AlarmBud vs Intelligent Controller
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
Intelligent Controller
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The currently supported devices are: A: Bluetooth timer switch The Bluetooth timer switch device can be timed and controlled through the APP. This product has automatic timing function, power-off memory function, fire and flame retardant function, multiple sets of intelligent time settings, can be backed up and batch timed for cyclic use. B: Bluetooth dimmer Dimming operation can be performed on Bluetooth dimmer devices through the app. The brightness of the device can be adjusted by sliding the brightness bar left and right, with a brightness range of 0% to 100%. Supports multiple dimmer devices to dim simultaneously, and can also set the dimmer frequency. C: Timed dimming power supply Manually dimming and timed dimming of Bluetooth dimming power supply through the APP. Support batch management of multiple devices. More controllable products, coming soon...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Intelligent Controller at Free against AlarmBud's $0.99. Intelligent Controller also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 23 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). AlarmBud's advantage is chart position (#133 vs unranked). On 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
Intelligent Controller is free to download; AlarmBud costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AlarmBud ships an update every 23 months, Intelligent Controller every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AlarmBud | Intelligent Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.1 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #133 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefan Brechter | 德伟 徐 |
In-app purchases
AlarmBud
No in-app purchases
Intelligent Controller
No in-app purchases
Questions
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