Comparison

Dring vs Alarm Clock

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

Head to head
About

Dring

Manage your alarms with a calendar view. Easily activate, deactivate, or adjust alarm times for specific dates without affecting your default settings. This app simplifies daily scheduling and ensures you wake up serenely.

Highlights
  • Calendar view for alarms
  • Activate/deactivate alarms by date
  • Modify alarm times for specific dates
  • Multiple ringtones
  • Adaptive interface
  • Adjustable snooze duration
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Simplify your daily life by waking up with Dring. All alarm clocks for the coming month are displayed date by date. The calendar view allows you to activate, deactivate or change the time of alarm clocks on specific dates, without modifying the others. EXAMPLES: • A public holiday → Disable this alarm clock • Sports competition next Sunday → Activate only this Sunday • A business trip next week → Change the time on this date • A week of vacation → Disable all alarm clocks for the week With Dring, gain in ease of use and wake up serenely. HIGLIGHTS: • Several ringtones available • Adaptative interface for right-handed and left-handed people • Modifiable snooze duration IMPORTANT: Dring and its developer cannot be held responsible for the consequences of a missed alarm clock, including in the event of a malfunction of the application. For any questions, write to hello@simoningrand.com

About

Alarm Clock

Set alarms for specific dates and times, not just daily routines. Organize tasks, events, and reminders with custom notes and flexible scheduling options. This app helps you stay ahead of life's demands with an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Set alarms for specific dates and times
  • Organize tasks, events, and reminders
  • Batch scheduling and repeat options
  • Custom notes for each alarm
  • Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • Lightweight and battery-friendly
Features
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Alarm by Date – ▶Smart Alarms for Important Moments◀ Never miss another important moment! With Alarm by Date, you can set alarms based not just on time, but on exact dates — perfect for keeping track of everything from birthdays and deadlines to workouts and study sessions. Whether you’re a busy professional, a student juggling schedules, or just someone who wants to stay more organized, Alarm by Date helps you stay ahead of life’s demands. ■Why You’ll Love It • Set alarms for specific dates and times, not just daily or hourly routines • Organize your tasks, events, appointments, and reminders in one smart dashboard • Use batch scheduling or repeat options to save time • Add custom notes to each alarm to remember why it matters • Intuitive and easy-to-use interface designed for productivity ■Key Features • One-Time Alarms – Ideal for single-use reminders like appointments or exams • Multiple Date Alarms – Great for scheduling events across different dates • Range Alarms – Set alarms that repeat over a specific date range • Alarm Notes – Attach messages or instructions to each alarm for clarity • Notification Customization – Choose how and when you get alerted • Lightweight and Battery-Friendly – Efficient alarm management without draining your device ■Perfect For • Morning wake-up calls with motivational notes • Birthday and anniversary reminders you’ll never miss • Timed study sessions, workout plans, or medication tracking • Daily routines or flexible schedules • Work meetings, project deadlines, or client calls • Anyone needing a better way to manage time and boost productivity ■Privacy First Your data stays on your device. We respect your privacy and don’t collect any unnecessary personal information. With Alarm by Date, you’ll never forget what matters most. Whether personal or professional, this app is your smart assistant for a more organized life — with specific-date alarms, recurring reminders, and intuitive features designed to match your daily rhythm. Need a wake-up alarm, a study planner, or a reminder for that important meeting? Alarm by Date has it all — ▶your personalized, powerful tool to help you stay productive and on time. Contact us: thomasyounglee9@gmail.com We’re always listening to feedback and working on new features to make your experience even better.

Screenshots

Dring4 screens
Alarm Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alarm Clock at none against Dring's 1. Alarm Clock also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months). Dring's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Dring sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Alarm Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alarm Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Dring's written reviews are positive against 100% of Alarm Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dring ships an update every 5 months, Alarm Clock every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Dring versus Alarm Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDringAlarm Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.4 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings219 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon IngrandJIYOUN PARK

Customer experience

Dring

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Alarm Clock

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dring

One-time1
  • Dring PRO$1.99
None

Alarm Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dring free?
Dring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alarm Clock free?
Alarm Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dring or Alarm Clock?
Alarm Clock is rated higher. Dring averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Alarm Clock averages 4.4 from 19 ratings.
Do Dring or Alarm Clock have ads?
Alarm Clock shows ads; Dring does not.
Which is updated more often, Dring or Alarm Clock?
Dring ships an update every 5 months, and Alarm Clock every 8 days. Most recently, Dring was updated on October 13, 2026 and Alarm Clock on October 25, 2026.

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