# Spin Alarm Clock vs Repeat Alarm Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spin Alarm Clock at 96% against Repeat Alarm Timer's 25%. Spin Alarm Clock also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (715 vs 4). Repeat Alarm Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spin Alarm Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Repeat Alarm Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spin Alarm Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spin Alarm Clock has 715 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Spin Alarm Clock's written reviews are positive against 25% of Repeat Alarm Timer's.

Spin Alarm Clock ships an update every 5 weeks, Repeat Alarm Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spin Alarm Clock | Repeat Alarm Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (715 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-alarm-clock/id1386819423/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-alarm-timer/id1574574093/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **715** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **95.7% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 204 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [j labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/529000775) | [LIXI LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574574095) |

## What reviewers say

### Spin Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-alarm-clock/id1386819423)

This alarm clock app requires users to spin in circles to disable alarms, scientifically designed to fully wake the brain. It offers voice commands, customizable backgrounds, weather updates, and motivational voices to combat snoozing.

**Highlights:** Spin to dismiss alarm, No snooze button, Customizable backgrounds, Voice commands (set alarm, check time, flashlight), Motivational wake-up voices, Weather updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Sleeper | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wakes me up effectively
- 👍 Unique and fun alarm concept
- ⏰ Helps me get out of bed
- 🎉 Entertaining alarm sounds/voices
- 💰 Espresso incentive system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery if not plugged in
- 🔒 Requires app to be open all night
- 🐛 Can be bypassed in sleep
- 📝 Unclear instructions on leaving app open

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes
- Sensitivity issues with spin detection

**Requested features**

- Option to lock screen while app is running
- Ability to set time to leave home and get alerts
- More variety in alarm sounds and voices
- Automatic volume increase to prevent bypassing


### Repeat Alarm Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-alarm-timer/id1574574093)

This app simplifies setting recurring alarms, eliminating the need for daily manual adjustments. Create custom alarm lists with specific intervals and select weekdays for repeat alarms to stay on schedule and boost productivity.

**Highlights:** Set recurring alarms for weekdays, Create custom alarm lists, Adjust alarm volume and tone, View alarm history, Timer widget functionality, Quick alarm setup

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4.99$ | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spin Alarm Clock free?

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

### Is Repeat Alarm Timer free?

Repeat Alarm Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spin Alarm Clock or Repeat Alarm Timer?

Spin Alarm Clock is rated higher. Spin Alarm Clock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 715 ratings, while Repeat Alarm Timer averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Spin Alarm Clock or Repeat Alarm Timer have ads?

Spin Alarm Clock shows ads; Repeat Alarm Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spin Alarm Clock or Repeat Alarm Timer?

Spin Alarm Clock ships an update every 5 weeks, and Repeat Alarm Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Spin Alarm Clock was updated on October 21, 2026 and Repeat Alarm Timer on October 24, 2026.

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