Comparison

Shake to Wake vs Splitcount S

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

Head to head
About

Shake to Wake

This alarm clock app requires you to shake your device to turn off the alarm, making it ideal for those who struggle to wake up. It also functions as a table clock and can activate the flashlight with a shake.

Highlights
  • Shake to dismiss alarm
  • Shake to turn on flashlight
  • Table clock functionality
  • Background alarm support
  • No snooze option
Features
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Struggling to wake up? Shake to Wake makes sure you actually get out of bed. No more silencing your alarm in your sleep and dozing back off. To turn it off, you have to physically shake your phone — hard enough, and long enough — until the screen fills up. By the time you're done, you're awake. HOW IT WORKS When your alarm rings, shake your phone. Watch the screen fill with color as you go. Once it's full, the alarm stops — no snooze button to cheat with. BUILT FOR HOW YOU ACTUALLY SLEEP - 5 shake intensity levels, from gentle to extreme — tune it to how deep a sleeper you really are - Set as many alarms as you like, one-time or repeating on any combination of days - Adjustable alarm volume - Today's weather right on the home screen, so you know what you're waking up to GO PRO Unlock the two most intense shake levels and a full library of ringtones with a one-time purchase. Simple, reliable, and built to work even if your phone is locked or your notifications are usually silent. If a normal alarm hasn't worked for you, this one will.

About

Splitcount S

Features
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Splitcount – Shared Expenses Made Simple Split bills, track group expenses, and settle debts effortlessly. Whether you're splitting rent with roommates, organizing a trip with friends, or managing a group gift, Splitcount handles the math so you don't have to. Create a Group, Add Expenses, Done Start any group and add expenses with a few taps. Split equally or customize each person's share. Splitcount tracks who paid what and calculates real-time balances. AI Receipt Scanner Snap a photo or upload a PDF — the built-in AI extracts items and prices automatically. Review, edit, and add the expense in seconds. Includes 2 free scans; purchase additional credits via in-app purchase. Smart Refunds & Payment Details See exactly who owes what at a glance. Create a refund in one tap. Store your IBAN, PayPal, or Revolut details on your profile so group members always have them when settling up. No more asking for bank info. Friends & Contacts Find friends already on Splitcount from your address book, send friend requests, and invite others via email. Join groups with a simple invite link or group ID. Statistics & Export Visualize spending trends by month, category, or person. See who pays most often versus who actually owes. Export any group's data to CSV. Privacy-First, Open Source Your data stays under your control with a Supabase backend. No ads, no data selling.

Screenshots

Shake to Wake3 screens
Splitcount S3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Splitcount S at none against Shake to Wake's shown. Splitcount S also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). Shake to Wake's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. Shake to Wake sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Splitcount S sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shake to Wake ships an update every 6 weeks, Splitcount S every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shake to Wake versus Splitcount S: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShake to WakeSplitcount S
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca Di MaggioGuido Giaretta

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shake to Wake

One-time1
  • Unlock Shake to Wake PRO$2.99
3 purchases

Splitcount S

One-time3
  • Splitcount 10 Scan Pack$0.49
  • Splitcount 30 Scan Pack$0.99
  • Splitcount 100 Scan Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Shake to Wake free?
Shake to Wake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Splitcount S free?
Splitcount S is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shake to Wake or Splitcount S have ads?
Shake to Wake shows ads; Splitcount S does not.
Which is updated more often, Shake to Wake or Splitcount S?
Shake to Wake ships an update every 6 weeks, and Splitcount S every 10 days. Most recently, Shake to Wake was updated on October 7, 2026 and Splitcount S on October 9, 2026.

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