# Alarm Clock' vs Simple_Clock

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Alarm Clock' at 36K against Simple_Clock's 147. Simple_Clock's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Simple_Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.7 for Simple_Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock' has 36K ratings behind it against 147, 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 71% of Simple_Clock's.

Alarm Clock' ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple_Clock weekly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock' | Simple_Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id406141511/reviews) | **[4.7 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-clock/id6477709832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 147 |
| Positive reviews | 64.1% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 259 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Seung-Un Ham](https://appshunter.io/developer/447543367) |

## 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


### Simple_Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-clock/id6477709832)

A minimalist analog clock designed with a classic Apple iPad aesthetic. It offers the unique ability to integrate calendar events and reminders as clock hands for enhanced time management.

**Highlights:** Classic Apple iPad style analog clock, Optional calendar integration as clock needles, Optional reminders integration as clock needles, Minimalist design

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads (Lifetime) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock' free?

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

### Is Simple_Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alarm Clock' or Simple_Clock?

Simple_Clock is rated higher. Alarm Clock' averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Simple_Clock averages 4.7 from 147 ratings.

### Do Alarm Clock' or Simple_Clock have ads?

Both Alarm Clock' and Simple_Clock show ads.

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

Alarm Clock' ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple_Clock weekly. Most recently, Alarm Clock' was updated on November 4, 2026 and Simple_Clock on November 4, 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.*