# Alarm Clock ◎ vs DDP's Video Alarm Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Alarm Clock ◎ at 4.5 against DDP's Video Alarm Clock's 3.5. Alarm Clock ◎ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 47). DDP's Video Alarm Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alarm Clock ◎ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. DDP's Video Alarm Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alarm Clock ◎ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock ◎ has 3.5K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Alarm Clock ◎'s written reviews are positive against 52% of DDP's Video Alarm Clock's.

Alarm Clock ◎ ships an update fortnightly, DDP's Video Alarm Clock every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock ◎ | DDP's Video Alarm Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id450993079/reviews)** | [3.5 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ddps-video-alarm-clock/id1058080529/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **63.0% of reviews** | 52.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 241 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [DDP YOGA, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/767128069) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### DDP's Video Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ddps-video-alarm-clock/id1058080529)

Wake up to motivational videos from a fitness personality and his celebrity friends. This app offers unique alarm features, including inspiring messages and relaxing sounds, designed to help you start your day energized and motivated.

**Highlights:** Video and audio alarms with celebrity friends, Inspiring 'INSPIRE ME' button, Digital and analog clock faces, Power nap timer, Relaxing nature sounds, Integration with DDP YOGA NOW! app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Hilarious and funny content
- 💡 Motivational and inspiring messages
- 👍 Great concept and idea
- 🎶 Audio alarms still work
- 💪 Encourages DDPY workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Videos not loading/playing
- 🐛 App freezes or locks up
- 🐛 Alarms not going off
- 🐛 Interface cut off/not mobile friendly
- 🐛 App doesn't open

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not loading
- App freezes on inspiration
- App freezes or locks up
- Alarms not going off
- Days of the week cut off

**Requested features**

- Update the app
- Fix video loading issues
- Fix alarm not going off issues
- Improve mobile friendliness/UI
- Allow dimming of clock at night


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock ◎ free?

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

### Is DDP's Video Alarm Clock free?

DDP's Video Alarm Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alarm Clock ◎ or DDP's Video Alarm Clock?

Alarm Clock ◎ is rated higher. Alarm Clock ◎ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while DDP's Video Alarm Clock averages 3.5 from 47 ratings.

### Do Alarm Clock ◎ or DDP's Video Alarm Clock have ads?

Alarm Clock ◎ shows ads; DDP's Video Alarm Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alarm Clock ◎ or DDP's Video Alarm Clock?

Alarm Clock ◎ ships an update fortnightly, and DDP's Video Alarm Clock every 23 months. Most recently, Alarm Clock ◎ was updated on November 12, 2026 and DDP's Video Alarm Clock on November 11, 2026.

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