# Alarm Clock ◎ vs Early Riser Wake Up Challenge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Early Riser Wake Up Challenge at 100% against Alarm Clock ◎'s 60%. Early Riser Wake Up Challenge also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). Alarm Clock ◎'s advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 27). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alarm Clock ◎ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Early Riser Wake Up Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Early Riser Wake Up Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock ◎ has 3.5K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Alarm Clock ◎'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Early Riser Wake Up Challenge's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock ◎ | Early Riser Wake Up Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id450993079/reviews) | **[4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-riser-wake-up-challenge/id1513783222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 241 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [洁 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1401836378) |

## 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


### Early Riser Wake Up Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-riser-wake-up-challenge/id1513783222)

This application assists users in developing a consistent morning wake-up routine. By following its guidance for two weeks, users can cultivate healthier sleep habits. It features a tutorial, history tracking, and notifications within a clean interface.

**Highlights:** Onboarding tutorial, History records, Notifications, Clean UI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock ◎ free?

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

### Is Early Riser Wake Up Challenge free?

Early Riser Wake Up Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alarm Clock ◎ or Early Riser Wake Up Challenge?

Early Riser Wake Up Challenge is rated higher. Alarm Clock ◎ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Early Riser Wake Up Challenge averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.

### Do Alarm Clock ◎ or Early Riser Wake Up Challenge have ads?

Alarm Clock ◎ shows ads; Early Riser Wake Up Challenge does not.

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