speaker name and source information for speeches
- Support multiple alarms per day
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- Add more diverse and calming motivational content
- Implement ability to schedule alarms for future dates
- Add more speech content and variety
- Include specific speakers like David Goggins and Jim Rohn
- Improve app UI/UX design and image quality
- Allow screen to turn off while alarm still functions
bnClock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Inspire Alarm Clock
- Step to Success$0.99
- Reinvent Yourself$0.99
- It's Never Too Late$0.99
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- You Have Got To Want It$0.99
- Why You Do What You Do$0.99
- Purchase All Speeches + More!$2.99
bnClock
No in-app purchases
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