# Alarm vs Ticktack Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Alarm at 4.5 against Ticktack Clock's 3.6. Alarm also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (96 vs 5). Ticktack Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alarm sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Ticktack Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alarm holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm has 96 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Alarm's written reviews are positive against 60% of Ticktack Clock's.

Alarm ships an update monthly, Ticktack Clock every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm | Ticktack Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-smart-clock-alarmify/id1606167018/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticktack-clock/id1638574125/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 121 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BVK Technologies pvt ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606167020) | [Yukihiro Morita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320734281) |

## What reviewers say

### Alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-smart-clock-alarmify/id1606167018)

This app offers a robust alarm experience with customizable features to ensure you wake up effectively. It includes loud ringtones, a smart snooze option, and the ability to wake up to news updates. Designed to be battery-friendly, it helps you start your day right without draining your device.

**Highlights:** Loud ringtones, Battery friendly design, Smart snooze option, Power nap timer, Customizable interface, Wake up to news

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Power Alarm Features & Mission | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Alarm Missions | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| All Smart Features & Missions | $2.99 | per month |
| Power Missions | $2.99 | per month |
| 70% OFF Smart Features | $19.99 | per year |
| All Power Features & Missions | $29.99 | per year |


### Ticktack Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticktack-clock/id1638574125)

This app provides a ticking second hand and sound for timing intervals during activities like exercise or stretching. It functions only when the app is open and in the foreground, with a note about potential battery drain. Advertisements are displayed.

**Highlights:** Ticking second hand, Tick-tack sound, Foreground operation, Interval timing, Battery consumption warning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm free?

Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ticktack Clock free?

Ticktack Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alarm or Ticktack Clock?

Alarm is rated higher. Alarm averages 4.5 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Ticktack Clock averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Alarm or Ticktack Clock have ads?

Ticktack Clock shows ads; Alarm does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alarm or Ticktack Clock?

Alarm ships an update monthly, and Ticktack Clock every 10 days. Most recently, Alarm was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ticktack Clock on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*