# Alarm Clock' vs AlwaysOn Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Alarm Clock' at 4.6 against AlwaysOn Clock's 4.0. Alarm Clock' also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (36K vs 1). AlwaysOn Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alarm Clock' sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. AlwaysOn Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alarm Clock' holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock' has 36K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Alarm Clock' ships an update every 3 weeks, AlwaysOn Clock every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock' | AlwaysOn Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id406141511/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alwayson-clock/id6744944707/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 259 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Aly Youssef](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808124222) |

## What reviewers say

### Alarm Clock'

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

Wake up with customizable alarms, music, and sounds. Features include a sleep timer, adjustable nightstand display, and an instant flashlight. Enjoy a premium ad-free experience with a subscription.

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

**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


### AlwaysOn Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alwayson-clock/id6744944707)

This utility app displays a customizable clock on your screen, offering curated colors, various font styles, and high contrast modes for optimal visibility. It supports both portrait and landscape orientations with a clean, distraction-free interface.

**Highlights:** Curated color options, Multiple font styles, High contrast modes, Portrait and landscape support, Distraction-free interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock' free?

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

### Is AlwaysOn Clock free?

AlwaysOn Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Alarm Clock' is rated higher. Alarm Clock' averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while AlwaysOn Clock averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Alarm Clock' shows ads; AlwaysOn Clock does not.

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

Alarm Clock' ships an update every 3 weeks, and AlwaysOn Clock every 4 months. Most recently, Alarm Clock' was updated on November 12, 2026 and AlwaysOn Clock on October 30, 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.*