Comparison

Shabbat Alarm Clock vs Chabat Clock

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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

About

Chabat Clock

This utility app provides a simple and reliable way to set alarms for Shabbat. It features short, non-looping alert tones and allows for pre-Shabbat setup, ensuring you wake up peacefully without needing an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Short, non-looping alert tones
  • Pre-Shabbat alarm scheduling
  • 100% offline functionality
  • Simple and intuitive design
  • Optimized for Shabbat use
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Chabat Clock - Wake Up Peacefully on Shabbat Chabat Clock was created to help you wake up on Shabbat with simplicity and reliability. Featuring short, non-looping tones under 30 seconds, it allows you to set all your alarms before candle lighting and trust them with total peace of mind. Main Features: - Optimized Ringtones: Short alerts (less than 30s) designed for Shabbat use. - Pre-Shabbat Setup: Schedule your entire Shabbat routine in advance. - Simple & Clean: An intuitive design that focuses on what matters. - 100% Offline: Works perfectly without internet (airplane mode recommended). Pre-Shabbat Checklist: - Enable Airplane Mode. - Turn off Wi-Fi and Cellular Data. - Set the Volume to an appropriate level. - Switch off Silent/Vibrate mode and Do not Disturb / Focus Mode. Wake up on time - calmly and simply, in the spirit of Shabbat.

Screenshots

Shabbat Alarm Clock4 screens
Chabat Clock2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chabat Clock at none against Shabbat Alarm Clock's 4. Chabat Clock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Shabbat Alarm Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (473 vs 24). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shabbat Alarm Clock sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Chabat Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chabat Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shabbat Alarm Clock has 473 ratings behind it against 24, 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 100% of Chabat Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shabbat Alarm Clock ships an update every 4 days, Chabat Clock every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Shabbat Alarm Clock versus Chabat Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShabbat Alarm ClockChabat Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (473 ratings)5.0 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings473 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel GerberGabriel Elbaz

Customer experience

Shabbat Alarm Clock

All ratings468 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive90.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative8.1%

Chabat Clock

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Chabat Clock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Shabbat Alarm Clock

One-time4
  • Support the Developer$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Enable Repeating Alarms$2.99
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  • Remove Ads + Repeating Alarms$4.99
None

Chabat Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shabbat Alarm Clock free?
Shabbat Alarm Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chabat Clock free?
Chabat Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shabbat Alarm Clock or Chabat Clock?
Chabat Clock is rated higher. Shabbat Alarm Clock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 473 ratings, while Chabat Clock averages 5.0 from 24 ratings.
Do Shabbat Alarm Clock or Chabat Clock have ads?
Shabbat Alarm Clock shows ads; Chabat Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Shabbat Alarm Clock or Chabat Clock?
Shabbat Alarm Clock ships an update every 4 days, and Chabat Clock every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shabbat Alarm Clock was updated on November 3, 2026 and Chabat Clock on November 4, 2026.

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