Comparison

AlarmBud vs Harmoney

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Headphone-only alarms
  • Up to 24-hour timer
  • Alarm sound library
  • White noise option
  • Background functionality
  • Dark display mode
Features
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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

About

Harmoney

This app helps co-parents track and split shared expenses for children, offering a neutral platform to log costs, agree on splits, and view balances. Features include receipt scanning, customizable splits, and expense approval to prevent disputes.

Highlights
  • AI receipt scanning
  • Customizable expense splits
  • Live net balance tracking
  • Expense approval system
  • Transaction history export
  • Timestamped logs
Features
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Harmoney is a free shared expense and child support tracker built specifically for co-parents. Track child support payments, organize shared expenses, keep proof of every transaction, and always know who owes what -> all in one simple, neutral place. Whether you’re managing medical bills, school expenses, sports, clothing, or monthly child support, Harmoney helps both parents stay organized with a shared record everyone can trust. Coparenting isn’t always easy. Keeping track of money shouldn’t make it harder. WHY PARENTS CHOOSE HARMONEY * Track child support with confidence: Record payments against your child support schedule and keep proof of every payment in one place. No digging through bank statements, texts, or emails. * Keep shared expenses organized: Medical bills, school fees, extracurricular activities, clothing, and everyday expenses all stay together in one shared record designed specifically for co-parenting. * Always know who owes what: A live shared balance automatically keeps track of reimbursements and payments, so both parents are always looking at the same numbers. * Snap receipts in seconds: Just take a photo of a receipt. Harmoney’s AI fills in the amount, merchant, and date automatically, making it quick to log new expenses. * Split expenses your way: Set your usual split (50/50, 60/40, or any arrangement that works for your family), then adjust individual expenses whenever needed. * Approve expenses together: Choose whether expenses require approval before they’re added to the shared balance, helping prevent misunderstandings before they become disagreements. * Keep a complete history: Every expense, payment, approval, and update is securely timestamped, giving you a reliable record whenever you need it. * Export your records: Download your complete history as a PDF or CSV whenever you need documentation for taxes, legal matters, or your own records. * Share with your attorney or mediator: Invite a lawyer, mediator, or other trusted observer to securely view your records whenever you need a clear, neutral picture of your shared expenses and child support history. GET STARTED FOR FREE Getting started takes just a few minutes. Create your free account, invite your co-parent, and start tracking expenses and child support together. Most families can use Harmoney at no cost. Privacy Policy: https://www.harmoney.one/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.harmoney.one/terms-of-service

Screenshots

AlarmBud3 screens
Harmoney4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Harmoney at Free against AlarmBud's $0.99. Harmoney also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 23 months). AlarmBud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). On ads, 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

Harmoney is free to download; AlarmBud costs $0.99 up front. Harmoney sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. AlarmBud asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Harmoney holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AlarmBud has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AlarmBud ships an update every 23 months, Harmoney every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AlarmBud versus Harmoney: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlarmBudHarmoney
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.1 (20 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan BrechterHarmoney LLC

Customer experience

AlarmBud

All ratings20 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative45.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative43.8%

Harmoney

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AlarmBud

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Harmoney

Subscriptions2
  • Harmoney Premium$4.001 Month
  • Harmoney Premium$40.001 Year

Questions

Is AlarmBud free?
AlarmBud costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Harmoney free?
Harmoney is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AlarmBud or Harmoney?
Harmoney is rated higher. AlarmBud averages 3.1 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Harmoney averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AlarmBud or Harmoney have ads?
Neither AlarmBud nor Harmoney shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AlarmBud or Harmoney?
AlarmBud ships an update every 23 months, and Harmoney every 9 days. Most recently, AlarmBud was updated on October 25, 2026 and Harmoney on October 24, 2026.

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