# Alarm Clock ◎ vs Random Alarms

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Random Alarms at 100% against Alarm Clock ◎'s 60%. Random Alarms also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). Alarm Clock ◎'s advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Random Alarms sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Random Alarms holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock ◎ has 3.5K ratings behind it against 1, 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 Random Alarms's.

Alarm Clock ◎ ships an update fortnightly, Random Alarms every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock ◎ | Random Alarms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id450993079/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-alarms/id6743171365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 241 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Wuhan Jingyao Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704107947) |

## 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


### Random Alarms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-alarms/id6743171365)

Receive occasional reminders without being tied to a specific time. This utility app provides flexible notifications for when you need them, offering a less rigid approach to staying on track.

**Highlights:** Time-independent reminders, Occasional notification prompts, Flexible scheduling, User-controlled notifications

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Custom Audio Upload | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock ◎ free?

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

### Is Random Alarms free?

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

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

Random Alarms is rated higher. Alarm Clock ◎ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Random Alarms averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Alarm Clock ◎ shows ads; Random Alarms does not.

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

Alarm Clock ◎ ships an update fortnightly, and Random Alarms every 6 weeks. Most recently, Alarm Clock ◎ was updated on October 17, 2026 and Random Alarms on October 5, 2026.

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