# Alarm Clock ◎ vs Repeating Alarm Clock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Repeating Alarm Clock at 100% against Alarm Clock ◎'s 60%. Repeating Alarm Clock also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Alarm Clock ◎'s advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Repeating Alarm Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Repeating Alarm Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Clock ◎ has 3.5K ratings behind it against 4, 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 Repeating Alarm Clock's.

Alarm Clock ◎ ships an update fortnightly, Repeating Alarm Clock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alarm Clock ◎ | Repeating Alarm Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-clock/id450993079/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeating-alarm-clock-weekly/id6760646573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 241 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RV AppStudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340181308) | [Shota Yamashita](https://appshunter.io/developer/535161626) |

## 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


### Repeating Alarm Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeating-alarm-clock-weekly/id6760646573)

Automate your weekly schedule with custom alarms for each day. Set different times, sounds, and notes for recurring events, and easily skip or disable alarms when needed. Syncs across devices and offers Apple Watch integration.

**Highlights:** Day-by-day alarm settings, Smart per-day skip, Bulk alarm controls, Labels & notes, Apple Watch app & complications, iCloud backup & sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Plan | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alarm Clock ◎ free?

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

### Is Repeating Alarm Clock free?

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

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

Repeating Alarm Clock is rated higher. Alarm Clock ◎ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Repeating Alarm Clock averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

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

Both Alarm Clock ◎ and Repeating Alarm Clock show ads.

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

Alarm Clock ◎ ships an update fortnightly, and Repeating Alarm Clock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Alarm Clock ◎ was updated on October 17, 2026 and Repeating Alarm Clock on October 15, 2026.

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