# Light Alarm vs Clock Widget Creator

The clearest difference is price: Clock Widget Creator at Free against Light Alarm's $6.99. Clock Widget Creator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). Light Alarm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (69 vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Clock Widget Creator is free to download; Light Alarm costs $6.99 up front. Clock Widget Creator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Light Alarm asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clock Widget Creator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Alarm has 69 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Light Alarm ships an update every 2 months, Clock Widget Creator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Alarm | Clock Widget Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-alarm/id346542660/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-widget-creator/id6751095006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **69** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seligman Ventures Global Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347937745) | [Remi Herbiet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493980634) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-alarm/id346542660)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Wake up gently and refreshed with a gradually brightening light and customizable nature sounds. This app offers a user-friendly interface with adjustable alarm buildup times, vibration, and snooze options. Personalize your clock display and save money compared to physical sunrise alarm clocks.

**Highlights:** Gradually brightening light, Customizable nature sound alarms, Adjustable buildup times, Snooze function, Personalizable clock display, Screen dimmer for night use, Flashlight feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌅 Gentle gradual light wake-up experience
- 🐦 Natural and authentic bird sounds
- 😴 Reduces adrenaline-based jarring alarms
- 💰 Affordable compared to physical light alarms
- 🎵 Multiple nature sound options available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Significant battery drain overnight
- 💡 Display too bright at night for sleeping
- 🔒 App must stay open/unlocked for alarm to work
- 🐛 Requires manual reset each night
- ⚠️ Light not bright enough for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 8 and later versions
- Alarm fails to trigger or goes off at wrong time
- Light alarm doesn't work when phone is face-down
- Modal rating dialog blocks snooze functionality
- Brightness resets to 50% when exiting settings

**Requested features**

- Dark mode or black background for night display
- Ability to turn off night-time display completely
- Recurring alarm scheduling (daily, weekdays, weekends)
- Larger snooze button to prevent accidental dismissal
- Option to disable sound alarm entirely


### Clock Widget Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-widget-creator/id6751095006)

Design and personalize modern clock widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Choose from various styles like analog, digital, LCD, and flip clocks, and customize colors, time formats, and time zones. Enjoy a clutter-free experience with no ads.

**Highlights:** Design custom clock widgets, Modern clock face collection, Customize colors and time format, Set preferred time zone, Home Screen and Lock Screen support, Pro features unlock full library and sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Clock Widget Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Clock Widget Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light Alarm free?

Light Alarm costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Clock Widget Creator free?

Clock Widget Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Light Alarm or Clock Widget Creator?

Clock Widget Creator is rated higher. Light Alarm averages 4.1 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Clock Widget Creator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Light Alarm or Clock Widget Creator have ads?

Neither Light Alarm nor Clock Widget Creator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light Alarm or Clock Widget Creator?

Light Alarm ships an update every 2 months, and Clock Widget Creator monthly. Most recently, Light Alarm was updated on October 14, 2026 and Clock Widget Creator on October 7, 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.*