# Challenges Alarm Clock vs Math Alarm Clock by Mathy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Math Alarm Clock by Mathy at 74% against Challenges Alarm Clock's 26%. Math Alarm Clock by Mathy also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Challenges Alarm Clock's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 111). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Math Alarm Clock by Mathy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Math Alarm Clock by Mathy holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Challenges Alarm Clock has 2.3K ratings behind it against 111, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Challenges Alarm Clock's written reviews are positive against 74% of Math Alarm Clock by Mathy's.

Challenges Alarm Clock ships an update monthly, Math Alarm Clock by Mathy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Challenges Alarm Clock | Math Alarm Clock by Mathy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenges-alarm-clock/id1247289889/reviews) | **[4.4 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-alarm-clock-by-mathy/id1419685308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 111 |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 44 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [duytu tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244491336) | [Infinite Wave Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495187294) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Math Alarm Clock by Mathy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-alarm-clock-by-mathy/id1419685308)

This app requires users to solve math problems to turn off their alarms, ensuring a more effective wake-up experience. It offers customizable alarm settings, including difficulty levels, music choices, and snooze intervals. The app also features a nightstand clock display and adjustable screen brightness.

**Highlights:** Solve math problems to stop alarms, Adjustable math difficulty levels, Customizable alarm sounds and music, Repeating alarm options, Nightstand clock display, Customizable snooze intervals

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Math Alarm Clock Pro by Mathy | $0.99 | per month |
| Mathy Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Car Alarm Xtrm | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rooster Call | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scream | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sound Grenade | $0.99 | one-time |
| White Noise | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Sounds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective at waking users up
- 💡 Math problems to disable alarm
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for getting ready
- 👍 Reliable for not being late

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarms turn themselves off
- 🔒 Features locked behind subscription
- 🐛 Does not work in Do Not Disturb mode
- 🔋 Requires phone to be on all night
- 🔊 Alarm sound is too loud

**Reported bugs**

- Alarms turn themselves off
- Alarms do not stay on
- Alarms do not go off
- App doesn't load
- Math difficulty setting is ignored

**Requested features**

- More variety in math equations
- Allow alarms to work in Do Not Disturb mode
- Allow alarms to work without the app being constantly on
- Adjust alarm volume


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Challenges Alarm Clock free?

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

### Is Math Alarm Clock by Mathy free?

Math Alarm Clock by Mathy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Challenges Alarm Clock or Math Alarm Clock by Mathy?

Math Alarm Clock by Mathy is rated higher. Challenges Alarm Clock averages 3.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Math Alarm Clock by Mathy averages 4.4 from 111 ratings.

### Do Challenges Alarm Clock or Math Alarm Clock by Mathy have ads?

Challenges Alarm Clock shows ads; Math Alarm Clock by Mathy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Challenges Alarm Clock or Math Alarm Clock by Mathy?

Challenges Alarm Clock ships an update monthly, and Math Alarm Clock by Mathy every 8 days. Most recently, Challenges Alarm Clock was updated on November 6, 2026 and Math Alarm Clock by Mathy on November 2, 2026.

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