# Alarm Clock' vs Group Text

Alarm Clock' and Group Text both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Alarm Clock''s written reviews are positive against 0% of Group Text's. Alarm Clock' also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (36K vs 17). Group Text's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alarm Clock' sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Group Text sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Alarm Clock' against 4.5 for Group Text. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock' has 36K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Alarm Clock''s written reviews are positive against 0% of Group Text's.

Alarm Clock' ships an update every 3 weeks, Group Text every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock' | Group Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id406141511/reviews)** | [4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text/id1660941704/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **64.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 259 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [CViQ Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795791773) |

## What reviewers say

### Alarm Clock'

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id406141511)

Wake up with customizable alarms, music, and sounds. Personalize your nightstand display and use the sleep timer to drift off to your favorite tunes. Features include a flashlight and local weather.

**Highlights:** Unlimited alarms with music or sounds, Customizable nightstand display colors, Large snooze buttons, Sleep timer, Local weather information, Instant flashlight

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly Promo | $17.49 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to full version | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best alarm app ever
- 👍 Customizable alarms and music
- 🔒 Reliable and consistent
- 💡 Useful features like flashlight

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm not going off
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 📢 Intrusive and bright ads
- 🔒 Unreliable alarm function

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm freezing or crashing
- Clock display disappearing
- Snooze button not working
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- More alarm sound options
- Ability to upload own music
- Persistent clock display at night
- Exclude from Screen Time


### Group Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text/id1660941704)

Easily send personalized mass messages to multiple contacts by creating and managing custom groups. Save time by utilizing pre-written text templates for quick and efficient communication.

**Highlights:** Create and manage multiple contact groups, Save text templates for quick sending, Send mass messages to multiple contacts, Protect user privacy, User-friendly interface

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Group Text Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock' free?

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

### Is Group Text free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alarm Clock' or Group Text?

Alarm Clock' is rated higher. Alarm Clock' averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Group Text averages 4.5 from 17 ratings.

### Do Alarm Clock' or Group Text have ads?

Alarm Clock' shows ads; Group Text does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alarm Clock' or Group Text?

Alarm Clock' ships an update every 3 weeks, and Group Text every 12 months. Most recently, Alarm Clock' was updated on November 4, 2026 and Group Text 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.*