# Sonic Bomb vs Challenges Alarm Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Challenges Alarm Clock at 3.8 against Sonic Bomb's 2.1. Challenges Alarm Clock also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 31) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Sonic Bomb's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Challenges Alarm Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Sonic Bomb asks for nothing beyond the download.

Challenges Alarm Clock holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Challenges Alarm Clock has 2.3K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Sonic Bomb's written reviews are positive against 26% of Challenges Alarm Clock's.

Sonic Bomb ships an update every 2 months, Challenges Alarm Clock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonic Bomb | Challenges Alarm Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-bomb/id1126081100/reviews) | **[3.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenges-alarm-clock/id1247289889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.6% of reviews | **26.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 19 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SonicAlert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1106223919) | [duytu tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244491336) |

## What reviewers say

### Sonic Bomb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-bomb/id1126081100)

This app enhances your alarm experience by connecting to a Bluetooth shaker. It allows you to set multiple alarms and receive notifications for calls, texts, and mail directly through the shaker.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity, Multiple alarm setting, Call alerts, Text message alerts, Mail alerts, Super Shaker integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Challenges Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenges-alarm-clock/id1247289889)

This alarm clock uses challenging games to ensure you wake up on time. It eliminates snooze and offers bedtime reminders with a clean interface. Turn your mornings into a game and never oversleep again.

**Highlights:** Unstoppable alarm with challenge games, No snooze or stop button, Bedtime reminder notifications, Clean and modern interface, Math, Maze, Shake, Remember Number, Lucky 777 games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Good app that wakes up user
- 🔔 Alarm is effective at waking up heavy sleepers
- 🧠 Challenges help get brain working in the morning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Ads make the app unusable
- 🔇 Alarm doesn't make any sound, only vibrates
- 🤯 Challenges are too difficult or confusing
- ⏰ Alarm turns off on its own without completing challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm doesn't go off at scheduled time
- App crashes when trying to set alarm
- Notifications and messages are glitchy or inappropriate

**Requested features**

- More customizable alarm sounds and challenges
- Option to choose specific challenge type
- Ability to set own custom challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sonic Bomb free?

Sonic Bomb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Challenges Alarm Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sonic Bomb or Challenges Alarm Clock?

Challenges Alarm Clock is rated higher. Sonic Bomb averages 2.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Challenges Alarm Clock averages 3.8 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Sonic Bomb or Challenges Alarm Clock have ads?

Challenges Alarm Clock shows ads; Sonic Bomb does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sonic Bomb or Challenges Alarm Clock?

Sonic Bomb ships an update every 2 months, and Challenges Alarm Clock monthly. Most recently, Sonic Bomb was updated on October 22, 2026 and Challenges Alarm Clock on October 21, 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.*