Shabbat Alarm Clock vs Scentify
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shabbat Alarm Clock
Schedule alarms to wake up for services and avoid missing shul. Customize ringtones with your own recordings or select from various sounds. Test notifications to ensure proper setup.
- Schedule alarms for Shabbat and Yom Tov
- Record custom ringtones
- Choose from various sound options
- Test notification functionality
- Repeat alarms (paid feature)
- Ad removal (paid feature)
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Wake up on time for minyan! The Shabbat Alarm Clock makes it easy to schedule alarms so you don't miss shul! Record your own ringtone or choose from a variety of sounds with varying lengths! Simply tap the Test Notification button to make sure your device is ready to go! No more guessing if it's set up correctly! Paid Features: -Repeat Alarms -Remove Ads Feedback is welcome! Let me know how to improve by sending an email to DanielGerberApps@Gmail.com
Scentify
This app allows you to remotely manage your scent diffuser. Control on/off functions, set precise timing and intensity levels for each scent, and manage multiple devices from one interface.
- On/off device control
- Full timing and intensity control
- Manage multiple devices
- Modify device name
- Amend device password
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The Scentify app is designed to control the diffuser, enabling you to enjoy incredible scent experiences with a few simple swipes. App Function: - On/off device control - Full timing & intensity control of each device down to the exact minute/day/scent intensity - Easily view and control all of your devices - Ability to modify device name - Ability to amend device password
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Shabbat Alarm Clock at 4.8 against Scentify's 2.9. Shabbat Alarm Clock also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 47%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Scentify's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Shabbat Alarm Clock sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Scentify asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shabbat Alarm Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shabbat Alarm Clock has 392 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Shabbat Alarm Clock's written reviews are positive against 47% of Scentify's.
Shabbat Alarm Clock ships an update every 3 days, Scentify every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shabbat Alarm Clock | Scentify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (392 ratings) — better | 2.9 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews — better | 47.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 392 — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Gerber | Scentify Llc |
Customer experience
Shabbat Alarm Clock
Scentify
Bugs and requests
Shabbat Alarm Clock
Reported bugs
2 issues- Alarms ringing without any set
- App not working at all for some users
Requested features
4 requests- Recurring/weekly alarm scheduling
- Ability to bypass silent mode
- More alarm sound options
- Improved visual design
Scentify
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shabbat Alarm Clock
- Support the Developer$0.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
- Enable Repeating Alarms$2.99
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- Remove Ads + Repeating Alarms$4.99
Scentify
No in-app purchases
Questions
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