Comparison

Nuj Alarm Clock vs The Clock

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

Head to head
About

Nuj Alarm Clock

This alarm clock uses financial penalties to motivate users to get out of bed. Set alarms, challenges like scanning barcodes, and a penalty amount. If you fail to complete the challenge by the set time, the penalty is charged, often donated to charity. It features cloud-based cheat detection to prevent bypassing the alarm.

Highlights
  • Financial motivation for waking up
  • Barcode scanning challenges
  • Cloud-based cheat detection
  • Customizable penalties
  • Charitable donation options
  • Prevents turning off the alarm
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Nuj is the FIRST alarm clock that uses money to motivate you to get out of bed! Featured in FastCompany: "There’s nothing quite like a little financially motivated fear to get you moving in the morning" — from "These 5 alarm apps are sure to wake you up" Featured on local NBC and CBS TV stations: "...might be just what you need to finally break the snooze button habit" — from "What the Tech: App of the Day" → How it works: 1. Set an alarm time, and a get up time 2. Add a challenge to prove you got up, e.g. a barcode you have to scan 3. Set a penalty 4. If you don't prove you got up by completing the challenge, e.g. scanning one of the barcodes, by the get up time, you get charged the penalty For example: 1. Set an alarm for 7:00am with a get up time of 7:05am 2. Add the toothpaste and shampoo barcodes 3. Add a $10 penalty 4. Alarm goes off at 7:00am 5. Get up and scan the toothpaste barcode before 7:05am. Or, don't, and lose $10 (goes to charity) → Have you ever turned your phone off to avoid getting up from a different alarm clock app? Nuj is the ONLY alarm clock that includes cheat detection by storing alarms in the cloud! No more cheap tricks! ↓ Wondering if it really works? Just read some of our reviews from ecstatic users! ↓

About

The Clock

This app provides a reliable and user-friendly alarm clock with essential functions. Wake up gently to music, set future alarms, and customize your wake-up experience with features like volume crescendo and dismiss challenges. It also includes a world clock, timer, and stopwatch.

Highlights
  • Set and manage multiple alarms
  • Schedule future alarms
  • Volume crescendo for gentle wake-up
  • Dismiss challenges to prevent accidental deactivation
  • World clock for multiple time zones
  • Countdown timer and stopwatch with lap recording
  • Customizable themes and dark mode
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Wake up gently to your favorite music with The Clock, a reliable and user-friendly alarm clock that combines all the essential functions you need in a single app. Simple. Reliable. Precise. Features: - Easy-to-use: Set, edit, and remove multiple alarms effortlessly. Use it to wake up in the morning or for reminders and daily tasks. - Set Future Alarms: Schedule alarms for specific dates and never miss important events again. - Easy-to-Use Interface: Customize your alarm titles, snooze settings, and recurring alarms with ease. - Volume Crescendo: Gradually increase the alarm volume for a peaceful and gentle wake-up experience. - Works in All Conditions: Alarms work when your screen is off, in silent mode, or with headphones plugged in. Time zone changes are handled automatically. - Perfect for Heavy Sleepers: With loud alarm options and vibration settings, you’ll wake up on time, every time. - Music and Playlist Integration: Wake up to your favorite music or playlist, with full integration of Apple Music and Spotify. - Dismiss Challenges: To prevent accidentally disabling your alarm, set up challenges like solving math problems, scanning QR codes, or shaking your phone. - Nap Alarm: Set a quick nap alarm and wake up in time to continue your day. - Stylish Bedside Clock: Turn your device into a retro-style nightstand flip clock for a minimalist, elegant look. - World Clock: Keep track of time across multiple cities, perfect for travelers and those with family abroad. - Timer and Stopwatch: Use the countdown timer for activities like cooking, workouts, or games, and track time precisely with the advanced stopwatch, including lap recording. - Customizable Themes and Dark Mode: Personalize the app’s appearance with colorful themes and enjoy dark mode for night-time use. Download The Clock - Alarm Clock & Timer for FREE today!

Screenshots

Nuj Alarm Clock4 screens
The Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nuj Alarm Clock at 94% against The Clock's 0%. Nuj Alarm Clock also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). The Clock's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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. The Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Nuj Alarm Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nuj Alarm Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nuj Alarm Clock has 85 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Nuj Alarm Clock's written reviews are positive against 0% of The Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nuj Alarm Clock ships an update every 2 months, The Clock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Nuj Alarm Clock versus The Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNuj Alarm ClockThe Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (85 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews93.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings85 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB73 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSnowble Inc.JETKITE YAZILIM SANAYI VE TICARET A.S.

Customer experience

Nuj Alarm Clock

All ratings85 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive93.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative5.3%

The Clock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Nuj Alarm Clock

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Scanner fails to open despite app being active
  • App freezes during barcode scanning process
  • Alarm setup is confusing and unintuitive
  • Shortcut configuration issues on some devices
  • Deactivation process problematic when deleting app

Requested features

6 requests
  • Puzzle or math problems to ensure mental alertness
  • More charity options for penalty donations
  • Yearly subscription discount pricing
  • Additional physical activity verification methods
  • Customizable alarm sounds beyond shortcuts
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  • Batch alarm creation for recurring schedules

The Clock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Nuj Alarm Clock

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

The Clock

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Access$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Access$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access$27.991 Year

Questions

Is Nuj Alarm Clock free?
Nuj Alarm Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Clock free?
The Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nuj Alarm Clock or The Clock?
Nuj Alarm Clock is rated higher. Nuj Alarm Clock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while The Clock averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Nuj Alarm Clock or The Clock have ads?
Neither Nuj Alarm Clock nor The Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nuj Alarm Clock or The Clock?
Nuj Alarm Clock ships an update every 2 months, and The Clock monthly. Most recently, Nuj Alarm Clock was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Clock on October 2, 2026.

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