AlarmBud vs atvTools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AlarmBud
This utility app allows you to set timers and alarms that play only through your headphones or internal speakers, ensuring no disturbance to others. It's perfect for use in quiet public spaces like libraries or offices, and even works when your device is in Do Not Disturb mode.
- Headphone-only alarms
- Up to 24-hour timer
- Alarm sound library
- White noise option
- Background functionality
- Dark display mode
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AlarmBud lets you to run a timer in any place without the sound disturbing others. Connects to wired headphones, bluetooth, or your device's internal speakers. With AlarmBud, you'll never have to worry about your device ringing out loud while napping or timing your work in a public place. The alarm will play even when your device is in Do Not Disturb mode. Make sure the volume is at a level that you will hear. Includes: - Up to 24-hour timer - Alarm sound library - White noise option - Background functionality - Dark, energy-saver display Great for the: - Library - Office - Airport - Plane - Bus - Gym
atvTools
Control your Android TV devices remotely from your iOS device. Install apps, manage existing ones, transfer files, and even use your phone as a remote. Offers advanced features like shell commands and system monitoring.
- Install apps remotely
- Manage TV apps (open, uninstall, disable)
- File transfer from phone to TV
- Remote control and mouse mode
- Run shell commands
- System monitoring (CPU, RAM, storage)
- Screenshot and screen recording
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App developed to control your TV devices from your iOS devices. You need to have enabled USB/Network debugging on your Android device to get it work Depending on the device, some functions may not be available. Also it is not tested App allows: - Install (sideload) apps from your iOS device to your TV devices - Control your TV apps (include opening, uninstalling, disabling/enabling and downloading APK) - Control apps permissions (grant/revoke) - Build-in File Manager - Make screenshot or screenrecord (you can't capture any video content due to OS restrictions) - Send files from your phone to TV - Control your device using remote control and mouse mode in the app - Open channels on your iOS device (only Android TV 8+) - Paste text from your phone - Run Shell commands - Clear all apps cache using one button - Reboot and power TV device - See usage of CPU, RAM, network and storage - See running apps and force-stop them if needed
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: atvTools at 4.8 against AlarmBud's 3.1. atvTools also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 23 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
AlarmBud costs $0.99 and atvTools $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
atvTools holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: atvTools has 168 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of AlarmBud's written reviews are positive against 69% of atvTools's.
AlarmBud ships an update every 23 months, atvTools every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AlarmBud | atvTools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.1 (20 ratings) | 4.8 (168 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 69.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 | 168 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #170 | #17 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefan Brechter | Oleksandr Hamlii |
Customer experience
AlarmBud
atvTools
In-app purchases
AlarmBud
No in-app purchases
atvTools
No in-app purchases
