# Alarm Clock ◎ vs Clock

Alarm Clock ◎ and Clock both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Clock's written reviews are positive against 60% of Alarm Clock ◎'s. Alarm Clock ◎'s advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 382). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Clock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. 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 4.5 for Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock ◎ has 3.5K ratings behind it against 382, 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 75% of Clock's.

Alarm Clock ◎ ships an update fortnightly, Clock every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock ◎ | Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id450993079/reviews) | [4.5 (382 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-wake-up-gently/id6636471837/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 382 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **74.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 239 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [NeonApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705665918) |

## 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


### Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-wake-up-gently/id6636471837)

This app offers a gentle wake-up experience with customizable alarms that gradually increase volume or brightness. It also includes world clock functionality and detailed snooze controls for a peaceful start to your day.

**Highlights:** Gentle wake-up with fade effects, Customizable alarms with repeat options, World clock with globe feature, Adjustable snooze duration, Customizable alarm tones, Multiple language support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Offer Access | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock ◎ free?

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

### Is Clock free?

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

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

Alarm Clock ◎ and Clock are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.5K and 382 ratings respectively.

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

Both Alarm Clock ◎ and Clock show ads.

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

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