# Alarm Clock ◎ vs Loud Alarm Clock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Loud Alarm Clock at 100% against Alarm Clock ◎'s 60%. Loud Alarm Clock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). Alarm Clock ◎'s advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Loud Alarm Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loud Alarm Clock 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 5, 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 Loud Alarm Clock's.

Alarm Clock ◎ ships an update fortnightly, Loud Alarm Clock every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock ◎ | Loud Alarm Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id450993079/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loud-alarm-clock-riser/id6760366215/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 241 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Charlie Courtenay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805176845) |

## 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


### Loud Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loud-alarm-clock-riser/id6760366215)

This app helps you build an earlier wake-up habit by gradually shifting your alarm earlier each day. It offers a sustainable approach to becoming an early riser by starting from your current wake-up time and moving towards your goal at a pace you choose.

**Highlights:** Gradual alarm shifting, Customizable pace, Progress tracking, Achievement badges, Home/Lock Screen widgets, Simple setup

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RISER: PRO Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| RISER: PRO Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| RISER: PRO Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock ◎ free?

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

### Is Loud Alarm Clock free?

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

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

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

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

Alarm Clock ◎ shows ads; Loud Alarm Clock does not.

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

Alarm Clock ◎ ships an update fortnightly, and Loud Alarm Clock every 4 days. Most recently, Alarm Clock ◎ was updated on October 17, 2026 and Loud Alarm Clock on October 15, 2026.

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