# Alarm Clock' vs Clock

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock' | Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id406141511/reviews)** | [4.4 (477 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-wake-up-gently/id6636471837/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 477 |
| Positive reviews | **64.1% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 259 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [NeonApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705665918) |

## 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


### Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-wake-up-gently/id6636471837)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Offer Access | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*