Shake Awake Lite vs The Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shake Awake Lite
This alarm clock requires you to physically shake your device to turn it off, ensuring you wake up fully. It offers customizable shake durations, a variety of alarm sounds, and a nightstand mode with adjustable brightness.
- Shake to turn off alarm
- Adjustable shake duration
- Customizable alarm sounds
- Nightstand mode with auto-dim
- Strobe flash feature
- Customizable clock colors
- Multiple alarms
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- Do you have trouble waking up in the morning? - As seen on TV! Then you need Shake Awake FREE! The alarm clock you need to shake to turn off! A regular alarm will just wake up your brain, let Shake Awake Free wake up your whole body! Works just like the built in alarm clock app except you set your shake time from 5 seconds to one minute! Comes with built in rings or choose music from your itunes library! also works as a night stand alarm clock, Shake Awake Free will display the time all night (or you can put it in dim mode). READ ME Remember you must leave the Shake Awake app running when you go to sleep or it won't go off in the morning. IMPORTANT FEATURES: — 24 or 12 hour time format — 40+ Alarms to choose from — Or choose a song from Itunes — Auto Lock Disable function — Adjustable Snooze Time — NEW - Stobe flash feature — Turn the clock any color you choose from our custom built color picker — Auto Dim mode for clock screen while you sleep — Clock displays in vertical and horizontal modes — Tap the screen in clock mode to see next alarm — Set as many alarms as you want — Display date on/off Instructions To change settings for Shake Awake, click the "i" in the bottom corner of the clock screen and on the "set alarm" screen click settings in the bottom left corner of the screen. READ ME Remember you must leave the Shake Awake app running when you go to sleep or it won't go off in the morning. IMPORTANT If you set Shake to "never" then you will just need to give the phone a quick shake to shut it off. Also after you download it please click BrennanMoyMedia above to check out all of our other great apps.
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.
- 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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Shake Awake Lite at 4.6 against The Clock's 3.0. Shake Awake Lite also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 1) and review sentiment (12% vs 0%). The Clock's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Shake Awake Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Shake Awake Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shake Awake Lite has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Shake Awake Lite's written reviews are positive against 0% of The Clock's.
Shake Awake Lite ships an update every 2 months, The Clock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shake Awake Lite | The Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (17 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 12.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Ritz Acme Ltd Liability Company | JETKITE YAZILIM SANAYI VE TICARET A.S. |
Customer experience
Shake Awake Lite
The Clock
In-app purchases
Shake Awake Lite
- Pro version! No ads, Snooze, and music alarms$0.99
The Clock
- Weekly Premium Access$9.997 Days
- Monthly Premium Access$14.991 Month
- Yearly Premium Access$27.991 Year









