Comparison

NormalClock vs Wake Up Alarm

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

Head to head
About

NormalClock

This utility app functions as a basic clock with alarm features. It allows customization of alarm sounds using iPod library tunes and includes a screen burn-in prevention mechanism by slightly shifting the clock's position.

Highlights
  • Customizable alarm sounds
  • iPod library integration for alarm tunes
  • Screen burn-in prevention
  • Alarm on/off functionality
  • Alarm time setting
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It is a normal clock. There is a shadow on the clock hand. Alarm on/off pushes the icon. The alarm time setting begins the drug from the clock center. Alarm stop pushes the icon. Please push the power supply button after pushing the home button when you erase the screen after the alarm is set. The alarm sound can be set according to an arbitrary number of seconds for an arbitrary iPod library tune. ( The correspondence music file is only AAC(.m4a) and MP3 of 44.1k and stereo file. AAC file is quick.alarm sound is 60 sec. ) Please do not erase the application with the alarm set. The alarm is not stopped. It is by design that the clock position has moved slightly to prevent screen burn-in. However, please note that this does not completely prevent burn-in.

About

Wake Up Alarm

This alarm clock requires physical movement to deactivate, preventing snoozing. It features a 'Sleep Mode' to ensure alarms sound loudly, even with notifications off. Offers two modes for daily wake-ups or naps.

Highlights
  • Requires physical movement to stop alarm
  • Sleep Mode for guaranteed alarm
  • Alarm Mode for daily wake-ups
  • Timer Mode for naps
  • Push notification support
  • Time Sensitive notifications
Features
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The ultimate alarm clock that physically forbids "just 5 more minutes!" This app was developed for those who find themselves oversleeping or hitting snooze repeatedly. This is a "must-move-to-stop" alarm. ■ Strong Points 1. Exercise is Required to Stop Once the alarm goes off, the loud sound will not stop until you perform a set amount of physical movement (shaking or moving the phone). Your brain and body will be forced to wake up while you move, breaking the cycle of oversleeping. 2. New Feature: Sleep Mode (Pseudo-Sleep) Eliminate the risk of the alarm not going off due to missed notifications. By activating the dedicated Sleep Mode, the app stays in the foreground while keeping the screen dark until morning. It ensures the alarm wakes you up with maximum volume. 3. Two Modes for Different Situations - Alarm Mode: For your daily morning wake-up. - Timer Mode: To prevent oversleeping during power naps or short rests. ■ Critical Settings for Guaranteed Results To ensure this app wakes you up every time, we strongly recommend the following: - Allow Push Notifications Be sure to select "Allow" when the popup appears during installation. If you declined, please turn it ON via Settings > [App Name] > Notifications. - Turn Off Silent Mode and Set Volume to Max Flip the physical silent switch to OFF and set your device volume to maximum before going to sleep. - Use the "Sleep Mode" Button Tap the "Sleep Mode" button within the app before bed. It supports "Time Sensitive" notifications to bypass Focus modes, ensuring the alarm sounds loud and clear in the morning without being disturbed by nightly notifications. ■ Recommended For - People who struggle with repeated oversleeping. - Heavy sleepers who cannot afford to be late for work or school. - Those who nap during the day and end up sleeping too long. - Anyone who cannot wake up with standard alarm sounds. ■ Warning This app's alarm is extremely persistent and will continue to ring at a high volume. It is not for those who want a "gentle" wake-up. Please install only if you are determined to wake up no matter what. Install only if you are serious about waking up.

Screenshots

NormalClock3 screens
Wake Up Alarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NormalClock at 50% against Wake Up Alarm's 0%. NormalClock also leads on ads (none vs shown). Wake Up Alarm's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (2.3 vs 1.0). On in-app purchases 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

Wake Up Alarm is free to download; NormalClock costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wake Up Alarm holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of NormalClock's written reviews are positive against 0% of Wake Up Alarm's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NormalClock ships an update every 10 months, Wake Up Alarm monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
NormalClock versus Wake Up Alarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNormalClockWake Up Alarm
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)2.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerr2r660ccNaoki Oguchi

Customer experience

NormalClock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Wake Up Alarm

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

NormalClock

No in-app purchases

None

Wake Up Alarm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NormalClock free?
NormalClock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wake Up Alarm free?
Wake Up Alarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NormalClock or Wake Up Alarm?
Wake Up Alarm is rated higher. NormalClock averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Wake Up Alarm averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.
Do NormalClock or Wake Up Alarm have ads?
Wake Up Alarm shows ads; NormalClock does not.
Which is updated more often, NormalClock or Wake Up Alarm?
NormalClock ships an update every 10 months, and Wake Up Alarm monthly. Most recently, NormalClock was updated on June 7, 2026 and Wake Up Alarm on June 10, 2026.

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