Comparison

Awaken vs GetSound

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

Head to head
About

Awaken

This app functions as an alarm clock and sleep timer, allowing users to wake up to their favorite music or built-in sounds. It offers customizable alarm features, a sleep timer with fade-out options, and various clock display styles. A shake-to-toggle flashlight is also included.

Highlights
  • Wake up to music or sounds
  • Multiple alarms
  • Sleep timer with fade-out
  • Customizable clock styles
  • Shake to toggle flashlight
  • Volume and brightness fade-in/out
Features
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Awaken is the alarm clock you'll actually look forward to. Wake up gently, on your terms — to your favorite music, a soothing nature sound, a personalized spoken message, or your own custom haptic rhythm. Then make Awaken your bedside companion with a stunning always-on clock, a sleep timer to drift off to, and smart countdown timers for everything in between. WAKE UP YOUR WAY • Set one-time, repeating, or date-specific alarms in seconds • Wake to any song, album, playlist, or artist from Apple Music and your library • Choose from 37+ built-in sounds across Nature, Classic, Energetic, Fun, and Premium collections • Fade in the volume and screen brightness for a gentle, natural wake-up • Set the alarm volume independently from your phone — and it's restored automatically afterward A PERSONAL TOUCH • Add a custom wake-up message and have Awaken read it aloud • Choose from 12 customizable haptic patterns, from a soft pulse to a relentless buzz • Smart snooze with adjustable duration and snooze limits to keep you on track A CLOCK WORTH WAKING UP TO • 8 beautiful clock styles — Digital, Flip, Segment, Neon Sign, Marquee Bulb, Blueprint, Constellation, and Bloom • 19 themed gradient backgrounds, from Sunrise and Aurora to Synthwave and Cherry Blossom • Show or hide seconds, date, and AM/PM; dim automatically at night • Long-press to customize and swipe through styles and themes live SLEEP TIMER • Drift off to your favorite music with a gentle automatic fadeout • Set any duration and pick a song, album, or playlist — or run it silent SMART TIMERS • Run multiple named timers at once • Live countdown right on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island • Pause, resume, and restart with a tap — even when the app is closed • Have Awaken announce each timer by name when it finishes BUILT FOR iPHONE & iPAD • Dynamic Island and Lock Screen support for timers • Rich, full-screen alarm experience • Designed with accessibility and VoiceOver in mind Whether you want to wake to birdsong, your morning playlist, or a friendly reminder of what today holds, Awaken makes every morning a little brighter.

About

GetSound

Create personalized soundscapes that adapt to your environment, time of day, and weather. Enhance focus, relaxation, or meditation with customizable ambient layers and unique musical journeys.

Highlights
  • Real-time adaptive soundscapes
  • Environmental sound layering
  • Weather synchronization
  • Location-based audio environments
  • Customizable volume and timer
  • Unique, AI-generated music
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*Deep Focus Real-Time Soundscapes* Unleash productivity and minimize distractions by using our deep focus music, background music, and the best music for studying to unlock peak performance with revolutionary tech for a distraction-free workflow. GetSound.Ai offers a captivating journey into personalized soundscapes that synchronize seamlessly with your surroundings, the time of day, and even the weather conditions. Whether you're seeking relaxation or heightened focus, our real-time soundscapes adapt to your preferences. **Enhance with Environmental Layers** Take your experience to the next level by layering in environmental elements. Choose from an assortment of options such as forests, lakes, wind chimes, oceans, rivers, and more. These layers add depth and realism to your soundscape. **Sync with the Weather** Elevate your auditory experience by syncing your soundscape with real-time weather conditions. Whether it's rain, sunshine, or a snowy day, the weather sync feature ensures your audio environment mirrors the world outside. **Versatile Applications** GetSound.Ai is your versatile companion, whether you need to focus, unwind, meditate. Our app crafts a soundscape tailored to your selected location, time of day, and the current weather, enhancing your daily rituals. **Unforgettable Musical Experiences** Each interaction with GetSound.Ai delivers a fresh, one-of-a-kind musical journey. Our algorithm ensures that the soundscapes you encounter are always unique, ensuring an engaging and enriching experience every time. **Explore Diverse Locations** With the ability to choose from a wide array of locations worldwide, you can transport yourself to your desired environment. Whether it's a bustling city or a tranquil natural setting, GetSound.Ai can take you there with a simple click. **Tailor Your Experience** Control every aspect of your soundscape with ease. Adjust the volume of your ambient environment, weather sync, and environmental layers to match your mood. If you prefer your soundscape to gently fade away, set a timer within the app for added convenience. GetSound.Ai is your gateway to a world of auditory wonder, where every sound is a unique masterpiece. **GETSOUND.AI SUBSCRIPTIONS:** The free version of GetSound may limit your experience. Sign-up to GetSound with your email address or socials and start using our Free plan. **You can subscribe to GetSound, choosing from the following plans:** – 1 month – 12 months The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be provided. Subscriptions may be managed by the user. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. For more information: Terms of Use - https://getsound.ai/terms.html Privacy Policy - https://getsound.ai/privacy.html Please share your ideas at: https://feedback.getsound.ai

Screenshots

Awaken4 screens
GetSound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GetSound at Free against Awaken's $2.99. GetSound also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). Awaken's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (21 vs 6). On review sentiment, ads 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

GetSound is free to download; Awaken costs $2.99 up front. GetSound sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month. Awaken asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GetSound holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Awaken's written reviews are positive against 50% of GetSound's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Awaken ships an update every 5 weeks, GetSound every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Awaken versus GetSound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAwakenGetSound
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating2.9 (21 ratings)4.2 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.5% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB194 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmbraceware Software IncGetSound, LLC

Customer experience

Awaken

All ratings21 ratings
Positive38.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative47.6%
Written reviews198 reviews
Positive46.5%
Neutral13.1%
Negative40.4%

GetSound

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Awaken

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

GetSound

Subscriptions4
  • Personal Monthly$12.001 Month
  • Small Business Monthly$39.991 Month
  • Personal Yearly$107.991 Year
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  • Small Business Yearly$349.001 Year

Questions

Is Awaken free?
Awaken costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GetSound free?
GetSound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Awaken or GetSound?
GetSound is rated higher. Awaken averages 2.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while GetSound averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Awaken or GetSound have ads?
Neither Awaken nor GetSound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Awaken or GetSound?
Awaken ships an update every 5 weeks, and GetSound every 10 days. Most recently, Awaken was updated on October 29, 2026 and GetSound on October 3, 2026.

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