# Alarm Clock' vs Compass++

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alarm Clock' at 64% against Compass++'s 13%. Alarm Clock' also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (36K vs 464). Compass++'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Compass++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alarm Clock' holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock' has 36K ratings behind it against 464, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Alarm Clock''s written reviews are positive against 13% of Compass++'s.

Alarm Clock' ships an update fortnightly, Compass++ monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock' | Compass++ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id406141511/reviews)** | [3.6 (464 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-plus-plus/id926142838/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 464 |
| Positive reviews | **64.1% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 262 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [KleinCodes, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/717279048) |

## 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


### Compass++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-plus-plus/id926142838)

This utility app provides essential tools for explorers, including a compass, altitude display, ruler, and an integrated map. Its beautiful design makes it suitable for both novice and experienced users.

**Highlights:** Compass, Altitude display, Ruler, Integrated map, Beautifully designed interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Map feature is okay
- 👍 Shows altitude and other features
- 👍 Great compass application

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass does not work
- 🐛 Altitude is inaccurate
- 🐛 Compass needle doesn't turn
- 🐛 Compass needle points randomly
- 🐛 App shows user is always going north

**Reported bugs**

- Compass does not work
- Compass needle doesn't turn
- Altitude is wrong
- App shows user is always going north
- Compass is not pointing north

**Requested features**

- Instructions on how to set up/calibrate
- Map shows all roads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock' free?

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

### Is Compass++ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alarm Clock' or Compass++?

Alarm Clock' is rated higher. Alarm Clock' averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Compass++ averages 3.6 from 464 ratings.

### Do Alarm Clock' or Compass++ have ads?

Alarm Clock' shows ads; Compass++ does not.

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

Alarm Clock' ships an update fortnightly, and Compass++ monthly. Most recently, Alarm Clock' was updated on November 15, 2026 and Compass++ on November 1, 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.*