# Hourly vs Alarm Clock ◎

The clearest difference is price: Alarm Clock ◎ at Free against Hourly's $0.99. Alarm Clock ◎ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). Hourly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Alarm Clock ◎ is free to download; Hourly costs $0.99 up front. Alarm Clock ◎ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Hourly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alarm Clock ◎ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock ◎ has 3.5K ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Hourly's written reviews are positive against 60% of Alarm Clock ◎'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hourly ships an update every 6 months, Alarm Clock ◎ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hourly | Alarm Clock ◎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourly/id415727230/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id450993079/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 127 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.9% of reviews** | 60.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/415727233) | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) |

## What reviewers say

### Hourly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourly/id415727230)

This app provides customizable hourly chimes and notifications, functioning like a personal wristwatch that alerts you at specific intervals. You can select unique sounds, display custom messages, and choose which times to be notified.

**Highlights:** Customizable hourly chimes, Selectable notification sounds, Display custom messages, Flexible notification scheduling, No ads or tracking

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Simple, straightforward functionality that works as advertised
- ⏰ Effective hourly reminders help users stay on schedule
- 🎵 Multiple sound options including BBC Greenwich Pips
- ⚙️ Customizable time intervals and scheduling
- 🔕 Non-intrusive notifications that don't interfere with calendar

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications when phone is locked
- 🐛 Notifications stop working after silencing phone
- 🐛 Inconsistent functionality across iOS updates
- ⌚ Limited Apple Watch integration and functionality
- 🔊 Sounds are too quiet and difficult to hear

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications don't work when phone is locked or in sleep mode
- Notifications stop working after phone is silenced
- App stops working after iOS updates
- Settings fail to sync between iPhone and multiple Apple Watches
- Duplicate notifications firing within 2-3 seconds

**Requested features**

- More diverse sound options (cuckoo chime, gong, church bells, grandfather clock)
- Ability to use system sounds and custom ringtones
- Female voice option and multiple voice varieties (British, Australian accents)
- Volume control for individual notifications
- 24-hour continuous operation option


### Alarm Clock ◎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id450993079)

This app provides a robust alarm clock experience with customizable wake-up challenges, multiple alarm types, and smart features to ensure you get out of bed. It offers a variety of sounds, weather integration, and task-based reminders to help even heavy sleepers start their day.

**Highlights:** Multiple alarm creation, Wake-up challenges (math, shake, text), Customizable snooze settings, Weather and temperature display, Adjustable volume increase/decrease, Quick alarm for short tasks, Customizable themes and backgrounds

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Alarm Clock - Advanced Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Alarm Clock - Advanced Gold | $7.99 | per month |
| Advanced Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Diamond Monthly Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Diamond Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Alarm Clock - Platinum | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Alarm Clock - Ultimate Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Diamond Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Diamond Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Alarm wakes up instantly
- 👍 Unique features like tasks and power naps
- 👍 Customizable sounds and backgrounds
- 👍 Reliable and consistent
- 👍 Helps deep sleepers wake up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm not always going off as set
- 🔋 Drains battery when left on
- 💰 Expensive subscription required for full features
- 📢 Too many ads in free version
- 🔍 Difficult to find settings and customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm changing on its own
- Alarm not working when phone is locked or on silent
- Inconsistent behavior with alarm sounds and settings

**Requested features**

- Ability to import own photos as backgrounds
- More color options for display
- Ability to adjust brightness and font size
- Snooze button placement improvement
- Weather information updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hourly free?

Hourly costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Alarm Clock ◎ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hourly or Alarm Clock ◎?

Alarm Clock ◎ is rated higher. Hourly averages 4.0 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while Alarm Clock ◎ averages 4.5 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Hourly or Alarm Clock ◎ have ads?

Alarm Clock ◎ shows ads; Hourly does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hourly or Alarm Clock ◎?

Hourly ships an update every 6 months, and Alarm Clock ◎ fortnightly. Most recently, Hourly was updated on October 23, 2026 and Alarm Clock ◎ on October 24, 2026.

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