Comparison

Spin Alarm Clock vs The Clock

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

Head to head
About

Spin Alarm Clock

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
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OVER 1M DOWNLOADS!!! ◉ Forces you to spin in circles to turn off the alarm ◉ Scientifically designed to wake your brain AWARDS • #135 Top Free Apps • #9 Top Free Utilities FEATURES ◉ No snooze button ◉ Add your own background from your photos or camera or choose from dozens of beautiful designs ◉ Weather for your location ◉ Select from the built in beautiful backgrounds. ◉ Say “Jarvis set alarm for 7:30 AM” to set an alarm ◉ Say “Jarvis time” to hear the time ◉ Say “Jarvis light” to turn on the flashlight. No fumbling for the light at night! ◉ Get fun voices like Stewie and Hermione that motivate you to wake up if you keep snoozing! ◉ Beautiful, customizable alarm clock design TESTIMONIALS • "I've been waiting foreverrr for a great app like this. You get to talk to it and it talks back." Jessie_baee • "This app is so cool, the features are awesome and it's FREE!!!" Maemaepdx • "I love this app! Especially when you keep snoozing it, because then it says you can't snooze anymore and you have to get up!" grace55667 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! • Visit us at www.jlabs.me • Email us at support@jlabs.me • Tweet us at @jlabsTeam • Like us on Facebook! By downloading this app, you accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy agreements

About

The Clock

This app provides a reliable and user-friendly alarm clock with essential functions. Wake up gently to music, set future alarms, and customize your wake-up experience with features like volume crescendo and dismiss challenges. It also includes a world clock, timer, and stopwatch.

Highlights
  • Set and manage multiple alarms
  • Schedule future alarms
  • Volume crescendo for gentle wake-up
  • Dismiss challenges to prevent accidental deactivation
  • World clock for multiple time zones
  • Countdown timer and stopwatch with lap recording
  • Customizable themes and dark mode
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Wake up gently to your favorite music with The Clock, a reliable and user-friendly alarm clock that combines all the essential functions you need in a single app. Simple. Reliable. Precise. Features: - Easy-to-use: Set, edit, and remove multiple alarms effortlessly. Use it to wake up in the morning or for reminders and daily tasks. - Set Future Alarms: Schedule alarms for specific dates and never miss important events again. - Easy-to-Use Interface: Customize your alarm titles, snooze settings, and recurring alarms with ease. - Volume Crescendo: Gradually increase the alarm volume for a peaceful and gentle wake-up experience. - Works in All Conditions: Alarms work when your screen is off, in silent mode, or with headphones plugged in. Time zone changes are handled automatically. - Perfect for Heavy Sleepers: With loud alarm options and vibration settings, you’ll wake up on time, every time. - Music and Playlist Integration: Wake up to your favorite music or playlist, with full integration of Apple Music and Spotify. - Dismiss Challenges: To prevent accidentally disabling your alarm, set up challenges like solving math problems, scanning QR codes, or shaking your phone. - Nap Alarm: Set a quick nap alarm and wake up in time to continue your day. - Stylish Bedside Clock: Turn your device into a retro-style nightstand flip clock for a minimalist, elegant look. - World Clock: Keep track of time across multiple cities, perfect for travelers and those with family abroad. - Timer and Stopwatch: Use the countdown timer for activities like cooking, workouts, or games, and track time precisely with the advanced stopwatch, including lap recording. - Customizable Themes and Dark Mode: Personalize the app’s appearance with colorful themes and enjoy dark mode for night-time use. Download The Clock - Alarm Clock & Timer for FREE today!

Screenshots

Spin Alarm Clock4 screens
The Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spin Alarm Clock at 96% against The Clock's 0%. Spin Alarm Clock also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (716 vs 1). The Clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Spin Alarm Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spin Alarm Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spin Alarm Clock has 716 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of The Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spin Alarm Clock ships an update every 5 weeks, The Clock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Spin Alarm Clock versus The Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpin Alarm ClockThe Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (716 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews95.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings716 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB73 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developerj labsJETKITE YAZILIM SANAYI VE TICARET A.S.

Customer experience

Spin Alarm Clock

All ratings715 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.9%

The Clock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Spin Alarm Clock

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional app crashes
  • Sensitivity issues with spin detection

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

The Clock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spin Alarm Clock

One-time1
  • Super Sleeper$7.99
3 purchases

The Clock

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Access$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Access$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access$27.991 Year

Questions

Is Spin Alarm Clock free?
Spin Alarm Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Clock free?
The Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spin Alarm Clock or The Clock?
Spin Alarm Clock is rated higher. Spin Alarm Clock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 716 ratings, while The Clock averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Spin Alarm Clock or The Clock have ads?
Spin Alarm Clock shows ads; The Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Spin Alarm Clock or The Clock?
Spin Alarm Clock ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Clock monthly. Most recently, Spin Alarm Clock was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Clock on October 2, 2026.

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