# Math Alarm Clock by Mathy vs MathWake

The clearest difference is rating: Math Alarm Clock by Mathy at 4.4 against MathWake's 3.3. Math Alarm Clock by Mathy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). MathWake's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 74%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Math Alarm Clock by Mathy sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and MathWake sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Alarm Clock by Mathy has 111 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Math Alarm Clock by Mathy's written reviews are positive against 100% of MathWake's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Math Alarm Clock by Mathy ships an update every 8 days, MathWake every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Math Alarm Clock by Mathy | MathWake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-alarm-clock-by-mathy/id1419685308/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathwake-math-alarm-clock/id6757623457/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Infinite Wave Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495187294) | [kota tada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658942612) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (12)**

| 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 |
| Progressive | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rain On Metal | $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


### MathWake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathwake-math-alarm-clock/id6757623457)

This alarm app requires users to solve math problems to turn it off. It offers adjustable difficulty levels and problem counts to ensure you wake up. Designed for reliability, it aims to prevent the common issue of alarms failing to sound.

**Highlights:** Solve math problems to dismiss alarm, Adjustable difficulty levels, Selectable problem count, Daily repeat settings, 5-minute snooze option, Volume control

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free for 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Ad-free for 1 year | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Math Alarm Clock by Mathy free?

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

### Is MathWake free?

MathWake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Math Alarm Clock by Mathy is rated higher. Math Alarm Clock by Mathy averages 4.4 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while MathWake averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

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

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

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

Math Alarm Clock by Mathy ships an update every 8 days, and MathWake every 6 weeks. Most recently, Math Alarm Clock by Mathy was updated on October 22, 2026 and MathWake on October 26, 2026.

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