Comparison

My Voice Alarm vs re

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

My Voice Alarm

Wake up to your own custom recordings with this alarm app. It features a unique snooze/stop control system and progressive volume adjustment to ensure you don't oversleep. Enjoy fast time entry and customizable snooze durations.

Highlights
  • Wake to custom recordings
  • Recordings library
  • Whole screen snooze button
  • Two-step stop button
  • Progressive volume increase
  • Fast time entry
  • Short snooze option
Features
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There are lots of alarm clock apps out there, but I wrote My Voice Alarm to solve a few specific problems that other apps didn't solve: - WAKE TO YOUR RECORDING: I wanted to wake up to one of my own recordings that I make with the device's built-in microphone. Other apps can only save one custom recording, but this app lets you build your own library of recordings, and then plays your selected recording in a loop until you wake up. - SNOOZE/OFF CONTROL: I needed more distinction between the Snooze and Stop buttons when the alarm goes off. Most apps display two big buttons on the screen, so it's easy to turn the alarm off before you're really awake. This app makes the whole screen a Snooze button (easy to press) and makes the Stop button a two-step process (hard to press accidentally). - PROGRESSIVE VOLUME: The volume of my recordings might vary, and the background noise around my house also varies, so other alarms sometimes don't play loudly enough to wake me up. This app includes a volume test button right on the main screen, to compensate for different recording volumes, and an option to increase the alarm volume every minute, in case the background noise in the house is louder when I wake up than it is when I go to bed. I also added a few features for convenience: - FAST TIME ENTRY: You can enter your alarm time by typing in a number, which is usually faster than the scrolling wheel that other alarm clocks use. - SHORT SNOOZE: When your alarm is playing, you can tap the screen for a normal 9-minute snooze, or double-tap it for a 3-minute "short snooze" -- perfect for those mornings when you need to get every bit of sleep you can! - 24-HOUR TIME: If your device is set to use 24-hour time, this app will automatically operate in 24-hour mode as well. However, I also tried to keep the app simple, without a lot of extra features that make it difficult to navigate. So, please send any feedback using the link below, but keep in mind that the app will probably remain focused on the main features listed here. To send feedback or request help, please visit http://www.arlomedia.com/apps/myvoicealarm. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING: - If you plug in your device and leave it running, you'll see the snooze and stop controls when the alarm goes off. If you switch to another app, lock your device or let it auto-lock, you'll hear the alarm, but you'll have to unlock your device and open the app before you see the snooze and stop controls. Once the alarm has gone off, your device won't auto-lock while it is snoozing. - If your device is not plugged into a power source, My Voice Alarm will use more battery power than normal when an alarm is set. Please be sure your battery is adequately charged if you are not able to plug it in while you sleep. AND FINALLY: If you have a problem or a suggestion, please contact me before writing a bad review. Most issues have simple solutions, and I respond promptly to all emails.

About

re

This app offers a beautiful and intuitive timer experience powered by Apple Reminders. Quickly set timers, sync them across devices, and view them on your lock screen with Live Activities. It includes advanced features like full-screen alarms and the ability to import calendar events.

Highlights
  • Apple Reminders sync
  • Live Activities on lock screen
  • Full-screen alarms
  • Import calendar events
  • Multiple timers
  • Favorite and edit timers
Features
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re:timer is a beautiful and elegant timer app built on Apple Reminders. Set timers quickly, stay in sync across devices, and keep track of time with a clean, minimal interface. Features - Swipe to create timers - Apple Reminders sync - your timers on all platforms at once, powered by Apple - NEW: Live Activities - see your timers on the lock screen or in the Dynamic Island - NEW: Timers with Alarms (iOS 26) - full-screen take over, even if the app is closed or your phone is in Silent Mode! - Import Calendar events as timers - Multiple timers - with time between timers - Favorite and edit timers - Early reminders - Infinite timer history - Gestimer support / custom lists - URL scheme support - create timers from other apps - Minimal mode - And more coming!

Screenshots

My Voice Alarm4 screens
re4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: re at 100% against My Voice Alarm's 22%. re also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 8 months vs every 22 months). My Voice Alarm's advantage is ratings volume (43 vs 7) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

My Voice Alarm costs $0.99 and re $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

re holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Voice Alarm has 43 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of My Voice Alarm's written reviews are positive against 100% of re's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Voice Alarm ships an update every 22 months, re every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
My Voice Alarm versus re: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Voice Alarmre
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating2.4 (43 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArlo LeachJosh Angelsberg

Customer experience

My Voice Alarm

All ratings43 ratings
Positive32.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative65.1%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive22.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative70.6%

re

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

My Voice Alarm

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Alarm does not go off
  • Alarm does not work unless app is open
  • Alarm does not work when phone goes to sleep
  • UI formatting issues on iPhone 7
  • Dark mode has no control panel/visibility issues
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  • App freezes/locks up
  • Buttons do not work
  • Recording not accepted or saved
  • App stops working after a month
  • Alarm counts down to next day instead of sounding
  • App turns off when phone goes to sleep
  • App doesn't work in background
  • Recording error code
  • App would not open
  • Alarm stuck on one recording and wouldn't stop
  • Doesn't work when screen is off
  • Keyboard not appearing to change alarm time
  • New recording screen not appearing
  • Phone goes into standby and alarm doesn't sound

Requested features

8 requests
  • Multiple alarms
  • Ability to see set alarm on home screen
  • Dark mode support for visibility
  • Advanced version with multiple alarms
  • Option to close app and still have alarm work
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  • Multiple alarms for different days of the week
  • Fix background operation issue
  • Fix app turning off when phone sleeps

re

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My Voice Alarm

No in-app purchases

None

re

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Voice Alarm free?
My Voice Alarm costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is re free?
re costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Voice Alarm or re?
re is rated higher. My Voice Alarm averages 2.4 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while re averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do My Voice Alarm or re have ads?
Neither My Voice Alarm nor re shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Voice Alarm or re?
My Voice Alarm ships an update every 22 months, and re every 8 months. Most recently, My Voice Alarm was updated on October 29, 2026 and re on October 24, 2026.

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