Comparison

Alarm Clock' vs Clock

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

Head to head
About

Alarm Clock'

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
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Wake up your way, every day! Set unlimited alarms, choose for Music or Alarm Sounds, and set up your Snooze preferences. Customize your Nightstand by adjusting it to the color you’d like for your clock display. Use the Sleep Timer to fall asleep to your favorite music playlist. Free in Alarm Clock • Unlimited Alarms: Apple Music or Alarm Sounds • Customize Nightstand display colors • BIG Snooze Buttons • Sleep Timer • Local Weather Information • Instant Flashlight - shake the device • Full watchOS 2 support • Screen Saver - for devices with OLED display Enjoy Alarm Clock Ad-Free! Go Premium with the yearly subscription and enjoy an ad-free experience. • 3-Day Free Trial • Ad-Free • All Themes • Premium Customer Support The subscription is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription is for a period of one year and automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Terms & Conditions: https://impalastudios.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://impalastudios.com/privacy >> Have any questions? Please check out if the answers are available in the Frequently Asked Questions in the app Settings. Have suggestions or are unable to find the answers to your questions? Our support team is ready and happy to help at support@impalastudios.com! ENJOY…THE TIME IS RIGHT!

About

Clock

This app offers a gentle wake-up experience with customizable alarms that gradually increase volume or brightness. It also includes world clock functionality and detailed snooze controls for a peaceful start to your day.

Highlights
  • Gentle wake-up with fade effects
  • Customizable alarms with repeat options
  • World clock with globe feature
  • Adjustable snooze duration
  • Customizable alarm tones
  • Multiple language support
Features
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Alarm Clock combines all the functionality you need into one simple, beautiful package for iPhone and iPad. • Alarm Set alarms for specific dates, with options to repeat them and skip days if needed. The Snooze feature allows you to create a similar effect to setting multiple alarms. • World Clock Track time around the world with World Clock. Check the current time in various cities and quickly locate any city using the globe feature. • Fade Effects Wake up gently with our Fade Effects feature, which gradually increases alarm volume or brightness for a peaceful start to your day. • Snooze Control Keep sleeping a little longer with a single press of the big Snooze button. Customise your alarm tone (select any ringtone or sound), adjust the snooze duration, and fine-tune many other settings. Alarm Clock Free features: • Fastest setup method • Gentle alarm with increasing volume • Set a label for each alarm • Repeat alarms weekly on selected days • Customise snooze duration • Available in multiple languages • Alarm notifications & screen • Free alarm clock app Free download your simple and beautiful alarm clock for iPhone and iPad. Subscription Details: - - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable For Further Information: Privacy Policy = https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/view/id6636471837 Terms of Use = https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/terms/id6636471837 EULA = https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/eula/id6636471837

Screenshots

Alarm Clock'4 screens
Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Alarm Clock' at 36K against Clock's 477. Clock's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Alarm Clock' sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Clock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Alarm Clock' against 4.4 for Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock' has 36K ratings behind it against 477, 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 63% of Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Alarm Clock' versus Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlarm Clock'Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (36K ratings) — better4.4 (477 ratings)
Positive reviews64.1% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings36K — better477
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size259 MB92 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperImpala StudiosNeonApps

Customer experience

Alarm Clock'

All ratings35,840 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews1,579 reviews
Positive64.1%
Neutral12.5%
Negative23.4%

Clock

All ratings418 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral1.2%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative35.4%

Bugs and requests

Alarm Clock'

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Clock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Alarm Clock'

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly Promo$17.491 Year
  • Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to full version$34.99
4 purchases

Clock

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly Premium Offer Access1 Year trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Alarm Clock' free?
Alarm Clock' is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clock free?
Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alarm Clock' or Clock?
Alarm Clock' is rated higher. Alarm Clock' averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Clock averages 4.4 from 477 ratings.
Do Alarm Clock' or Clock have ads?
Both Alarm Clock' and Clock show ads.
Which is updated more often, Alarm Clock' or Clock?
Alarm Clock' ships an update every 3 weeks, and Clock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Alarm Clock' was updated on November 5, 2026 and Clock on November 5, 2026.

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