# Alarm Clock ◎ vs Alarm Clock

The clearest difference is ads: Alarm Clock at none against Alarm Clock ◎'s shown. Alarm Clock also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Alarm Clock ◎'s advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 37%) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 568). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alarm Clock ◎ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Alarm Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Alarm Clock ◎ against 4.4 for Alarm Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock ◎ has 3.5K ratings behind it against 568, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Alarm Clock ◎'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Alarm Clock's.

Alarm Clock ◎ ships an update fortnightly, Alarm Clock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock ◎ | Alarm Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id450993079/reviews)** | [4.4 (568 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-and-sleep-timer/id1102049310/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 568 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 37.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 239 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Vitalii Gryniuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1007630419) |

## 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 (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


### Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock-and-sleep-timer/id1102049310)

Wake up gently with your favorite music or nature sounds. This app offers a customizable alarm experience with features like a bedside clock, adjustable snooze, and a sleep timer. It also includes a widget for quick access and a unique touch-to-snooze functionality.

**Highlights:** Wake up with favorite music, Nature sounds for alarms, Bedside clock display, Adjustable snooze and brightness, Sleep timer with music, Widget support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Good graphics and visual design
- ⏰ Multiple alarm functionality
- 🔊 Fade-in alarm feature available
- 📱 Wide screen display
- 🔒 No location tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm fails to sound frequently
- ⏱️ Alarm shuts off too quickly (5-15 seconds)
- 🔇 No sound output despite troubleshooting
- 💰 Premium features require payment
- ☀️ Bright white display stripes too intense

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm doesn't trigger next day despite being set
- Alarm goes off inconsistently (40% failure rate reported)
- Music doesn't play on scheduled alarms, only test alarms
- Sleep timer starts but playlist doesn't play
- Snooze function non-functional in premium version

**Requested features**

- Vibration option for silent alarms
- Auto-adjusting screen brightness based on time of day
- Light sensor for automatic brightness adjustment
- Improved alarm sound selection variety
- Louder volume options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock ◎ free?

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

### Is Alarm Clock free?

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

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

Alarm Clock ◎ is rated higher. Alarm Clock ◎ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Alarm Clock averages 4.4 from 568 ratings.

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

Alarm Clock ◎ shows ads; Alarm Clock does not.

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

Alarm Clock ◎ ships an update fortnightly, and Alarm Clock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Alarm Clock ◎ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Alarm Clock on September 23, 2026.

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