# iOracleProg vs Now MusicAlarm

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Now MusicAlarm at 78% against iOracleProg's 0%. Now MusicAlarm also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). iOracleProg's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Now MusicAlarm is free to download; iOracleProg costs $9.99 up front. Now MusicAlarm sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. iOracleProg asks for nothing beyond the download.

iOracleProg ships an update every 3 months, Now MusicAlarm every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iOracleProg | Now MusicAlarm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Balasubramanian Ramanathan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497624706) | [nowApp Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/414626299) |

## What reviewers say

### iOracleProg

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ioracleprog-oracle-client/id423223767)

Remotely visualize and explore Oracle databases from iOS devices. Script database objects, run ad-hoc queries, and manage data with a user-friendly interface. Requires a free Windows Bridge Server for secure communication.

**Highlights:** Database object visualization and search, Scripting for database administration, Multi-tab query runner, Ad-hoc query execution and result browsing, SQL keyword assistance, Save and reuse queries, GUI table designer

**In-app purchases:** none


### Now MusicAlarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now-musicalarm/id432459448)

Wake up to your favorite music or voice recordings with this versatile alarm app. It offers holiday alarms, hourly notifications, and custom scheduling for specific workdays, ensuring you never miss an important event or appointment.

**Highlights:** Use iPod playlist songs as ringtone, Voice recording alarm, Holiday alarm, Hourly notifications, Set alarm for every other day/Saturday, Music timer before sleeping

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertising | $0.99 | one-time |
| Increase alarm list | $0.99 | one-time |
| Music playlist with 10 songs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited voice file record | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50% Discounted full features package | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Ability to record custom alarm sounds
- 🎶 Use personal music as alarm
- 👍 Free to use
- ✅ Reliable alarm function
- ⏰ "Every other day" alarm feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blank screen when setting time
- 🐛 Alarm requires sliding notification bar
- ❓ Confusing "multitasking" instructions
- 🎧 Alarm doesn't ring through speakers with headphones
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screen when trying to set time
- Alarm requires sliding notification bar to start
- App crashes when accessing multitasking settings
- Holiday dates are off by a day
- Alarm does not notify with sound on iPad 2

**Requested features**

- Improve UI graphics
- Provide better English guides for features like "multitasking"
- Allow alarms to ring through speakers even with headphones plugged in
- Option to use iTunes for alarm sound
- Ability to exclude specific holidays from alarms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iOracleProg free?

iOracleProg costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Now MusicAlarm free?

Now MusicAlarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do iOracleProg or Now MusicAlarm have ads?

Now MusicAlarm shows ads; iOracleProg does not.

### Which is updated more often, iOracleProg or Now MusicAlarm?

iOracleProg ships an update every 3 months, and Now MusicAlarm every 4 days. Most recently, iOracleProg was updated on November 1, 2026 and Now MusicAlarm on November 6, 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.*
